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With over 100,000 titles available to rent, Cinema Paradiso has even more famous faces on its books and users can learn more about their lives on and off screen in the new Getting to Know series.
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Getting to Know: Robert Downey, Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. Getting to Know: Robert Downey, Jr. View profile
Getting to Know Olivia Colman
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Getting to Know: Sandra Oh
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Getting to Know: Derren Nesbitt - At 90
Derren Nesbitt Getting to Know: Derren Nesbitt - At 90 View profile
Getting to Know Julie Christie - At 85
Julie Christie Getting to Know Julie Christie - At 85 View profile
Getting to Know: Norman Wisdom
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Getting to Know Keira Knightley - At 40
Keira Knightley Getting to Know Keira Knightley - At 40 View profile
Getting to Know Laura Linney
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Getting to Know Eva Marie Saint At 100
Eva Marie Saint Getting to Know Eva Marie Saint At 100 View profile
Getting to Know Michelle Pfeiffer
Michelle Pfeiffer Getting to Know Michelle Pfeiffer View profile
Getting to Know: Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton Getting to Know: Tilda Swinton View profile
Getting to Know: Margot Robbie
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Getting to Know: Angela Bassett
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Getting to Know: Renée Zellweger
Renée Zellweger Getting to Know: Renée Zellweger View profile
Getting to Know :Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks Getting to Know :Tom Hanks View profile
Getting to Know: Emma Thompson
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Getting to Know: Denzel Washington
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Getting to Know: Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren Getting to Know: Helen Mirren View profile
Getting to Know: Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman Getting to Know: Nicole Kidman View profile
Getting to Know: Ryan Gosling
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Getting to Know Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell Getting to Know Will Ferrell View profile
Getting to Know: Vanessa Redgrave
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Getting to Know: Kenneth Branagh
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Getting to Know: Cameron Diaz
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Getting to Know Jack Nicholson
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Getting to Know Kenneth More
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Getting to Know: Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe Get to know iconic starlit Marilyn Monroe, from her films to her relationships. This article gives you all you need to know about the infamous actress View profile
Getting to Know: Amy Adams
Amy Adams Amy Adams, star of American Hustle, Arrival, Sharp Objects and Enchanted becomes a bit more familiar in this getting to know article by CinemaParadiso.co.uk View profile
Getting to Know: Sidney James
Sidney James Carry On legend and British screen rogue, Get To Know Sidney James in our latest blog post! View profile
Roeg and Bertolucci: Remembering the Masters
We look back on the distinguished and sometimes controversial careers of Nicolas Roeg and Bernardo Bertolucci, two of the biggest names in recent arthouse cinematic history. Read article
The Coppola Clan: Hollywood's Most Creative Family
Throughout the generations, one Hollywood clan has surpassed all others in terms of artistic audacity and consistent quality - the Coppolas - making them film royalty. Here we bring you an overview of one of the most creative families in cinematic history. Read article
Introducing a British Film Family
There have been several family dynasties in history and the UK can boast an extended family of film-makers that forms a creative link from the silent era to the present day. Let Cinema Paradiso introduce them. Read article
Getting to Know: Viola Davis
Viola Davis Character actors don't always get their due, but we seek to set the record straight by getting to know one of the best in the business, Viola Davis. Rent her films on DVD and Blu-ray! View profile
Getting to Know: Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon The life and works of one of the screen's most enduring talents Susan Sarandon who made her film debut 50 years ago in 1970 and she now has over 150 films and TV shows to her credit. Rent these on DVD and Blu-ray now! View profile
Getting to Know: Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren Sophia Loren is making a return to feature films for the first time in a decade, and we reflect on the remarkable career of a genuine screen icon. Rent films on DVD and Blu-ray! View profile
Getting to Know: Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier In the Getting to Know series find out more about movie icons, from classic Hollywood to modern movie stars, and begin with the peerless Sidney Poitier. View profile
Getting to Know: Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson Scarlett Johansson went from being an actress with no Oscar nominations to one with two. A star who illuminates the silver screen, we trace the career of a child star who became the world's highest-paid actress. Rent these films on DVD and Blu-ray! View profile
Getting to Know: Olivia de Havilland
Olivia De Havilland A Dame of the British Empire and the last A-list star from Hollywood's 1930s heyday, take a closer look at Olivia de Havilland's career and life. Rent films now on DVD and Blu-ray! View profile
Getting to Know: Marlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich Explore an icon of classic Hollywood with CinemaParadiso's Getting to Know Marlene Dietrich View profile
Getting to Know: John Mills
John Mills Get to know John Mills, Academy Award-winning British actor, as we reflect upon a remarkable 70-year career. Rent these classic films on DVD and Blu-ray! View profile
Getting to Know: Joe Pesci
Joe Pesci Getting to Know: Actor Joe Pesci View profile
Getting to Know: Jodie Foster
Jodie Foster Get to know 2-time Oscar winner and Taxi Driver actress Jodie Foster! View profile
Getting to Know: James Mason
James Mason One of the very finest character actors was James Mason, who racked up 155 credits in a 50-year screen career. He had the talent to become one of the all-time greats. But he also held strong views that meant he didn't always find it easy to play by industry rules... Rent films now on DVD and Blu-ray! View profile
Getting to Know: Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand Before the 2021 Oscars, where Frances McDormand is nominated for Nomadland, check out our breakdown of the actresses career so far! View profile
Getting to Know: Ewan Mcgregor
Ewan McGregor To celebrate Ewan Mcgregor turning 50 we've made a thorough article exploring the actor and his roles - from Obi Wan Kenobi to Mark Renton in Trainspotting! View profile
Getting to Know: Doris Day
Doris Day In Getting to Know series we look at one of Hollywood's most beloved film stars, Doris Day, whose mid-career change of direction saw the Sweetheart of Song become a feminist icon. View profile
Getting to Know: Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood Get to know Clint Eastwood, actor-director who went on to become a multiple Academy Award winner - from the breakout roles in spaghetti westerns to biographical dramas, we take a look at the career of an American icon. Rent these films on DVD and Blu-ray! View profile
Getting to Know: Catherine Deneuve
Catherine Deneuve Catherine Deneuve is one of cinema's most instantly recognisable faces especially in French cinema. Over sixty years after she made her screen debut, she continues to give compelling performances. Rent her films on DVD and Blu-ray! View profile
Getting to Know: Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett In the Getting to Know series find out more about movie icons, from classic Hollywood to modern movie stars, this time the versatile Cate Blanchett. View profile
Getting to Know: Burt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster As an actor, Burt Lancaster demonstrates that he was much more than a tough guy who could do his own stunts. In our latest Getting to Know profile, we celebrate a late bloomer who refused to play by Hollywood's rules. View profile
Getting to Know: Bill Murray
Bill Murray Find out more about movie icons, from classic Hollywood to modern movie stars, this time the legend of deadpan humour Bill Murray. View profile
Getting to Know: Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn Celebrate the life and career of one of the most distinctive talents in Hollywood history, Audrey Hepburn, and rent classic films on DVD and Blu-ray! View profile
Getting to Know: Al Pacino
Al Pacino We look back on the career of Al Pacino, a distinctive talent who shows no signs of easing up. Rent these films on DVD and Blu-ray! View profileNo articles match your search.