FILMS OUT THIS WEEK
A spoiled teenager confronts a would-be school shooter this week in Our Hero, Balthazar, and the story of the remarkable Gertrude Bell is told in Letters From Baghdad - see what directors Sabine Krayenbühl & Zeva Oelbaum told us about it. Neighbours come to dinner with terrible timing in The Invite, and best friends accidentally travel back in time in Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie. Meanwhile, there's a big screen rereleas for Martin Scorsese classic Taxi Driver.
In addition to the above, we have a great selection of streaming suggestions in our Stay-at-Home Seven, and there's more to explore in our Eye for books column and podcast.
DVD/STREAMING HIGHLIGHTS
The President’s Cake
Streaming now on MUBI
The Titfield Thunderbolt
Blu-Ray Review
FESTIVALS
We're bringing you all the latest from Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where La Gradiva is screening.
We've recently been at the Muslim International Film Festival.
On the edge Robert R Palmer and Hazel McKibbin on Last Man Up
Finding truth Lou Diamond Phillips on getting interesting roles and starring in Gangland
Body, heart and mind Leah Nelson on memory loss and making Tangles
Starring role for a 'reluctant' award winner Karlovy Vary turns spotlight on genius behind the lens Robert Richardson
Why it’s not all about Jesse Eisenberg on talking too much, keeping off the internet and staying creative
Massive funding cuts threaten performing arts courses Concern expressed for the future of individuals and successful industries
We're bringing you news, reviews and more from the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
We're looking forward to the Fantasia International Film Festival.
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It's a busy time for festivals and here's the latest:
Locarno Sangsoo and Yeo in mix as full line-up announced
MIFF Prize winners announced
Karlovy Vary Jesse Eisenberg on talking too much, keeping off the internet and staying creative
Fantasia Full line-up revealed; Her Private Hell to open
MIFF Festival director discusses London line-up as doors open
