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Maria Sadek With a career that spanned five decades, American journalist Alice Allison Dunnigan became an inspiration for all African Americans and women as she dismantled racist, sexist, and prejudicial barriers within the world of American politics to become one of the most important political journalists of the mid-20th...

Hannah Walton-Hughes Dame Angela Lansbury was known as one of the most successful Hollywood actresses of all time. From the classic TV show Murder, She Wrote, to the sparkling, all-singing, all-dancing, Mrs. Santa Claus, Lansbury truly was an unforgettable presence on our screens. Following her death on Tuesday 11th...

Adam Feeley Despite being one of the most acclaimed and accomplished filmmakers in Britain, Lynne Ramsay has only made four feature films, with a noticeable gap between the last two. Why? The answer is easy. She is someone who makes films completely on her own terms, the commander of...

Betty White, in her long and illustrious life, was many things - she was a young actress, the ‘First Lady of Game Shows’, a Golden Girl, and an iconic LGBTQ+ ally. She inspired millions, fought discrimination, had a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and became the fourth...

Orla Newstead With a career spanning more than 40 years, Kenneth Branagh has become a regular fixture on our film and television screens. This lengthy career has brought with it tremendous success: five Academy Award nominations, five BAFTA wins, a Golden Globe, and a knighthood, to name but a...

Home to under half a million people, Edinburgh is Scotland's hilly capital. Full of culture, history, and numerous tourist attractions, Edinburgh is Scotland's jewel. I had the pleasure of visiting Edinburgh a few weeks ago, and I am still in awe of the beauty and richness of the city. As...

James Hadland John Holland Cazale (August 12, 1935 – March 13, 1978) was an American actor who appeared in just 5 films, before his life was tragically ended by bone cancer. These 5 films happened to be, however, all nominated for the Oscar Academy Award for Best Picture, as...