Robbie Coltrane, star of Cracker and Harry Potter, dies aged 72

Scottish actor who graduated from the alternative comedy scene to become a major performer known for taking on complex and difficult roles Robbie Coltrane, whose acting career spanned everything from Bond films to Cracker to Harry Potter, has died aged…

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‘Did Will Smith hurt me? He played Ali!’ – Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle live

M&S Bank Arena, LiverpoolThey are arguably the two greatest US standups of their generation – and both topical for not always lovely reasons. Could this double-whammy possibly live up to the hype?‘This is going to be one of the most legendary night…

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China’s strange alternate ending to the latest “Minions” movie

While moviegoers in America have been able to watch the new Minions: The Rise of Gru movie since July 1st, the movie… MORE
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China’s strange alternate ending to the latest “Minions” movie

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Yippee Ki Yay review – Die Hard, starring a knackered dad in a vest

Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh The Bruce Willis action film has had a big impact on superfan Richard Marsh. He retells the story in rhyme, with his finger for a gunRichard Marsh has clearly seen Die Hard more times than he’s had Christmas dinners. He’s here…

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Kylie Brakeman review – Hollywood’s hypocrisies lampooned

Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose, EdinburghThe US comic plays a fast-talking agent, a straight-talking sex therapist and a six-year-old divorcee in this high-energy hourLinda Hollywood is an old-school actor turned agent and she is going to deliver a master…

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‘Standup was a weapon to him’: Ian Cognito, the comedian who died on stage – literally

Three years ago, the caustic comic had a fatal aortic dissection mid-show. Now a new documentary about the self-proclaimed ‘most banned act in Britain’ reveals a saga of booze and outrageWhen Ian Cognito walked on stage in Bicester, Oxfordshire, on 11 …

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‘Horror and comedy were a saving grace’: facing her anger gave Elf Lyons the last laugh

Scary movies can exorcise the audience’s own demons but silliness can also help you process rage, says the comedian“Stop being hysterical!” “You are over-reacting!” “Put that watermelon down!” If I had a pound for every time I’d heard one of these rebu…

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Adam Sandler to star in Netflix comedy “You Are SO Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah!”

Adam Sandler is teaming up with his Uncut Gems co-star Idina Menzel and Saturday Night Live’s Sarah Sherman for a… MORE
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The Balance review – film about Muslim entertainers treads a fine line

The rise of an Islamic arts industry is celebrated by its screen, music and comedy stars, but the view rarely strays beyond a western perspectiveIn this survey of the expanding Islamic entertainment industry, The Balance presumably refers to the line f…

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