The Latest Breaking News from John Ford

His unique, twisted visions shocked and seduced generations of filmgoers. Paul Schrader, Abel Ferrara, Coralie Fargeat and more pay tribute

Early sound films by Alfred Hitchcock and John Ford, and music by Cole Porter and Fats Waller, are also included

In modern cinema, directors are once again feeling the pull of the Westerns of yesteryear, proof that this mythical vision of the American epic still lives on.

The actor and filmmaker self-financed this elaborate American civil war franchise, with part two of a proposed four or five films due in cinemas within weeks. But at 181 dull minutes, it feels like a journey to nowhere

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Days after Washington Post executive editor Sally Buzbee’s exit from the newsroom, the publication has reported that its incoming executive editor Robert Winnett’s links to a “self-described thief” in connection with his reporting has “raised questions” about his “journalistic record”.  

Article in US paper claims Robert Winnett, due to join from Telegraph, used material from self-described ‘thief’

Prime Video just added another wave of classic movies — here are the 5 additions that Hollywood historians need to watch.

Many of the John Ford movies mentioned in The Plot Thickens are available to watch online, including some for free. Here's how you can watch them.