In his latest film he plays a failing professor and writer in Curtis Hanson's Wonderboys.

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The saga of this film illustrates how the West is generally failing to understand the stakes, let alone the vital role it must play, in this momentous struggle.

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But while the UK Film Council argues it is a major money spinner for criminals, it's failing to put off those grabbing the chance to watch new films, often days after their US cinema release.

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