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Cinema
Interview: Edward Norton
Two-time Oscar nominee Edward Norton once said the key to capturing his characters’ core is their shoes.
Review: Tales of the Night
It’s a brave director who dares to resurrect the portmanteau movie – braver still when said anthology is comprised of six animated vignettes.
Review: The Raid (15)
A frantic, cacophonous blood-soaked action thriller boasting more bullets than D-Day, The Raid is the kinetic Indonesian flick that has got Hollywood so hot and bothered that a remake is already in the works.
Review: 2 Days in New York
This sequel to actor, writer and producer Julie Delpy’s 2007 directorial debut 2 Days in Paris evolves the story by basing her in the Big Apple with a new boyfriend (Chris Rock taking over from Adam Goldberg).
Theatre
Five premieres set scene for venues’ cracking seasons
They lay at two of the extremities of the region, but the theatres of Scarborough and Sheffield have both announced cracking new seasons.
‘I don’t care about what people think or what they write. I don’t play the game’
John Simm has conquered the greatest stage role ever written – how will he top it? Nick Ahad finds out as Simm returns to the scene of his triumph.
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Curtain up on a season of new work
A new writing season aims to find the best new talent in Yorkshire. Arts Correspondent Nick Ahad talks to the people behind the scenes.
Love and terror in post-war Palestine
Playwright Pat Rowe was inspired by a real-life incident that took place in the Middle East in 1945 for her new play Jerusalem Tango.
Books
It’s all in the name for author Benjamin
Although he’s not a first-time author, Benjamin Myers’ latest book is the first he’s written under his full name. Nick Ahad met the writer.
Writer in search of literary gold from a TV hit
David Hewson has turned the hit TV series The Killing into a novel. Nick Ahad spoke to him.
Dignified poet’s spare style put plain speech in print
Yorkshire poet Cliff Ashby died last week. Admirer Ian McMillan explains the beauty of Ashby’s writing.
Why Arc is still way ahead of the curve
Yorkshire poet Ian McMillan tells the personal story of his relationship with one of the region’s many small – and well loved – publishers.
Versatile writer excels in all media
Joe Penhall’s Blue/Orange won the Olivier for Best New Play when it premiered at the National. Nick Ahad spoke to the writer.
Art
Ancient legend provides a divine inspiration for artist
A new art exhibition has seen bells returned to a York church but, says Sarah Freeman, don’t expect to hear them ring out.
Four wheels and a driving ambition inspire exhibition
As part of the Cultural Olympiad in the run-up to London 2012, Stephanie Southall looks at an exhibition wheeling its way to North Yorkshire.
The eyes have it
A couple who revived a corner of Staithes by opening a gallery are playing a steadily greater role in this characterful corner of the coast. Jill Turton reports
Portrait of a changing city
Photographs of thousands of Bradford immigrants which distil a generation’s hopes for the future have been rescued. Stephen McClarence reports.
Art and commerce
When Karen Sherwood opened an art gallery between a dry cleaners and a betting shop in an unfashionable part of Sheffield, people shook their heads and said: “It will never last.”
Music
Football anthem that’s set to score for Ireland
A group of musicians have teamed up with Shane MacGowan to record a song for Ireland’s Euro 2012 campaign. Chris Bond reports.
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