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The brave journalist who inspired Jon Stewart's new film

Iranian journalist Maziar Bahari was imprisoned by the regime in 2009. Now he is being portrayed by Gael García Bernal in new feature Rosewater
16/06/2017

Iranian journalist Maziar Bahari was imprisoned by the regime in 2009. Now he is being portrayed by Gael García Bernal in new feature Rosewater

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The business boys of Kingston

Jamaica's Alpha School for Boys, famed for teaching generations of reggae and ska musicians, is now educating students in fashion, media and entrepreneurship
16/06/2017

Jamaica's Alpha School for Boys, famed for teaching generations of reggae and ska musicians, is now educating students in fashion, media and entrepreneurship

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Ed Sheeran is killing music

The rise of polished solo singer-songwriters such as Sheeran, Smith and Sandé is stifling rock ‘n’ roll’s sweaty solidarity
16/06/2017

The rise of polished solo singer-songwriters such as Sheeran, Smith and Sandé is stifling rock ‘n’ roll’s sweaty solidarity

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'British actors are grateful to be working'

Is it the classical training that draws Hollywood casting agents to London, or the cheaper rates? And why is the latest British invasion so very male?
16/06/2017

Is it the classical training that draws Hollywood casting agents to London, or the cheaper rates? And why is the latest British invasion so very male?

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CITIZENFOUR: Live

16/06/2017

Caroline Christie and Mike Harris of Little Atoms are liveblogging the UK TV premiere of CITIZENFOUR, the Oscar-winnning documentary about Edward Snowden's surveillance revalations. Join Little Atoms for commentary and insights from the CITIZENFOUR team

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Why CITIZENFOUR Oscar gives Snowden the seal of approval

The Academy's recognition of Laura Poitras's film strengthen's the case for whistleblowing against mass surveillance
16/06/2017

The Academy's recognition of Laura Poitras's film strengthen's the case for whistleblowing against mass surveillance

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The best trailer for a North Korean Girl Power Romantic Comedy you’ll see today

Comrade Kim Goes Flying has everything (except democracy, human rights, freedom of speech, food)
16/06/2017

Comrade Kim Goes Flying has everything (except democracy, human rights, freedom of speech, food)

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Why the Oscars matter

16/06/2017

Beyond the glitz and the graft, the Academy Awards have the power to propel deserving, daring films into the limelight

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Mark E. Smith and Me

16/06/2017

Turns out the Fall frontman likes being compared to the Kinks' Ray Davies

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Ones to watch: six documentaries about the troubled web

16/06/2017

Our guide to the best documentaries about the internet

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