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Building A Better Life
by Amber Wilkinson
Director Chris Weitz talks about his immigrant father and son drama.
Creating the Kingdom
by Amber Wilkinson
Ben Mendelsohn talks about Animal Kingdom, manipulation and playing Rupert Murdoch.
The big story
by Jennie Kermode
As real world events see traditional British journalism changing dramatically, we look at journalists in the movies.
The slaughter and the laughter
by Jennie Kermode
Caroline Munro looks back on a career in horror and a brush with Bond.
Convento and the uncoventional
by Amber Wilkinson
Director Jarred Alterman and artist Christiaan Zwanikken talk about making their documentary with a difference.
Bombay Beach dreams
by Amber Wilkinson
Alma Har'el talks about collaboration and dance in her debut documentary.
The scent of John Waters
by Amber Wilkinson
Polyester shows in Odorama at EIFF.
Adapt and survive
by Robert Munro
Ryan Redford, director of Oliver Sherman, talks about his movie, being broke and seeing ghosts.
From the horse's mouth
by Chris
Legendary director Bela Tarr discusses his latest and final film.
Capturing Life In A Day
by Amber Wilkinson
Kevin Macdonald talks about creating his latest film from a series of YouTube submissions.
Shooting The Messenger
by David Graham
Samantha Morton talks about her new film.
Edinburgh Film Festival opening gala
by Amber Wilkinson
The Guard marks low-key start for showcase.
Too obscene to be seen?
by Jane Fae
The BBFC's ban on The Human Centipede 2 raises moral and legal questions.
Dying wishes
by Val Kermode
Terry Pratchett talks about his very personal documentary, Choosing To Die.
Let's do it
by Val Kermode
Emily James talks about her new documentary on environmentalist activist group Just Do It.
Sold out
by Val Kermode
Morgan Spurlock talks Pom Wonderful at the launch of Sheffield Doc/Fest
The changing face of Edinburgh
by Jennie Kermode
James Mullighan talks about the challenges he faced in reshaping one of the world's biggest film festivals.
Going for green
by Jennie Kermode
The UK Green film festival launches in Glasgow as the industry begins to make changes.
Retro Rainbow
by Amber Wilkinson
Panos Cosmatos talks about the themes and influences of his sci-fi tale.
On the attack
by David Graham
Joe Cornish, Jodie Whittaker, Luke Treadaway and John Boyega talk Attack The Block.
A youthful look at Doc/Fest
by Jennie Kermode
Youth jury members look forward to the big event in Sheffield
An Insidious agenda
by David Graham
James Wan and Leigh Whannell on their new horror film.
Tribeca Film Festival: Episode three - daring documentaries
by Amber Wilkinson
Bombay Beach does documentary dance and The Bully Project aims to change lives.
Tribeca Film Festival: Episode two
by Amber Wilkinson
Journals Of Musan, Puncture, Detective Dee, plus a trip to the reRun to see Pioneer and St Nick
Tribeca Film Festival: Episode one
by Amber Wilkinson
The Bang Bang Club, Point Blank and Last Night
A real chiller
by Jennie Kermode
Aleksei Popogrebsky on the filming of How I Ended This Summer
Sir Elton John kicks off Tribeca Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson
Star follows Cameron Crowe documentary The Union with showcase of songs.
Reel-y rural
by Amber Wilkinson
We take a look at the countryside cinema project making Screenwaves in Yorkshire.
Bringing Ink to life
by Amber Wilkinson
Writer/director Jamin Winans reveals how piracy brought his ambitious fantasy to a worldwide audience
Amazing space
by Jennie Kermode
50 years on from the first manned spaceflight, we look at ten of the best space exploration movies.
Extreme visions
by Jennie Kermode
Can watching films about catastrophes help us to cope with the real thing?
Elizabeth Taylor remembered
by Jennie Kermode
One of Hollywood's greatest stars has died.
Submarine director on the rise
by Amber Wilkinson
Richard Ayoade on his comedy film debut, the influence of Taxi Driver and why he's not a film buff.
Creating a Legacy
by Amber Wilkinson
Idris Elba, Thomas Ikimi and Eammonn Walker talk about their psychological thriller.
Eye Say
by Jennie Kermode
Is film finally taking a fresh approach to the subject of violence against women?
Ginger Rogers' passion for fashion
by Chris
A look at the star's eye for dress and design
A tussle with Russell
by Jennie Kermode
We pay tribute to screen siren Jane Russell who has passed away aged 89.
And the winner of the fashion Oscar is...
by Chris
We take a look at the glamour hits on the red carpet.
The Eagle has landed
by Jennie Kermode
GFF Diary days 10 and 11: Agnosia, Frightfest, Anthony LaPaglia and The Eagle.
Glasgow Frightfest diary part two
by David Graham
Because you shouldn't trifle with a tramp and his rifle.
The time traveller's life
by Jennie Kermode
GGF Diary days 8 and 9: Frightfest, fashion shows, Goblin, Luke Treadaway and documentary delights.
Glasgow FrightFest diary part one
by David Graham
Little Deaths, I Saw The Devil and Machete Maidens Unleashed!
First time in the West
by Amber Wilkinson
Andy DeEmmony and Aqib Khan talk about making their film debuts with East Is East sequel West Is West
Heroes and villains
by Jennie Kermode
GFF Diary Days 6 and 7: Mark Millar, Ken Loach, Harun Farocki and a second chance to kneel before Zod.
The revolution will not be subtitled
by Jennie Kermode
GFF Diary Days 4 and 5: Harry Shearer, the tingler, the short film awards and a trip to Mars.
A dream to some, a nightmare to others
by Jennie Kermode
GFF Diary days 2 and 3: 3D Werner Herzog, Richard Ayoade, violence in the Congo and monsters loose in the audience.
All that jazz
by Jennie Kermode
GFF Diary day 1: champagne, shampoo, François Ozon, and a look back at Youth.
A taste of Ginger
by Chris
We profile dance legend Ginger Rogers as her top films screen again at the GFF.
Big in Japan
by Owen Van Spall
To celebrate the Back To The Future touring festival, we examine the fall and rise of Japanese film.
Pinkie on the brain
by Jennie Kermode
Rowan Joffe and Andrea Riseborough talk Brighton Rock
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