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When I was seven, Jack Nicholson vomited cherry juice on me – it certainly beat doing schoolwork

Sassica Francis-Bruce regularly joined her father – a film editor – on set. As she grew older she loved working beside him in the cutting room

‘Men are so frightened of being too cuddly or affectionate’: Danny Dyer on going from hardman to heart-throb in Rivals

The actor has always been full of surprises – and now thanks to Jilly Cooper’s bonkbuster he’s become a romantic lead. As the series returns, he talks about marriage, masculinity and meditation

The Devil Wears Prada is back – and oh, those fat jokes are wearing thin

There has been much talk of the long-awaited sequel making the most of body diversity. The reality seems to be one plus-size actor and gags worthy of the 00s, says Guardian deputy fashion and lifestyle editor Chloe Mac Donnell

Strength in numbers: what have 50 years of labor union documentaries shown us?

Since the release of defining 70s doc Harlan County, USA, film-makers have captured workers’ tenacity and solidarity

Momentum building for Scottish-style land access rights in England, says film

Documentary makers seek to start ‘informed conversation’ in country where public has right to roam on just 8% of land

The Devil Wears Prada 2 to Lenny Henry: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Meryl Streep stars in the long-awaited sequel to the fashion-industry hit, and the comic, actor and bona fide national treasure returns to the stage

Gaga, Dior and $24 tweezers: how The Devil Wears Prada 2 turns rags to riches

From celebrity cameos to lucrative brand partnerships, The Devil Wears Prada 2’s approach to maximising revenue is worthy of Runway’s finest

Oscars changes allow for double acting nominations while banning AI

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has also rewritten rules on international film eligibility

The Guide #241: Wintour isn’t coming … and her Devil Wears Prada absence is for the best

In this week’s newsletter: Fans expecting the Vogue matriarch to pop up in Miranda Priestly’s latest outing have been disappointed – but as Hollywood history shows, guest appearances don’t always go to plan …

The Woman Who Loves Luxury Goods 2: why the Devil Wears Prada title goes back to basics in Vietnam

Foreign language films often have their names altered for different markets and – for the most part – improve on them. Anyone up for a watch of I Will Marry a Prostitute to Save Money?

Missing Oscar belonging to co-director of Putin film found after TSA made him ship it

Agents would not allow Pavel Talankin to carry statuette for Mr Nobody Against Putin on to flight from New York

‘I’m hoping people get inspired’: what can we learn from the godfather of community organizing?

American Agitators is a rousing new documentary about Fred Ross Sr, who spent more than 50 years fighting against divisive and destructive forces in the US

Post your questions for Harry Potter and Fast Show star Mark Williams

The patriarch of the Weasley family in seven wizarding films has also been prolific as a small screen detective and comedy catchphrase master. Assuming it suits you, he’ll be here with answers

Out of tune: why does Hollywood struggle to capture pop stardom?

Pop psychodrama Mother Mary might look and sound the part but it’s the latest failed attempt to turn the life of an arena-touring singer into a compelling movie

How to Have Sex to Spinal Tap II: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

A fraught drama about a gang of teenagers on a party island. Plus, turn it up to 11 – the legendary rockers are back!

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