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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.
Twilight falls
by Darren Amner
Peter Facinelli talks about his hotly anticipated vampire film.
New Europe Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson
Second edition celebrates films from central and eastern countries of the EU.
First Light film-makers
by Jennie Kermode
Young people from Glasgow show what they can do with film.
An actor for all seasons
by Jennie Kermode
A look back at the work of the great Paul Scofield.
Roll out the red carpet
by Daniel Hooper
What's it like to attend a film promotion event?
Jean Pierre Darroussin Interview
by Jennie Kermode
The accomplished actor/director talks about The Premonition at the French Film Festival.
Roxburgh on Romulus
by Amber Wilkinson
Exclusive interview with actor Richard about his directorial debut.
Plight of the living dead
by Tony Sullivan
As Diary Of The Dead is released on DVD read our exclusive interview with George A Romero about zombies, the perils of the internet and a Sound Of Music remake.
Festival frenzy
by Amber Wilkinson
Travel the world from the comfort of a cinema, thanks to a host of international festivals this month.
Heath Ledger remembered
by Jennie Kermode
A look at the life of the star to whom the <a href="/festivals/australia">Australian Film Festival</a> is paying tribute.
Adventure awards bring festival to a close
by Val Kermode
It's a wrap in Sheffield
Into the void
by Val Kermode
Joe Simpson talks about mountaineering and <a href="http://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/reviews.php?film_id=10001">Touching The Void</a>.
Spotlight Beijing
by Anton Bitel
Chinese films hit London.
Ready for adventure
by Val Kermode
The third Sheffield Adventure Film Festival gets into gear.
Rec revealed
by Jennie Kermode
Paco Plaza and Jaume Balaguero talk about their monster Spanish hit.
Films that go bump in the night
by Jennie Kermode
A look at what Frightfest attendees thought of the films on offer at this year's GFF.
A grand day out
by Scott Macdonald
What do GFF attendees and volunteers think of the festival?
How music changed history
by Jennie Kermode
John Sayles on <a href="http://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/reviews.php?film_id=13005">Honeydripper</a>.
Let the games begin...
by Stephen McMorland
The cast and crew of <a href="http://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/reviews.php?film_id=10951">GamerZ</a> dice with roleplay.
GFF diary, episode two
by Jennie Kermode
I am a fugitive from a chain gang...
Jack Black rewinds the comedy
by Anton Bitel
Anton Bitel meets the star of Be Kind Rewind.
GFF diary, episode one
by Jennie Kermode
Life is nothing if not totally ironic...
Where's me Jumper?
by Ben Sillis
News from the <a href="http://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/reviews.php?film_id=13011">Jumper</a> press conference.
Liman 'down-and-dirty' for Jumper
by Paul Griffiths
Star Hayden Christensen praises the <a href="http://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/reviews.php?film_id=13011">Jumper</a> director's spontaneity.
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