In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ seeks to revive its dwindling buzz with a White House screening for President Obama. Meanwhile, a panel of directors including Ryan Coogler and Oliver Hirschbiegel share their thoughts on the industry.
Roundup: 'Mandela' goes to Washington
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:31 am · November 5th, 2013
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Review: Naomi Watts is a plastic people's princess in misguided 'Diana'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:40 am · November 1st, 2013
Oliver Hirschbiegel’s biopic of the late Diana, Princess of Wales has already taken a beating from UK critics, but is it better than its reputation suggests? Sadly not, says our critic: hobbled by a risible script and uninvested direction, this dreary soap opera reveals nothing new about the embattled royal.
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First glimpse of Naomi Watts in teaser trailer for 'Diana'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:55 am · June 12th, 2013
Will the actress benefit from the Academy’s fascination with the Royal Family?
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