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IAN MCKELLEN

Ian McKellen: Why has no openly gay man ever won an Oscar?

The actor, twice nominated for an Academy award, joins diversity debate saying homophobia is as much a problem as racism in Hollywood.

  • Mark Brown
4 min read
Waiting in the wings with Sir Ian
IAN MCKELLEN

Waiting in the wings with Sir Ian

Sir Ian McKellen is in Cape Town to perform in <i>Waiting for Godot</i>. <b>Brent Meersman</b> caught up with him.

  • Staff Reporter
11 min read
EBAY

$3 500 to see McKellen’s Lear, and rear

Americans are used to pawning the silverware for a couple of tickets to the Super Bowl or the upcoming World Series, but 500 for a performance of Shakespeare? That is the price…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
ANNETTE BENING

Comedy, thrills and hilarious horror

Shaun de Waal reviews the latest DVD releases

  • Shaun De Waal
5 min read