Author Archives: Bolaji O

Real-life politicians can be very meaty roles for actors. In recent memory, we have seen Daniel Day-Lewis and Gary Oldman win Oscars for playing US President Abraham Lincoln and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, respectively. Actresses like Helen Mirren, Cate … Continued

A court in India has granted bail to Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez in a case of money laundering.The 37-year-old actress is being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Indian government agency that investigates financial crimes.It has accused her of … Continued

Presented as part of In Dreams are Monsters, a major nationwide film season from the BFI, supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network, Monsters and Movies will showcase a weekend of screenings, in-depth discussions and autograph signings with … Continued

Sheffield’s council has approved £100,000 funding for the city’s world-renowned documentary festival.The local authority will pay the one-off grant to DocFest in 2023 while it reviews its long-term financial support for the event. Source: Sheffield City Council approves DocFest funding … Continued

As Wright pulls on the Black Panther catsuit, we meet Femi Oguns, whose acting school for black Brits – started two decades ago with a handful of flyers – is now Hollywood’s go-to talent hotspot. Source: ‘I make dreams come … Continued

Danny Boyle says the British aren’t great filmmakers yet heralds two British films as some of the best cinema ever produced. Source: Danny Boyle Claims The British Aren’t Great Filmmakers