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A review of the Oscar winning film 'Gravity' considers the themes of isolation, death, sacrifice and rebirth.

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David Cronenberg built his reputation on making challenging, boundary-breaking films which explore sexuality, violence and death. So…

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The Torchwood team have come a long way since their first rather dubious dealings with extraterrestrial invaders back in 2006. Billed as…

Having suffered a drawn-out divorce, a failed rebound relationship and a debilitating bout of depression, Elizabeth Gilbert decides to go…