Sectarian politics in Northern Ireland were so extreme that when travelling overseas it was customary for politicians from opposing factions…
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France’s first black clown
A few years ago, the lack of non-white faces in the Hollywood Oscar nominations was a matter of major controversy. This year, a…
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An intimate look at Churchill
The rewriting of history by filmmakers is an occupational hazard for audiences.
Beatty wants to be a billionaire
It’s hard to believe Warren Beatty has been one of Hollywood’s fixtures for nearly six decades since he first appeared…
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Last days of Imperial India
The Partition of India in 1947 rates as one of the momentous events of the 20th century. The figures alone…
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