In American movies, there has always been a tension, sometimes a thrilling and explosive one, between the sexual freedom of dance and the finely honed straight edge of ”masculine” control. Gene Kelly, ...

It's been 25 years since Billy Elliot first danced its way into films fans' hearts, going on to be a hit musical ...

Set in Northern England during the 1984-1985 coal miners’ strike, this uplifting film focuses on the character of an 11-year-old boy who exchanges his boxing gloves for ballet slippers. Despite his ...

“Billy Elliot” certainly belongs on any list of the greatest British musicals of all time, eclipsed by “Les Miserables” for sure, but right up there with “Matilda,” “Mamma Mia!” and “Blood Brothers.” ...

Christopher Eccleston has revealed he turned down a role in Billy Elliot as he found its depiction of a working-class family “offensive”. The Manchester-born actor, who grew up in Salford, criticised ...

A classic noughties film is available to watch for free for Prime Video subscription holders and fans have hailed it "brilliant from start to finish". The film was adapted from a play and it was ...

Sir Elton John wants to make a movie of 'Billy Elliot the Musical'. The 68-year-old singer - who scored the musical, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this week - admitted it would be "lovely" to ...