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Giving British films some Punch
by Amber Wilkinson
Donkey Punch director Olly Blackburn and cast Jaime Winstone, Sian Breckin and Nichola Burley talk about the film.
The visitors
by Amber Wilkinson
Tom McCarthy, Hiam Abbass and Richard Jenkins talk about their latest film while in town for the EIFF.
Creature feature
by Amber Wilkinson
Legendary animator Ray Harryhausen talks about his life and work.
EIFF diary episode five
by Amber Wilkinson
More of the <a href="http://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/three-miles-north-of-molkom-film-review-by-amber-wilkinson">Three Miles North of Molkom</a> team and some One Minute Wonders.
EIFF diary episode four
by Amber Wilkinson
We catch up with <a class="banner_lnk_red" href="http://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/reviews.php?film_id=13454">Elite Squad</a> director Jose Padhila and the great Ray Harryhausen as the festival action continues.
EIFF diary episode three
by Amber Wilkinson
Ira Sachs, Alex Orr, Jin Guang-hao, Stuart Condy, and a mysterious igloo...
EIFF diary episode two
by Amber Wilkinson and Max Crawford
In between drinks our intrepid reporters meet Billy Boyd, Perry Benson, Duane Hopkins, Tom McCarthy, Richard Jenkins and Hiam Abbass - plus, what it's like to be in the same room as Hannibal Lecktor!
EIFF diary episode one
by Amber Wilkinson
All the latest from the festival - we chat with the <a class="banner_lnk_red" href="http://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/reviews.php?film_id=13316">Donkey Punch</a> team, there's good news about <a class="banner_lnk_red" href="http://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/reviews.php?film_id=13370">War Child</a>, and things are looking up for the star of <a class="banner_lnk_red" href="http://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/reviews.php?film_id=13236">A Complete History Of My Sexual Failures</a>.
Northern Lights
by Amber Wilkinson
Corinna Villari-McFarlane and Robert Cannan discuss their début documentary, <a class="banner_lnk_red" href="http://www.eyeforfilm.com/reviews.php?film_id=13446">Three Miles North Of Molkom</a>.
Trip the light Fantastic
by Amber Wilkinson
Horror and fantasy fans set for a weekend to remember in Bradford
Ghraib injustice
by Amber Wilkinson
Errol Morris reveals the outrage that caused him to make Standard Operating Procedure.
Mohamed Al-Daradji on shooting after the war
by Amber Wilkinson
The director of Ahlaam and accompanying documentary War, Love, God & Madness talks about the experience of directing a film in modern-day Iraq.
Tribeca 2008: Day 10 and 11
by Amber Wilkinson
Festival wrap up and some films to look out for.
Tribeca 2008: Day Eight and Nine
by Amber Wilkinson
A visit to Van Peebles' place turns into an unexpected adventure.
Tribeca 2008: Day Seven
by Amber Wilkinson
Family films that are Worlds Apart, Lou Reed's Berlin and being the guest of Cindy Sherman filmmakers.
Tribeca 2008: Day Five and Six
by Amber Wilkinson
Elite Squad doesn't live up to the hype, but Bart Got A Room surprises out of the blue.
Tribeca 2008: Day Three and Four
by Amber Wilkinson
Highlights include impassioned round table discussions and Spanish thriller Fermat's Room.
Tribeca 2008: Day One and Two
by Amber Wilkinson
A strong set of documentary features open our Tribeca coverage.
In the Somers Town
by Amber Wilkinson
Shane Meadows discusses his latest, low-budget independent British feature.
Going down a Storm
by Amber Wilkinson
Jamie Blanks on his latest horror, hounds and plans for a Long Weekend.
Child's play
by Amber Wilkinson
Director Garth Jennings on Son Of Rambow.
New Europe Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson
Second edition celebrates films from central and eastern countries of the EU.
Roxburgh on Romulus
by Amber Wilkinson
Exclusive interview with actor Richard about his directorial debut.
Festival frenzy
by Amber Wilkinson
Travel the world from the comfort of a cinema, thanks to a host of international festivals this month.
