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Soldiering On
by Jennie Kermode
Mark Ashmore tells us about his new film, Broken Britain.
Fighting Spirit
by Jennie Kermode
We talk with producer Bill Little about the difficult business of taking a film from script to screen.
Eye Say
by Jennie Kermode
A look behind the headlines at what's going on in the world of film. This week: pirates ahoy!
Loopy Politics
by Jennie Kermode
Peter Capaldi, Chris Addison and Armando Iannucci tell us what making In The Loop was like for them.
Getting In The Loop
by Amber Wilkinson
James Gandolfini and Mimi Kennedy talk about their roles in Armando Iannucci's satire.
Making Manero
by Amber Wilkinson
Exclusive interview with Pablo Larraín about his dark and gritty drama centring on a John Travolta-obssessed Chilean.
Steven Lewis Simpson talks Rez Bomb
by Donald Munro
The Scottish-born director on his new thriller set in the poorest parts of America.
Cinema for everyone
by Jennie Kermode
Award-winning young entrepreneur Dean Rhodes-Brandon talks about equal access to film.
The end of an epic career
by Jennie Kermode
We look back at the spectacular musical achievements of Maurice Jarre.
A quantum of stunts
by Stephen Carty
You may not know the name Derek Lea, but you've doubtless seen him. He talks to us about his Bond back catalogue.
This is hardcore...
by Lee Griffiths
Exclusive interview with director Pascal Laugier about his disturbing horror film Martyrs.
Bart got a release date
by Amber Wilkinson
Ten years after he conceived it, Brian Hecker's Bart Got A Room is finally coming out in the US - we talk to him about the film's journey.
Natasha Richardson remembered
by Jennie Kermode
Dead at 45 following a tragic accident, this capable actress left a remarkable film legacy.
Jasmine's journey
by Amber Wilkinson
The director of Cactus talks about making the move from camerawoman to writer/director.
Wizards of Oz
by Amber Wilkinson
As the 15th London Australian Film Festival opens, we take a look at what's on and ask what the future holds in store for the film industry Down Under.
Mark Hartley talks Not Quite Hollywood
by Jennie Kermode
The Australian director on the neglected history of exploitation cinema.
The top ten funniest films
by Jennie Kermode and the Eye For Film team
Our pick of the ten greatest comedy films ever made.
Ilmar Raag talks about his career
by Jennie Kermode
The acclaimed director of The Class discusses the challenges he has faced and how his work has been received at home in Estonia.
Resurrecting the past
by Anton Bitel
FrightFest's Spring Awakening has an older gem but the modern films are stuck in a time warp.
Apocalypse how?
by Jennie Kermode
As Watchmen blasts across our screens, we ask: is the end of the world nigh?
The Final Reel
by Jennie Kermode
Days Nine and Ten of the Glasgow Film Festival: scary monsters, punk nostalgia and Scandinavian treats.
Hits and Misses
by Jennie Kermode
Days Seven and Eight of the Glasgow Film Festival: pirates, wrestlers, horror films and sticky-out ears.
In the Red Room
by Jennie Kermode
Days Five and Six of the Glasgow Film Festival: rabbits, religion and Audrey Hepburn.
Berlin Film Festival: It's a wrap
by Darren Amner and Adam Micklethwaite
Our team pick their favourites from the fest.
A rising star is born
by Maria Realf
BAFTA winner Noel Clarke talks about his recent win, future projects and a desire for weird fan mail.
When the Lights go Down
by Jennie Kermode
Days Three and Four of the Glasgow Film Festival: Robin Hood, short film, and European cinema.
Heavy Metal Cinema
by Jennie Kermode
Rock band Anvil tell us what it was like to star in their own documentary.
Want To See More Of Me?
by Val Kermode
An exhibition which dramatically unites the worlds of film and art
Berlin Festival Diary: Day 10
by Darren Amner and Adam Micklethwaite
The International, Eden Is West and a press conference with Costa-Gravas and Riccardo Scamario
Rude Awakening
by Jennie Kermode
Days One and Two of the Glasgow Film Festival: In The Loop, Anvil and The Dungeon Moor Killings.
Berlin Festival Diary: Day Nine
by Darren Amner and Adam Micklethwaite
Dust Of Time, Pink Panther and Steve Martin on "critical snobbery".
Berlin Festival Diary: Day Eight
by Darren Amner and Adam Micklethwaite
Notorious, An Education, plus German Satire Short Cut To Hollywood.
Disturbing Grace
by Tony Sullivan
Exclusive interview with director Paul Solet on his debut horror feature.
Why James Bond flew in Bedford
by Robyn Jankel
Every wanted to fly through the air like a superhero? We visit the wind tunnel where 007 and others have been blasted off their feet.
Berlin Festival Diary: Day Seven
by Darren Amner and Adam Micklethwaite
Today, It Might Get Loud, plus Chéri red carpet and why we're not feeling in the Pink.
Berlin Festival Diary: Day Six
by Darren Amner and Adam Micklethwaite
Chéri... plus Michelle Pfeiffer talks younger men.
Berlin Diary: Day Five
by Darren Amner and Adam Micklethwaite
The Messenger and press conference, a chat to Bernard Tavernier, plus Keanu Reeves on The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee.
Berlin Diary: Day Four
by Darren Amner and Adam Micklethwaite
A high time at High Life, enraged by Rage, plus Coyote, Absolute Evil and Mammoth.
Science in Film
by Jennie Kermode
We see plenty of science fiction blockbusters, but how do the movies treat the real thing?
Berlin Diary: Day Three
by Darren Amner and Adam Micklethwaite
Beast Stalker and In The Electric Mist press conference and film
Berlin Diary: Day Two
by Darren Amner and Adam Micklethwaite
Kate Winslet on nudity, plus capsule reviews of Marin Blue, Ricky and Adam Resurrected.
Berlin Diary: Day One
by Darren Amner and Adam Micklethwaite
The International red carpet and some films to look forward to.
Sean Ellis on The Brøken
by Amber Wilkinson
The director discusses his new horror thriller.
John Waters and Nigel Wingrove on censorship
by Jane Fae
A look at new laws in England and how censorship like this can affect the film industry.
Classic films get a new look
by Jennie Kermode
Chris Panzner talks about the new style of animation set to change the way we look at old films.
Sundance Diary: Day Eight
by Amber Wilkinson and Tony Sullivan
Big Fan, An Education, The Cove, Tyson, Carmo Hit The Road, Old Partner and Adam
Sundance Diary: Day Seven
by Amber Wilkinson and Tony Sullivan
James Gandolfini, Mimi Kennedy and Paul Solet, plus The Only Good Indian and The Immaculate Conception Of Little Dizzle.
Rebecca Hall tells all
by Max Crawford
The Orange Rising Star Award nominee on life as a film star, Ron Howard, and working with Woody Allen.
Sundance Diary: Day Six
by Amber Wilkinson and Tony Sullivan
Grace, World's Greatest Dad, plus the BMI Snowball and Armando Iannucci.
Sundance Diary: Day Five
by Amber Wilkinson
Sin Nombre, The Winning Season, The Informers, Bronson, Earth Days and The End Of The Line.
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Heir presumptive Rob Rice on the power of comedy, political disappointments and Ponderosa

Keeping the rhythm Hugo Ruíz on storytelling techniques, kinky cinema and Dante

From personal to universal Karla Murthy on The Gas Station Attendant and her relationship with her dad

Family reunion Tasha Hubbard on exploring the aftermath of the Sixties Scoop in Meadowlarks

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