This week, cinephiles and filmmakers around the world came together to mourn the loss of William Friedkin. The iconic director passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a catalog of films that is ...
The French far-right were left sorely disappointed on Sunday when, despite hopes from the previous round of polling, they failed to win the election. Videos have gone viral of far-right supporters ...
William Friedkin, a master of suspense and leading figure of the 1970s New Hollywood movement who was known for directing films such as “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection,” has died. Friedkin ...
As we mourn the death of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, I thought now would be a good time to look back on how he and director William Friedkin changed movie car chases forever with his unforgettable ...
Classic film fans are up in arms this week over the apparent censorship of the acclaimed 1971 crime thriller, The French Connection, on digital platforms—including the version of the film currently ...
It’s the dead of winter. As Santa Claus rings his bells on a pavement in Brooklyn, a hot dog vendor wanders into a bar.
Gene Hackman, who has died aged 95, was one of Hollywood’s most versatile film actors, at his most powerful playing character roles rather than conventional heroes, balancing toughness and sensitivity ...
The death of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman saddened millions — and a legendary ex-NYPD detective who tutored him in his most famous screen role in “The French Connection” is feeling his loss more than ...