The comedian and director talks about the State, making his first film in eight years, and the challenges of creating original comedy in Hollywood’s bleak landscape. There are two ways to describe ...

He’s visiting Scotland for two dates as part of the UK tour Although he lives in LA, and was born in South Shields, I think legendary comedian Eric Idle, 82, should be made an honorary Scotsman. After ...

If the past 30 years of TV had a face, one could argue that it belongs to Claire Danes and that it is almost certainly crying. Claire Danes Crying Face, crumpled creases of concern atop a quivery chin ...

I wasn’t alone when I saw Wet Hot American Summer in an actual movie theater in August 2001. Two of my best friends came with me, and there were at least a few other people in the auditorium. But the ...

A-list actors making appearances in music videos has been a tradition since the earliest days of MTV. But what started mostly as simple cameos has long since evolved into intricate storylines, ...

For years, Sunderland supporters expected the worst. But has the club finally reached a point where hope outweighs fear and ...

The national tour of Water for Elephants is the latest show to stop at DCPA as it makes its way across the country. I only just last year read the novel by Sara Gruen followed quickly by the feature ...

Andy Burnham has promised more help for families struggling with the cost of living, as Labour points to rail fares, groceries and petrol as causes for concern. Chief political correspondent Jon Craig ...

Andy Burnham has challenged his successor to "go further and do more" than he did when he was Greater Manchester mayor. Speaking alongside Bev Craig, the prime minister dubbed her the "Queen of the ...

The indie flop-turned-cult classic debuted 25 years ago.