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Lonesome cowboy
by Jennie Kermode
Director Mark Thimijan tells us about his latest film.
The coming of the Antichrist
by Amber Wilkinson
Cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle talks about working on Lars von Trier's controversial feature.
Meet Ruggero Deodato
by Jennie Kermode
The legendary director of Cannibal Holocaust discusses his career
Rum relationships
by Amber Wilkinson
Claire Denis talks about her latest film, which focus on the bond between a father and daughter.
Fresh Visions: Loose talk
by Amber Wilkinson
In the second of our features on up-and-coming directors we talk to Alastair Siddons about documentary Turn It Loose.
FrightFest makes history
by Anton Bitel
As the festival reaches its 10th birthday we celebrate its decade under the influence of the Age of Terror.
Know your Enemies
by Maria Realf
Johnny Depp, Marion Cotillard and Michael Mann talk about dramatising Dillinger.
Eye For Books
by Jennie Kermode and Andrew Robertson
We cast our eye over three new releases: Movie Speak, Paris Movie Walks, and The History Of Independent Cinema.
An evening with Lamberto Bava
by Jennie Kermode
We meet the director of horror hits like Demons and Blade In The Dark.
All Tomorrow's Parties hits the EIFF
by Amber Wilkinson
Future Cinema bring a secret with them to Edinburgh
Le Donk World Premiere Party
by Amber Wilkinson
The credit crunch filmmaking revolution extends to the premiere party.
Rudo & Cursi on the red carpet
by Jennie Kermode
The stars of one of this summer's most promising films strut their stuff.
Funny Business
by Scott Macdonald
We sniff out some great comedy at the Edinburgh Film Festival.
My Secret Heart
by Sarah Artt
Music, video and art come together to create a unique experience.
The Story Behind the Ghost
by Chris
We take a look at Willie Doherty's latest video installation.
Bagpipes and b-boys
by Amber Wilkinson
The latest instalment of our Edinburgh festival diary.
Who ya gonna call?
by Robyn Jankel
We celebrate the release of Ghostbusters on Blu-Ray and the PlayStation 3.
Around the world in 24 hours
by Amber Wilkinson, Andrew Robertson and Scott Macdonald
The best of international cinema on day two at Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Film Festival 2009: Opening Night photo showcase
by Max Blinkhorn and Max Crawford
Our dauntless adventuring photographers Max Blinkhorn and Stuart Crawford were there at the EIFF 2009 Opening Night red carpet.
Picture Perfect
by Jennie Kermode
Edinburgh Diary, Days Zero and One
Shooting for the Moon
by Amber Wilkinson
Duncan Jones talks exclusively about shooting his hyper-low budget sci-fi film.
Directing the Disappeared
by Jennie Kermode
Johnny Kevorkian talks exclusively about his new film.
Eye Say
by Jennie Kermode
Hollywood, poverty, and the hard truth.
On the ball
by Jennie Kermode
Screenwriter Paul Laverty discusses Looking For Eric.
Lean locations
by James Gracey
David Lean's long-time friend and collaborator Eddie Fowlie talks exclusively about working with the director.
The outsider
by Jennie Kermode and Wyllisa Bennett
Uscla Johnny Desarmes talks exclusively about Life Outside Of Pearl.
Hiding in plain sight
by Jennie Kermode
As The Hide hits cinemas this week, star Alex MacQueen tells us about his role.
Resurrecting the Terminator
by Amber Wilkinson
Visual effects supervisor Charles Gibson talks exclusively about shooting Salvation and animating Arnie.
Dance:Film Festival - it's a wrap
by Chris
We take a look at the highlights and look forward to some dance films at EIFF.
Boxing clever
by Amber Wilkinson
Luis Piedrahita reveals the secrets of Fermat's Room.
Making Flashdance look flashy
by Chris
We take a look at choreography on screen.
Dead reckoning
by Jennie Kermode
Just what is that gives Drag Me To Hell director Sam Raimi his enduring cult appeal?
Care to Tango?
by Chris
As the Dance:Film festival continues, we take a passionate look at tango at the movies, from Valentino to Schwarzenegger.
Bringing dance film to book
by Chris
Tap into knowledge with our suggested reading list.
Tap into some movie dancing moves
by Chris
We take a look at some of the events running at the Dance:Film Festival.
Moments with Jan Troell
by Jennie Kermode
The great director talks about his latest fim, Everlasting Moments.
Tracing the timeline of dance in film
by Chris
We take a waltz through some movie milestones.
10 of the best
by Chris
We celebrate the films of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
Let's dance
by Chris
We look back at the partnership of dance and film and forward to the Dance:Film Festival
Stiller, Gervais and Azaria monkey around
by Maria Realf
Comedy trio talk about the funny business of Night At The Museum 2.
Cannes prospects are looking Up
by Jennie Kermode
What's looking good at the world's most glamorous film festival.
A free lunch?
by Jennie Kermode
We speak to Out At Lunch creators Emma Brogen and Alisa Arnah about their intimate new documentary.
The mind-melt in Synecdoche (New York)
by Anton Bitel
To celebrate the release of Charlie Kaufman's film, we ask how a straight story gets twisted.
Streetwise filmmaking
by Jennie Kermode
We take a tour of Edinburgh's Pilton Video to find out how they make filmmaking available to all
Twisting time
by Lee Griffiths
Director Nacho Vigalondo talks exclusively about his mind-bending feature debut Timecrimes... and the upcoming Hollywood remake.
Tribeca Film Festival: Con Artist, North and it's a wrap.
by Amber Wilkinson
The final days of the festival.
Tribeca Film Festival: Days Eight and Nine
by Amber Wilkinson
Fish Eyes, Serious Moonlight, When We Were Beautiful, plus a flash of brilliance and award-winning shorts.
Tribeca Film Festival: Days Six and Seven
by Amber Wilkinson
Catching Departures, The Eclipse, TiMER, Fish Child... and a cold.
Tribeca Film Festival: Day Five
by Amber Wilkinson
Handsome Harry, a chat with Jamey Sheridan, plus Josh Lucas and Michael Cuesta's Tell Tale.
Kirby Dick explains his Outrage
by Amber Wilkinson
The director reveals what motivated him to spotlight closeted and hypocritical US politicians in his latest film.
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