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John Boyega, Small Axe, Red White And Blue

John Boyega To Take On Far-Right Extremists In Gavin Hood’s Next Film, ‘The Test’

September 18, 2020 1:56 pm

Though John Boyega’s most recognizable role, so far in his career, has been as Finn in the new “Star Wars” films, the actor has recently made a name for himself as a vocal activist supporting the Black Lives M...

Keira Knightley Official Secrets Sundance

‘Official Secrets’ Exclusive Clip: Keira Knightley Stars Opposite Ralph Fiennes & Matt Smith In Gavin Hood’s Latest Thriller

Charles Barfield

August 22, 2019 11:56 am

News, Video

No matter your political affiliation, it’s generally understood that the invasion of Iraq in the early-2000s was a complete mess. Many folks know the headline-grabbing stories about President Bush and the weapo...

‘Official Secrets’ Trailer: Keira Knightley Is An Iraq War Whistleblower In Gavin Hood’s New Political Thriller

Charles Barfield

June 26, 2019 11:33 am

News, Trailers

Would you be able to be viewed as a traitor by your government if it meant that citizens knew the truth? That’s the basis of the upcoming political thriller “Official Secrets.” Based on the incredible true stor...

‘Official Secrets’ Trailer: Keira Knightley Blows The Whistle On The False Justifications For The Iraq War

Margaret Kennedy

June 12, 2019 8:33 am

Festivals, News, Trailers

Hitting the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year in January, Keira Knightley starred in the political thriller “Official Secrets.” The film is based on the book "The Spy Who Tried to Stop a War," which was ...

‘Official Secrets’: Keira Knightley Can’t Save Gavin Hood’s Political Whistleblower Thriller [Sundance Review]

Jordan Ruimy

January 31, 2019 8:33 am

Festivals, News, Reviews

As the year's pass, the deceitful excuses and the disturbing decision by the Bush Administration to wage war against Iraq in 2003 grow increasingly criminal. The continuous barrage of first-hand knowledge that ...