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An Oscar frontrunner is based on a true story – but whose truth is it?

INSIDE FILM: ‘I’m Still Here’ is inspired by the ‘disappearance’ of a real-life congressman in Seventies Brazil, and directed by Walter Salles, a childhood friend of the congressman’s family. It’s just the latest in a strange sub-genre of historical fiction made by filmmakers with insider access, writes Xan Brooks –…

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Movies to stream in February: our expert's 12 must-watch movies new to streaming services

From Netflix to Peacock, here are 12 movies you are not going to want to miss when they land on streaming in February.

WhatToWatch

‘David Lynch altered our brains’: fellow directors, friends and fans remember a titan of cinema

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

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Beloved cartoons are entering the public domain next year – but what does that mean?

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

The Independent UK

A beginner's guide to progressive folk in 10 acts - it's not all 'hey nonny nonny', y'know

Folk and folk rock bands are responsible for some of the most progressive music ever made. Not only that, but they influenced the rock world as we know it

Louder

Enjoyed Netflix's Wyatt Earp doc? 6 more movies & shows about the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

After Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War, here are more shows or movies that depict the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

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Press x to skip: it’s time we retired the video game cutscene

Non-interactive cinematic sequences remove control from our hands at games’ most emotional moments. Can’t players be trusted to take part in stories?

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Louisiana Federal Court Affirms the Right To Peacefully Protest

Nearly eight years after it was filed, the vexatious lawsuit against protester DeRay Mckesson has been dismissed with prejudice.

Reason

Western movies: a 21st century renaissance

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 Conversation

Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 review – Kevin Costner’s very, very long cowboy epic is no Yellowstone

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

The Independent UK

6 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK

Washington Post points to incoming editor’s links to ‘thief’, questionable record

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”.

Newslaundry

Washington Post accuses incoming editor of using work of ‘blagger’

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

The Guardian - UK

5 best classic movies just added to Prime Video with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

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

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Here's how to watch the John Ford movies mentioned in The Plot Thickens season 5

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.

WhatToWatch

After nearly two years, this classic movie podcast from TCM returns and I can't wait to start listening

The Plot Thickens season 5 premieres on June 6 and focuses on legendary director John Ford. I'll be listening every week, as should all classic movie fans.

The Guardian - UK

D-Day: Secrets of the Frontline Heroes review – the courageous men who filmed the Normandy landings

What did it look like when the allies pushed to take Europe back from the Nazis? We know thanks to this stunning footage from brave journalists and Hollywood directors who crossed the beaches with their cameras

Total Film

Roger Corman interview: reflecting on his heroes and inspiration

RIP Roger Corman: read our interview with the B-movie director from 2008

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‘We’re all cheering for her’: clock is ticking for Canada’s stranded orca orphan

The fate of the calf trapped in a British Columbia lagoon has gripped the public. Can Brave Little Hunter be reunited with her pod?

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Locarno Film Festival To Celebrate Columbia Pictures Centennial With Retrospective

Locarno Film Festival celebrates Columbia Pictures' centennial with a retrospective of iconic films and filmmakers, offering a unique journey through Ameri...

Cinemablend

The 30 Best Western Movies

The CinemaBlend staff compiled the best Western films we could wrangle up.

Cinemablend

32 Best Movies Set In Texas

Texas has it all, big cities, small towns, beaches, deserts, and everything else in between, so it makes sense that so many great movies would come from the Lone Star State. Here's our list of 32 great movies set in Texas.

The Guardian - UK

‘If no one flies, they won’t give you the money’: Alexander Payne on Marvel, misfits and making movies

The director’s latest picture, The Holdovers, is a bittersweet evocation of 70s cinema. He reflects on how Hollywood has changed, how he dealt with a box office flop – and the meaning of success

Cinemablend

David Lynch Almost Didn’t Play John Ford In The Fabelmans, But Turns Out Cheetos Helped Convince Him To Take The Role

David Lynch was initially hesitant to play John Ford in The Fabelmans, but Cheetos played a key role in him agreeing to appear.

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32 Directors With More Than 10 Really Good Movies

It's hard to have a success rate high enough to get to 10 great movies, but these directors have at least that many.

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