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French Connection has come a long way from the brand known and loved in the U.K. since its inception in 1972. Now a truly global label that caters to countless fashion fans, no matter their location ...

As we mourn the death of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, I thought now would be a good time to look back on how he and director William Friedkin changed movie car chases forever with his unforgettable ...

The story goes that 1970s Hollywood was a golden age for creative freedom, a time when maverick filmmakers could make their freewheeling passion projects without interference from studio suits. But ...

This week, cinephiles and filmmakers around the world came together to mourn the loss of William Friedkin. The iconic director passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a catalog of films that is ...

LONDON — After suffering years of losses, British high-street brand French Connection has accepted a 29 million pound, or $39.45 million, offer to take the company private from a group of bidders that ...

In 1970, producer Philip D’Antoni and director William Friedkin set out to make a film based on the true story of one of the biggest drug busts in America history. They battled through studio ...