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Ben McCann

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Ben McCann is Associate Professor of French Studies, University of Adelaide.

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part star part supporting actor robert duvall lit up 1970s american cinema – and kept going

Part Star, Part Supporting Actor, Robert Duvall Lit Up 1970s American Cinema – and Kept Going

From mob consigliere to war-hungry colonel, Duvall brought authority, depth and humanity to every role, defining what great acting looks like.

funny tender goofy – catherine o hara lit up the screen every time she showed up

Funny, Tender, Goofy – Catherine O'Hara Lit Up the Screen Every Time She Showed Up

brigitte bardot defined the modern woman and defied social norms

Brigitte Bardot Defined the Modern Woman and Defied Social Norms

alain delon was an enigmatic anti hero and france’s most beautiful male movie star

Alain Delon Was an Enigmatic Anti-hero, and France’s Most Beautiful Male Movie Star

schindler’s list at 30 a look back at steven spielberg’s shattering masterpiece

'Schindler’s List' at 30: A Look Back at Steven Spielberg’s Shattering Masterpiece

watching ‘casablanca’ even after 80 years we remain in awe of its simplicity – and profound depth

Watching ‘Casablanca’, Even After 80 Years, We Remain in Awe of Its Simplicity – And Profound Depth

remembering joel schumacher a hollywood legend

Remembering Joel Schumacher, a Hollywood Legend