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Want to do the Raindance?
by Amber Wilkinson
We take a look at this year's programmes and pick our five films to watch for.
Scarily familiar
by Anton Bitel
Although some of the films at <a href="/festivals/frightfest">FrightFest</a> had a cutting edge, many offered variations on older movies - we examine the killers and the copycats in our postmortem.
Sparkling Perry
by Amber Wilkinson
In our exclusive interview Brit acting stalwart Perry Benson talks about his contrasting roles in Somers Town and Mum & Dad.
Jaume Balagueró on REC
by Rory Ford
The Spanish director discusses his horror hit.
Troma Time
by Daniel Hooper
Maverick B-movie filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman talks about his latest film, Poultrygeist, and his mission with Troma films.
Jose Padhila on Elite Squad
by Amber Wilkinson
The Brazilian director talks about violence, drugs, politics, and how he risked his life to make his award-winning film.
The kids are all right
by Amber Wilkinson
At least they will be, if you take them to the Family Friendly Film Festival in Manchester this August.
Sachs of talent
by Amber Wilkinson
The director of Married Life talks about his latest film and his inspirations in our exclusive interview.
The truth is out there
by Andrew Robertson
As the latest X-Files film hits the big screen, we examine conspiracy theories in the movies.
A new look at cinema
by Jennie Kermode
Author Patricia MacCormack discusses her latest work on film theory.
Truth a casulty of war?
by Amber Wilkinson
Brian De Palma questions the reporting of the Iraq conflict and talks about the inspiration to make Redacted.
Metal tricky
by Katy Carter
Andrew Stanton, Sigourney Weaver, Ben Burtt and Jim Morris talk about breathing life into WALL·E.
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.
Keep an Eye on what we're up to
by Scott Macdonald
How to keep up to date with Eye For Film's RSS Feed
Hot city frights
by Anton Bitel
A look forward to Film4 FrightFest this August Bank Holiday.
The visitors
by Amber Wilkinson
Tom McCarthy, Hiam Abbass and Richard Jenkins talk about their latest film while in town for the EIFF.
Blazing a trail
by Scott Macdonald
Meet the hottest new talent at the EIFF.
Creature feature
by Amber Wilkinson
Legendary animator Ray Harryhausen talks about his life and work.
A complete history of Chris Waitt
by Dylan Matthew
Chris Waitt on <a class="banner_lnk_red" href="http://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/reviews.php?film_id=13236">A Complete History Of My Sexual Failures</a>.
EIFF 2008 Awards Announced
by Chris
The prizewinners gather in Edinburgh to celebrate.
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...
Cédric Klapisch on Paris
by Jennie Kermode
The acclaimed director discusses his latest work.
In search of Better Things
by Chris Docker
Duane Hopkins talks about his startling new film.
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>.
A grand night out
by Jennie Kermode, Max Crawford and Chris
The Edinburgh International Film Festival opens in style.
On The Edge Of Love
by Chris
Keira Knightley discusses her new film as it premieres in Edinburgh.
Stan Winston R.I.P.
by Jennie Kermode
The great effects master and creature creator dies aged 62.
Trip the light Fantastic
by Amber Wilkinson
Horror and fantasy fans set for a weekend to remember in Bradford
Middle Eastern promises
by Jennie Kermode
An exciting new season of Arab cinema opens at Edinburgh's Filmhouse
Goodbye Sydney Pollack
by Jennie Kermode
Acclaimed director and actor dies aged 73
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.
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2008 films announced
by Max Blinkhorn and Scott Macdonald
A great line-up for an ever-popular event
The Robert Kurtzman effect
by Darren Amner
The great FX master discusses his work.
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.
Mike Leigh talks Happy-Go-Lucky
by Jennie Kermode
The veteran director discusses his latest work.
Child's play
by Amber Wilkinson
Director Garth Jennings on Son Of Rambow.
Charlton Heston, 1924 - 2008
by Jennie Kermode
Legendary actor dies.
No laughing matter
by Tony Sullivan
Producer Chris Coen talks about remaking Funny Games.
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