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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.
Tribeca Film Festival Diary Days Three and Four
by Amber Wilkinson
Kirby Dick's Outrage, Newsmakers, Jose Padhila on Garapa and Meat Without Feet.
Tribeca Film Festival Diary 2009: Days One and Two
by Amber Wilkinson
The fest and the future, Swimsuit Issue, Here And There, About Elly, Stay Cool and a brush with My Last Five Girlfriends.
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.
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EIFF Gets back its mojo


Locarno Isabella Rossellini receives Excellence Award


London Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut to close festival