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Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel. Picture: Warner Bros Entertainment Inc/Legendary Pictures Funding LLC

Film review: Man of Steel

When Christopher Nolan rebooted Batman in 2005, everyone breathed a sigh of relief - at last, the days of cheesy, over the top superhero films was over, in their place, new, darker, grittier retellings.

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Boss is out on DVD on June 10.

DVD review: Boss Season One

Political intrigue, double crossing, scandal and more converge in Kelsey Grammer’s new programme, Boss.

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Sir Sean Connery playing James Bond. Picture: PA

Collectable Bond watch could sell at Christie’s for £60,000 after turning up at car boot sale

A James Bond gadget wristwatch bought for £25 from a car boot sale could sell for £60,000 when it auctions in London this June.

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Broadchurch is out on DVD on Monday.

DVD review: Broadchurch

Is there anyone left who doesn’t know who the killer in Broadchurch was? Well, it’s for you that the DVD box set of the critically acclaimed ITV drama has been created.

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan in The Great Gatsby. Picture: Warner Bros.

Review: The Great Gatsby

Flora Drury goes to see Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby, and finds there is a lot more to like than she was expecting.

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Film review: The Great Gatsby

A riot of colour and sound, Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby tries to put the great into every moment.

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Arnold Schwartzenegger: Still looking mean at 65. Picture: Lionsgate

DVD review: The Last Stand

Criminal outsmarts police. Criminal escapes in an unreasonably fast car. Arnie is left to pick up the pieces.

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Bryan Forbes was well decorated for his contribution to film. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

‘Titan of cinema’ Bryan Forbes dies at 86

The actor and director Bryan Forbes has died after a long illness.

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Mads Mikkelsen in The Hunt. Picture: Charlotte Bruus Christensen

DVD review: The Hunt

Barry Forshaw reviews The Hunt, starring Mad Mikkelsen

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Vin Diesel and Jordana Brewster (right) arriving for the premiere of Fast and Furious 6 at the Empire Leicester Square. Picture: Ian West/PA Wire

Fast And Furious 6 ‘will not be the last’, says Vin Diesel at Leicester Square premiere

A star from the new Fast And Furious film, which premiered in London last night, has promised the franchise will keep going.

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Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark/Iron Man in Iron Man 3. Picture: 2012 Marvel

Film review: Iron Man 3

From the moment it starts to its final credits, Iron Man 3 is full of action, twists and turns, and Robert Downey Jr’s trademark cockiness.

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Barry Forshaw’s Blu-ray choice: Tess, directed by Roman Polanski

It’s curious how the reputation of films can grow over the years, even after a lukewarm initial reception.

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Picture: Richard Young/Rex Features

Kutcher and Kunis in London: ‘How amazing is this girl?’

The capital played host to star couple Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher this week when they attended an exclusive London party.

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Borgen season two is out now on Blu-ray.

Blu-ray review: Borgen season two

Barry Forshaw reviews the second season of Borgen.

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Sam Mendes wants to focus on his theatre work. File picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Sam Mendes says no to directing the next James Bond film

Sam Mendes has rejected the chance to make the next James Bond film in favour of the theatre.

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Daniel Day-Lewis  is hot favourite to complete an historic hat-trick. File picture: Ian West/PA Wire

Daniel Day-Lewis and Adele tipped for Oscar success

London-born Daniel Day-Lewis is favourite to pick up his third Oscar for best actor at this weekend’s ceremony.

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Dracula

DVD review: Dracula

Barry Forshaw reviews Hammer’s Dracula.

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Alan Davies was due to perform at the Brick Lane Comedy Festival. File picture: Yui Mok/PA

Brick Lane Comedy Festival cancelled after opposition from community groups

A comedy festival in east London due to feature acts including Al Murray, Alan Davies and Ed Byrne has been cancelled because of “heavy opposition from local community groups”.

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