Helen Mirren speaks out about being called ‘evil Zionist’ on the street in London

Responding to an incident in which she was verbally abused, the actor said that ‘evil forces are rising everywhere’, as well as expressing support for MobLand co-star Tom Hardy

‘I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way’: Kathleen Turner’s best films – ranked!

As she nears her 72nd birthday, we honour the actor whose ‘smoked honey’ vocals added to her vampy persona on screen, whether bringing Jessica Rabbit to life or crushing Michael Douglas between her thighs

‘This is honest art. Like Dostoevsky’: Tim Allen and Tom Hanks on Toy Story 5, tech peril and the joy of rusty nails

Pixar’s new film tells young viewers that technology has stolen their childhood and that parents need to wise up fast. Its stars answer your questions on the series’ radical new message

‘Now they can’t afford me’: Steven Spielberg was turned down to direct Bond – twice

Film-maker says he approached producer ‘Cubby’ Broccoli after Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind were hits, but was knocked back both times

Who you gonna maul? Why Paul Feig’s derided all-female Ghostbusters dazzles a decade later

Ten years ago, the Ghostbusters reboot was released into a firestorm of rage and revulsion. What did the onslaught show us about film, fandom – and does it stand up today?

Stop! That! Train! review – RuPaul-led zany drag comedy is a riot

With a whip-smart drag queen cast and celebrity cameos, Adam Shankman’s film is a refreshingly kooky twist on the summer movie caper

Strictly Ballroom review – Baz Luhrmann’s dizzying, dance-tastic swirl of fun is a classic ugly-duckling tale

Luhrmann’s goofy and lovable film is reissued for generations who don’t know where TV’s Strictly Come Dancing got part of its name

‘They kissed, and the audience roared’: the new musical about gay activists and striking miners

In 1984, an unlikely coalition was formed between London LGBTQ+ campaigners and Welsh miners. Now their story, as told in the 2014 film Pride, is coming to the stage. The original demonstrators share what the new production means to them

French star Patrick Bruel charged with rape and sexual assault

Singer and actor has denied all charges after more than 20 women made allegations against him dating back to 1990s

Dead Poets Society director Peter Weir receives lifetime achievement award at Sydney film festival

Australian film-maker behind Picnic at Hanging Rock and Gallipoli celebrated for defining country’s culture and ‘global influence on craft, form and storytelling’

Glenn Close and Ridley Scott among names set to receive honorary Oscars

The actor and director who have long been snubbed will finally take home Oscars at November’s Governors awards

How to Talk Australians: The Movie review – viral web series lampooning Aussie culture gets big-screen adaptation

The popular satire’s humour resonates with an uncomfortable ring of truth

First trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook sequel The Social Reckoning

Oscar winner Mikey Madison and Jeremy Strong to star in film focused on fallout from whistleblower Frances Haugen

Actor Tyler Mane reveals he is having treatment for rare male breast cancer

Star, 59, of 2000 blockbuster X-Men seeks to raise awareness of condition as he undergoes chemotherapy

Under the Shadow review – Leila Farzad is fantastic in this nerve-shredding tale of 80s Tehran

Carmen Nasr’s adaptation of the film set during the Iran-Iraq war is searing enough to feel like a 2026 livestream