This week’s new film events

Gregory Woo in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, part of Family Friendly Film Festival Photograph: Robert Zuckerman Family Friendly Film Festival, Manchester Summer holiday’s sorted for Manchester parents for the next fortnight. And you don’t even need to feel guilty about plonking... 

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Sex, shame and Indian cinema

Bollywood or wouldn’t? … Sex Aur Dhoka (Love, Sex and Pain) India is the most sexually contradictory place on earth, the most prudish and permissive. There, holy men proudly exhibit elongated penises they’ve painfully stretched over years by tying them to boulders, and parents... 

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Cillit Bang maker adds Durex firm to shopping basket

Reckitt Benckiser is to buy Durex condoms maker SSL International. Photograph: Linda Nylind Reckitt Benckiser, home to Cillit Bang, is set to acquire the firm behind Durex Condoms, SSL International, in a £2.5bn takeover. The Anglo-Dutch household goods firm, which is also behind Finish dishwasher... 

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John Stamos’ Private Live May Be Discussed in Court

© FayesVision/WENN Lawyers for the pair accused of attempting to bribe John Stamos with compromising photos are calling for the actor’s private life to be scrutinized in court. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Michigan residents Scott... 

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eleanor rigby the free encyclopedia

eleanor rigby the free encyclopedia. "Eleanor Rigby" is a song by The Beatles simultaneously released on the album Revolver and on a rpm single. The song was written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon. ...

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Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan to open 67th Venice film festival

Darren Aronofsky winning the Golden Lion award for The Wrestler in 2008. Photograph: Joel Ryan/AP Black Swan, the new picture from writer-director Darren Aronofsky, will open this year’s Venice film festival. A backstage drama set around the New York ballet scene, the film stars Natalie... 

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