George Clooney

The Boys in the Boat review – gentle, forgettable sports drama

By Hannah Strong

Callum Turner puts in a fine performance as Olympic rower Joe Rantz in George Clooney's latest cosy slice of American history.

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George Clooney is reviving Buck Rogers for the small screen

By Charles Bramesco

The old-times hero of pulp fiction paperbacks will get the blockbuster treatment from Legendary.

The Midnight Sky

By Adam Woodward

George Clooney directs and stars in this drably conventional sci-fi drama about the power of human connection.

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George Clooney has an urgent message in The Midnight Sky trailer

By Charles Bramesco

As a scientist secluded in Antarctica, he must warn returning astronauts of the catastrophes that have befallen Earth.

Good Night, and Good Luck will tread the boards with a stage adaptation

By Charles Bramesco

Bridge of Spies scribe Matt Charman will adapt the screenplay about Red Scare paranoia.

Capitol Gains: The dramatic allure of political campaign films

By Elena Lazic

From The Candidate to The Front Runner, Hollywood has a rich history of illuminating the electoral process.

20 TV shows to look forward to in 2019

By Hannah Strong

New shows from Ava DuVernay and Damien Chazelle are set to grace the small screen this year.

Suburbicon

By Ed Gibbs

George Clooney adds a dark directorial flourish to the Coen brothers’ tale of murder and moral panic in smalltown USA.

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Suburbicon – first look review

By Ed Gibbs

George Clooney directs this timely and terrifically twisted fable set in 1950s suburban America.

Money Monster

By David Jenkins

Jodie Foster swings for the Wall Street fat cats and misses by miles in this thin thriller which premiered in Cannes.

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The many faces of the Coen brothers

By Glenn Heath Jr

A look back at some classic mugs inhabiting the weird and wonderful cinematic universe of Joel and Ethan Coen.

Hail, Caesar! gets an incredible trailer

By Little White Lies

The Coens are back and have brought every one of their celebrity pals with them.

Fantastic Mr Fox

By Matt Bochenski

Fantastic Mr Fox will renew your faith in a true American original.

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The Monuments Men

By Adam Woodward

George Clooney socks it to the Nazis in this rambling adventure yarn with an all-star cast.

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Gravity

By David Jenkins

The trailers were right for once – Alfonso Cuarón’s disaster movie set in space is one of the year’s best.

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The Ides of March

By Jonathan Crocker

George Clooney writes, directs and stars in this superb political ensemble drama.

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Michael Clayton

By Lorien Haynes

Michael Clayton, the new one from director Tony Gilroy, is so grey it leaves a metallic taste in the mouth.

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