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Weinstein jury in deadlock
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Feb 2020
Judge says they must strive for a unanimous verdict
New Directors/New Films announces line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Feb 2020
NYC festival opening with Sundance winner Boys State
Made In Italy returns to London
by Amber Wilkinson - 21 Feb 2020
Line-up and guests announced
Eugene Hernandez appointed Director of New York Film Festival
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 19 Feb 2020
Dennis Lim named Director of Programming
Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President to open Tribeca
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 17 Feb 2020
Mary Wharton film lined up for 19th edition
César awards furore over Polanski
by Richard Mowe - 15 Feb 2020
Academy board resign as ceremony looms
Glasgow Short Film Festival line-up announced
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Feb 2020
This year's focus is the politics of place
San Sebastian announces South Korean retrospective
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Feb 2020
Selection to focus on golden era films of Fifties and Sixties
Parasite makes history at the Oscars
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Feb 2020
A record breaking night at the Academy Awards
The Farewell is Independent Spirits Best Feature
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Feb 2020
Sandler and Zellweger win acting awards
Kirk Douglas dies
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Feb 2020
Spartacus star was 103
1917 is big BAFTA winner
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Feb 2020
Joaquin Phoenix calls out lack of racial diversity
Minari, Boys State take Grand Jury Prizes at Sundance
by Amber Wilkinson - 02 Feb 2020
Tabitha Jackson named as new festival head
Polanski leads French César nominations
by Richard Mowe - 29 Jan 2020
Auteuil, Ardant, Dujardin and Hanael vie for acting honours
Full Glasgow Film Festival line-up announced
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Jan 2020
Alice Winocour, Emily Beecham and Coky Giedroyc among guests set to attend
Happy to be Misérables in France
by Richard Mowe - 28 Jan 2020
Oscar nominee takes top awards in the Lumières
My First Film to open Glasgow Short Film Festival
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Jan 2020
Felix Kubin joins guest line-up
25th New York Rendez-Vous with French Cinema lineup announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 23 Jan 2020
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s The Truth to open festival
Sundance looks to future
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Jan 2020
Festival skips press conference as chiefs talk of evolution and revolution
Terry Jones dies at 77
by Jennie Kermode - 22 Jan 2020
Tributes pour in for Monty Python star
Huppert to bring home Queen of Scotland
by Richard Mowe - 21 Jan 2020
French star to play Mary Stuart on Edinburgh Fringe
Parasite actors named Best Cast at SAG awards
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Jan 2020
Avengers: Endgame stunt team honoured
Parasite wins top award at the Eddies
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Jan 2020
Cathy Repola receives heritage award
French cinema chases the blues
by Richard Mowe - 17 Jan 2020
Binoche comedy opens Paris film event
Synchronic to open Glasgow Frightfest
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Jan 2020
Full line-up revealed
Sundance announces juries
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jan 2020
Hawke, Rossellini, Rees and Araki all feature
Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood is Critics Choice Best Picture
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Jan 2020
Joaquin Phoenix and Renée Zellweger take top acting awards
Spike Lee to be president of Cannes
by Richard Mowe - 14 Jan 2020
BlacKkKlansman director heads competition jury
Joker leads in Oscar race
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Jan 2020
Full list of Academy Award nominations revealed
Femspectives line-up announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Jan 2020
Glasgow Feminist Film Festival returns for second year
Jeremy Irons to head Berlin International Jury
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Jan 2020
British star says appointment is 'a treat'
Glasgow announces opening and closing galas
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Jan 2020
Proxima and How To Build A Girl bookend festival
Binoche to open French film jamboree
by Richard Mowe - 08 Jan 2020
Paris rolls out the red carpet - despite the strikes
Joker comes up trumps with 11 BAFTA nominations
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Jan 2020
..But chief 'disappointed' by lack of diversity
Parasite triumphs in OFCS awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Jan 2020
Bong Joon Ho's film scoops six awards
1917 is surprise Golden Globes winner
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Jan 2020
Awkwafina becomes first ever Asian woman to win a Globe
1 in 10 top grossing 2019 films directed by a woman
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Jan 2020
New report shows progress remains slow for people of colour
The Irishman leads OFCS nominations
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Dec 2019
Race to the top remains tight
Curzon Cinemas purchased by Cohen Media Group
by Jennie Kermode - 23 Dec 2019
Deal includes distributor Artificial Eye
Oscar Best International Film shortlist announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 16 Dec 2019
New category replaces Best Foreign Language Film
Oscar documentary race narrows
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Dec 2019
Tales of war, social conflict and environmental renewal lead the charge
Danny Aiello dies at 86
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Dec 2019
Cher and Spike Lee lead tributes
GFF goes futuristic
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Dec 2019
Festival plans weekend of immersive sci-fi screenings
Cage-a-rama returns
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Dec 2019
Attendees include Cage's stand-in Marco Kyris
Marriage Story tops Golden Globe nominations
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Dec 2019
Critics ask "Where are the women?"
The Irishman leads Critics Choice nominations
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Dec 2019
Full list of contenders revealed
The Favourite is European Film Awards big winner
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Dec 2019
Yorgos Lanthimos named Best European Director
Sundance announces feature film slate
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Dec 2019
Jolie, Wishaw, Riseborough and Affleck among star names
The Irishman hits the spot in NYC
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Dec 2019
New York Film Critics Circle awards announced
Glasgow CEO appointed
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Dec 2019
GFF co-director Allison Gardner takes on additional role
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