David Alexander

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | David Alexander

The Mission: Impossible star's death-defying feats are rightly celebrated. But one silent film pioneer makes him look positively risk-averseIt's a miracle that Tom Cruise is still alive. During a four-decade-long career, he's dangled from a flying Airbus A400M, sprinted down the world's tallest building, corkscrew-turned a helicopter past a mountain and driven a motorbike off the side of a cliff.

1 month ago | telegraph.co.uk | David Alexander

Brando's rival and co-star survived familial misery, child abuse, a world war and untold mental anguish. And, eventually, he came out on topRod Steiger, the burly and beloved star born a century ago this week, could have become the greatest film actor of all time. Or at least, like his character's brother in On the Waterfront, he coulda been a contender.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | David Alexander

Rod Steiger, the burly and beloved star born a century ago this week, could have become the greatest film actor of all time. Or at least, like his character’s brother in On the Waterfront, he coulda been a contender. His early performances were extraordinary displays of Method acting that matched those of Marlon Brando, his co-star in Waterfront and perennial rival.

Aug 14, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | David Alexander

Good evening. Russia has been building long stretches of trenches in the Kursk region dozens of miles away from the border amid Ukraine’s ongoing incursion. Ukraine has also launched a long-range attack against three Russian air bases, including one 400 miles from the border, in Kyiv’s largest drone strike since the beginning of the war. If you want to receive twice-daily briefings like this by email, sign up to the Front Page newsletter here.

Aug 7, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Josh Burrows |David Alexander

Good evening. MPs have been told to consider working from home as police brace for more than 100 far-Right demonstrations and 30 counter-protests tonight. Elsewhere, the first person to receive a substantial prison sentence for taking part in the riots has been sentenced. If you want to receive twice-daily briefings like this by email, sign up to the Front Page newsletter here.