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Toni Collette on Hereditary and women in the film industry
They’re calling it the modern-day answer to The Exorcist. Even if you hate horror films, it’s the one you might find yourself considering this summer because it’s getting rave reviews and talk of awards. Hereditary is a supernatural thriller about a family struck by tragedy. It stars the Australian Toni Collette and it is her…
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Former Weinstein assistant says gagging orders ‘morally lacking’
Harvey Weinstein’s former assistant Zelda Perkins has told MPs a gagging order she says she was forced to sign when she left his company was “morally lacking in every way”. Parliament’s women and equalities committee is investigating the use of non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs, which critics say often create a damaging culture of secrecy .
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Exclusive: New Harvey Weinstein allegation, as impact on Hollywood deepens
The number of powerful men across the US entertainment industry, in the media and politics being accused of sexual misconduct is growing daily – an avalanche that began with allegations of sexual assault against Hollywood heavyweight Harvey Weinstein. Scores of women have accused him of abuse, from bullying to rape. Kylie Morris has been to Los Angeles to ask women at all levels in the industry, including a former assistant of Weinstein, about their experiences, and impact of his downfall.
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Wim Wenders on Trump, Brexit and Harvey Weinstein
He is known for his slow-moving and beautifully-shot films like ‘Wings of Desire’, but director Wim Wenders has also spent his life taking tens of thousands of polaroid photographs. The quietly-spoken German became very animated indeed discussing Trump, Brexit and the Harvey Weinstein allegations.
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‘He went into the bathroom and came out naked’
Actor Katherine Kendall says Harvey Weinstein took his clothes off and asked her to massage him after inviting her to his room. He has denied allegations of rape, sexual assault and harassment.
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Hillary Clinton: Donald Trump’s actions are ‘destabilising and dangerous’
Hillary Clinton has called Donald Trump’s actions “destabilising and dangerous”, and criticised his 2016 campaign for ‘feeding scapegoats and prejudices’. The 2016 Democrat Presidential candidate, speaking to Channel 4 News, covered a wide range of issues, including her own campaign, Donald Trump and the the recent allegations of rape and sexual harassment against film producer Harvey Weinstein.…
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Alison Owen: Harvey Weinstein ‘bully and sexual predator’
Film producer Alison Owen, whose credits include Elizabeth, Shaun of the Dead and The Other Boleyn Girl, talks about her experiences of Harvey Weinstein. A warning: the interview contains sexual allegations.
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Sharon Waxman: Harvey Weinstein ‘fought like devil to keep anything negative out of press’
Journalist Sharon Waxman, who investigated Harvey Weinstein’s alleged past behaviour for an article in 2004 that she claims was eventually spiked by the New York Times, talks about what she says happened.
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Allegations mount against Harvey Weinstein
The allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein have become more serious overnight, with three women telling the New York Times that he raped them. He has denied any non-consensual sex took place. In a statement, Mr Weinstein’s wife described her sadness at the tremendous pain his “unforgivable actions” have caused women, as she announced she…
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Harvey Weinstein faces more harassment allegations
In the last few hours more allegations have emerged against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. He was sacked by the board of his own company two days ago after a string of women made allegations that he had sexually harassed them.