Giving The Savages a touch of class
by Amber Wilkinson
Laura Linney talks about her role in the hit black comedy.. and reveals her plans for old age.
Sundance 2008: Awards ceremony
by Amber Wilkinson
British films triumph in short and documentary sections, plus all the other winners and a brief word with Quentin Tarantino.
Sundance 2008: Day Eight
by Amber Wilkinson and Tony Sullivan
Hamlet 2 is hilarious, Triage hard-hitting and Ballast a let down, plus a chat with Marianna Palka.
Sundance 2008: Day Seven
by Amber Wilkinson and Tony Sullivan
A kick out of Donkey Punch, excellent doc Man On Wire... plus gay porn zombies.
Sundance 2008: Day Six
by Amber Wilkinson and Tony Sullivan
Funny Games no laughing matter, Brian Cox is The Escapist and more Good Dick.
Sundance 2008: Day Five
by Amber Wilkinson and Tony Sullivan
The terrific Towelhead, Spurlock's search for Bin Laden, filmmakers' panel on black filmmaking and more.
Sundance 2008: Day Four
by Amber Wilkinson and Tony Sullivan
Sean Ellis on The Broken, plus films including Red, Incendiary, Mancora and Phoebe In Wonderland
Sundance 2008: Day Three
by Amber Wilkinson and Tony Sullivan
An Incendiary chat with Sharon Maguire, why Good Dick is great and a break down of The Broken.
Sundance 2008: Day Two
by Amber Wilkinson and Tony Sullivan
Keaton's Merry Gentleman, a Brit of Frost & chat with Romero.
Sundance 2008: Day One
by Amber Wilkinson & Tony Sullivan
Frustration, a flurry of films and George A Romero introduces Diary Of The Dead.
Sundance Film Festival 2008
by Amber Wilkinson
Buckle up folks, here we go - looking forward to a week of films and savouring the stress.
Starting a Mexican wave
by Amber Wilkinson
Rigoberto Castañeda talks about setting a trend after shooting the first Mexican horror for decades.
Fresh cut of the blade
by Amber Wilkinson
How Ridley Scott's sci-fi classic came to be sliced so many different ways.
Secrets behind the Sunshine
by Amber Wilkinson
Director Lee Chang-dong talks about his latest film.
Passage to India
by Amber Wilkinson
Director and cast talk about The Darjeeling Limited.
Delpy's new direction
by Amber Wilkinson
The French star talks about stepping behind the camera for 2 Days In Paris.
Heading for Edinburgh?
by Amber Wilkinson
What to look out for in this year's film festival.
Paws for thought
by Amber Wilkinson
Bobcat Goldthwait talks about Sleeping Dogs and World's Greatest Dad.
Tribeca Film Festival Diary: Day nine and beyond
by Amber Wilkinson
Festival wrap-up, the audience award and a Mexican gem.
Tribeca Film Festival Diary: Days 7 and 8
by Amber Wilkinson
Numb with Matthew Perry, a good time with James Franco, cake with Mary Stuart Masterson, plus a daliance with Taxidermia.
Tribeca Film Festival: Day Six
by Amber Wilkinson
Lucy Liu the vamp, Sarah Michelle Gellar the pop star and what to do in the event of choking.
Tribeca Film Festival: Days Four and Five
by Amber Wilkinson
Creature features, Buffy the Vampire Slayer turns Suburban Girl and Salman Rushdie sighted.
Tribeca Film Festival Days 2 and 3
by Amber Wilkinson
Award-winning films and a clash with a critic.
Tribeca Opening Night: A tale of rain, rubbed heels and rubbing shoulders with stars.
by Amber Wilkinson
Al Gore opens festival with save the planet showcase, while our diarist has trouble saving her soles.
Tribeca Film Festival Day One
by Amber Wilkinson
Brando bigged up, while our diarist gets lost in translation and lost in Beijing.
Reaping the benefit
by Amber Wilkinson
The Reaping star David Morrissey talks about his latest film, faith and football.
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