After years in US soaps, he landed the part of Armond in The White Lotus – a ‘dreamy’ role that involved defecating in a suitcase. He discusses making it in middle age, coming out to his parents and losing his front teethIt was in the middle of the pan…
Grenfell: The Untold Story review – first-hand accounts of dire devastation
People who lived – and even some of those who died – in Grenfell Tower have their voices heard in this singular documentary featuring footage shot before the fireGrenfell: The Untold Story (Channel 4) is a beautiful film about the most awful of subject…
Hulu is raising the price on its on-demand plans by $1 starting Oct. 8
Following last year’s price hike on its Live TV service, Hulu is now preparing to raise prices again. Starting on October 8, 2021, Hulu will raise the price for both its on-demand plans, Hulu and Hulu with No Ads. However, unlike the earlier price hike which had clocked in at $10 more per month for […]
‘I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase’ – how The Wire’s Omar changed TV
He was the terrifying stick-up man who loved his gran, shopped in his pyjamas and tenderly kissed his boyfriend. We remember Omar’s great scenes – and pay tribute to Michael K Williams, the actor who brought him to lifePlaying stick-up man Omar Little …
Michael K Williams – a life in pictures
The actor who played Omar Little in The Wire, among many other television and film roles, has died age 54. We take a look at his life and careerMichael K Williams, star of The Wire, dies aged 54 Continue reading…
Muppets creator Jim Henson’s London home gets blue plaque
US puppeteer behind Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock honoured with plaque at former Hampstead homeJim Henson, the creator of the Muppets, has been honoured with a blue plaque at his former London home.The US puppeteer, acclaimed for his work on Sesame St…
Michael K Williams, star of The Wire, dies aged 54
The actor was best known for his role as Omar Little in the HBO series, and also starred in Boardwalk EmpireThe actor Michael K Williams, best known for his role as Omar Little in The Wire, has died at the age of 54.Confirming his death to the Hollywoo…
Vigil episode three recap – motives emerge amid the murky mystery
At the halfway point of the gripping maritime crime series, the finger of suspicion seems to be pointing ever higher up the chain of commandSpoiler alert: this blog is for those watching Vigil on BBC One. Don’t read on unless you have watched episode t…
Jack O’Connell: ‘Eventually the wheels come off, everything explodes’
Actor Jack O’Connell is known for going to physical extremes to show the vulnerability of violent men. But what does masculinity really mean to him?Are you here to see man?” asks a Spanish waiter as I walk through the café garden, and points towards th…
This Way Up: chaotic coming-of-age black comedy for the over-30s
There’s nothing two dimensional about this beautifully layered, hilarious and romantic post-breakdown comedy• This Way Up is streaming in Australia on Stan. For more recommendations of what to stream in Australia, click hereFor those mourning the Fleab…