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Vanessa Thorpe
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Marseilles’ cultural moment
As the European capital of culture, Marseille is shaking off its seedy image.
Robert Redford, the Sundance Kid, grows old with style
Robert Redford plays an ageing anti-war activist in his latest movie, ‘The Company You Keep’ – just one more incarnation in an ever-changing image.
Disney films ‘have lost innocence’
Award-winning film director Gurinder Chadha is calling for more films to be made specifically for children.
Afghans unite to cheer brave new stars
The people of Afghanistan came together in a moment of cultural unity on Friday. The vast majority of them watched — some nervously in secret, others openly, gathered outside…
Jaded Jagger jumps on Britney’s cloud
Desperate for youth appeal, the solo Stone has launched a teen website to show that he has not faded away, write Vanessa Thorpe and Ed Helmore.