by Lorrie Moore

‘Silver’ is sexy now that prominent women like Jamie Lee Curtis and Olivia Tracey are eschewing hair dye and embracing the natural look, but I’m still too vain to join them, says Annmarie O’Connor

Steve McQueen’s '12 Years A Slave' continued its triumphant march towards next month’s Oscars at the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards tonight.

'American Hustle' and '12 Years a Slave' lead the Golden Globes 2014 nominations with seven nods each.

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Judi Dench has been named Britain's greatest actor.

THE grey ceiling has shattered; passing 50 no longer means fading into invisibility.

Time waits for no man, not even the suave and sharply attired 007.

Judi Dench says acting came to her "rescue" when her husband died.

Sam Mendes wants to "push" Judi Dench's character as much as possible in the new James Bond movie.

James Bond director Sam Mendes has said Daniel Craig is a “real man” on screen, just like original 007 Sean Connery.

Judi Dench has said that she suffers from a potentially serious condition with her eyesight, that prevents her reading scripts.

Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Judi Dench and Gillian Anderson have signed up for new movie 'The Curse Of The Buxom Strumpet'.

Josh Lucas has been cast in Clint Eastwood movie 'J Edgar'.

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Dame Judi Dench is worried about dying.

TRIBUTES poured in from across the world of show business yesterday to actress Natasha Richardson, who died on Wednesday after an accident during a skiing lesson.

Judi Dench avoids watching films in movie theatres - because the claustrophobic actress hates feeling trapped in the dark.

Matteo Garrone's Italian mafia movie 'Gomorrah' swept the board at the European Film Awards in Copenhagen, Denmark - scooping five of the annual event's most prestigious gongs.

Nicole Kidman and Judi Dench are reportedly in talks to join the all-star cast for the film adaptation of hit Broadway musical 'Nine'.

IF YOU haven’t already caught it on film, Notes on a Scandal (Fox, €24.99) is well worth the investment.

Judi Dench has played down her chances of success at the Oscars, after revealing she will not be at the Hollywood ceremony later this month.

Judi Dench knew she wouldn't win the Best Actress award at the BAFTAs, and claims she made money by correctly betting on Helen Mirren to take home the top prize.

Hollywood star-turned-theatre director Kevin Spacey has seen his commitment to London's West End recognised after being named the Best Stage Actor at the Theatregoers' Choice Awards for the second year running.

The crowd-pleasing musical Dreamgirls led Academy Awards contenders today with eight nominations, but surprisingly was shut out in the best picture category after being considered a potential front-runner.

Helen Mirren is said to be a certainty for an Oscar nomination today for her role in The Queen, with a host of fellow British actors hoping to join her.

British actor Daniel Craig insists he didn't feel like James Bond until his co-star Dame Judi Dench ordered him to become 007.

Dame Judi Dench was snubbed by three US network talk shows because of her age while promoting Mrs Henderson Presents, according to movie producer Harvey Weinstein.

COWBOY love story Brokeback Mountain led the Academy Awards field with eight nominations, including those for best picture, best actor and best director.

Oscar nominations are announced today, with Rachel Weisz and Dame Judi Dench leading the Brits tipped for places on the shortlist.

Keira Knightley and Dame Judi Dench will lead a host of British hopefuls at the Golden Globes, as they go head to head for a best actress award.

Keira Knightley has been nominated for best actress at this year’s Golden Globes, it was announced today.

How innocent it all seems now, those statuesque nudes who stood perfectly still – by law – on the stage of the famous Windmill Theatre in London.

James Bond producers are refusing to confirm actress Judi Dench's claim that Pierce Brosnan will play 007 in Casino Royale despite being fired from the franchise.

British thespian Dame Judi Dench is convinced there will be no new James Bond for upcoming 007 movie Casino Royal - Pierce Brosnan will be back as the superspy.

American funnyman Nathan Lane is celebrating after his starring role in musical The Producers helped the show score award successes on both sides of the Atlantic.

Dame Judi Dench has decided not to travel to New York with The Hours screenwriter David Hare’s play The Breath Of Life, although her co-star in the West End production, Dame Maggie Smith, will be continuing in her role when the play opens on Broadway in late autumn.

Oscar-winner Judi Dench is teaming up with American action star Vin Diesel for a new movie.

Reese Witherspoon has confessed she was "extremely intimidated" by Dame Judi Dench during the filming of The Importance Of Being Earnest.

Judi Dench has told how she must finally face up to the death of her husband Michael Williams after immersing herself in movie work for months.

Judi Dench is to feature in a Broadway play at the same time as she stars in London’s West End.