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Even before HAL 9000 uttered the immortal words “I’m sorry, Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that” 58 years ago, movie makers had been deploying human-like computers, rebellious robots and other out-of-control technology to scare us and make us think.

Even before HAL 9000 uttered the immortal words “I’m sorry, Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that” 58 years ago, movie makers had been deploying human-like computers, rebellious robots and other out-of-control technology to scare us and make us think.

For nearly 30 years and more than 300 episodes, South Park has been one of the funniest, most controversial, and most popular shows on the air. It has produced some truly memorable and hilarious characters, from the incredibly horrible Eric Cartman to the ridiculous Randy Marsh to the smooth-talking Chef to Kenny and all of…

Audrey Hepburn had starring roles in classics Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Roman Holiday – but she turned down a major 1950s role due to personal trauma from the Second World War.

John Woo’s The Killer, featuring Chow Yun-fat, Sally Yeh and Danny Lee, ‘set the template for the heroic bloodshed subgenre’. Photograph: Photo 12/AlamyJohn Woo’s The Killer, featuring Chow Yun-fat, Sally Yeh and Danny Lee, ‘set the template for the heroic bloodshed subgenre’. Photograph: Photo 12/Alamy