Casting can deal a death-blow to even A-list egos, as proved in cinema's most toe-curling scenes of actorly aspiration
May 2010
Clip joint
Clip joint: films within films
Roll up, roll up: there's a special offer on today's Clip joint - buy one, get one free. Georgie Hobbs goes four-eyed looking at movies within movies, little cinematic treats buried Kinder Surprise-style within the main feature
March 2010
Live and let dye: blondes on film
Are the lighter-locked disproportionately idolised at the movies? Or just objectified? Brunette Georgie Hobbs combs the archives for answers
February 2009
The ex files
The Ex Files
Each month two former lovers explain what went wrong
August 2008
Theatre blog
Her Naked Skin: a gut reaction
There are troubling sections in Her Naked Skin. The treatment of the prisoners is certainly disturbing, but so are some of the questions raised