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Carol comes out top at Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics' Awards
by Jennie Kermode - 19 Jan 2016
Tangerine is Unsung Film of the Year.
Mad Max wins top London Critics' award
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Jan 2016
45 Years wins Best British/Irish Film.
Sundance London dates brought forward
by Amber Wilkinson - 18 Jan 2016
Move to June 2-5 avoids Doc/Fest clash.
Portrait of the artists
by Richard Mowe - 17 Jan 2016
Details of film about Cézanne and Zola revealed at 18th Rendezvous with French Cinema.
The January sales are on - for French cinema
by Richard Mowe - 15 Jan 2016
Gala opening for Rendezvous in Paris.
The Revenant leads Oscar race
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Jan 2016
Mad Max: Fury Road also makes an impact as nominations are announced.
Alan Rickman dies at 69
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Jan 2016
Much-loved star had been suffering from cancer.
Oscar nomination announcers revealed
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 12 Jan 2016
Guillermo del Toro, John Krasinski and Ang Lee to present.
Only 19% of top Hollywood behind-the-scenes roles filled by women
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Jan 2016
Percentage of female directors rises - to 9%.
David Bowie dies at 69
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Jan 2016
Music legend and actor loses battle with cancer.
Triumph for The Revenant
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Jan 2016
The Martian also wins big at the Golden Globes.
Employees swear by Curzon campaign
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Jan 2016
Film launched to raise awareness of cinema under threat.
Partner of Sian Blake arrested in Ghana
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Jan 2016
Arthur Simpson-Kent suspected of murder.
Whiplash tops inaugural Scottish Film Critics' Awards
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Jan 2016
Best Scottish Film goes to MacBeth.
Carol and Bridge Of Spies lead BAFTA race
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Jan 2016
John Boyega nominated for Rising Star award.
Producers' Guild of America announces nominations
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Jan 2016
Awards strongly linked to Oscar success.
Hail, Caesar! to open Glasgow Film Festival
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Jan 2016
Coen brothers film screening will be UK première.
Oscar-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond has died
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 05 Jan 2016
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind DOP was 85.
Bodies found in hunt for missing actress
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Jan 2016
Police have yet to confirm if Sian Blake is among them.
Quentin Tarantino faces lawsuit
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Jan 2016
Was Django Unchained plagiarised?
Documentarian murdered in Gaziantep
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Dec 2015
Naji Jerf gunned down by assassin - Daesh claims responsibility.
Haskell Wexler dies at 93
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Dec 2015
Son pays tribute to Oscar-winning cinematographer.
Best Foreign Language Film Oscar shortlist announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 18 Dec 2015
80 entries whittled down to nine.
Score two for female composers
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Dec 2015
Only two women deemed eligible for soundtrack Oscars.
AFI lists its top films of the year
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Dec 2015
Winners to be celebrated at awards luncheon.
Max and Carol top Indiewire critics' poll
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Dec 2015
Charlotte Rampling is named Best Actress.
On the roadshow
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 16 Dec 2015
Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight prepares to go on tour.
Stunt spectacular planned for GFF
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Dec 2015
A taste of what's coming up in Glasgow.
2016 Berlin Shooting Stars announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Dec 2015
Eight up-and-coming European acting talents celebrated.
The Bride leads chase for Goyas
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Dec 2015
Spanish Academy announces short list.
Oscar Best Documentary shortlist announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze and Amber Wilkinson - 14 Dec 2015
15 films chosen from 124 contenders.
More prizes for Max
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Dec 2015
George Miller film wins at OFCS Awards.
Youth takes top prize at European Film Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 13 Dec 2015
Sorrentino's drama dominates.
Mad Max: Fury Road takes top nominations
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Dec 2015
Carol is also set to shine at the Golden Globes.
SAG nominations announced
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Dec 2015
Eclectic selection in actors' awards.
Glasgow Youth Film Festival announces 2016 slate
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Dec 2015
The Witch to open teen selection.
Sundance completes line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Dec 2015
Premieres, Documentary Premieres, Spotlight, Sundance Kids and announced.
OFCS Awards nominations announced
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Dec 2015
Carol and Sicario lead the race.
Ex Machina triumphs at BIFAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Dec 2015
Sci-fi drama takes four awards including Best British Independent.
Glasgow Cineworld closed due to storm damage
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Dec 2015
Storm Desmond raises the roof on Renfrew Street.
Robbert Loggia has died at 85
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Dec 2015
Respected character actor passes away.
Hail Caesar to open Berlinale
by Amber Wilkinson - 04 Dec 2015
Joel and Ethan Coen return to festival.
Sundance announces New Frontier titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Dec 2015
Festival celebrates 10 years of pushing boundaries.
Sundance announces competition titles
by Amber Wilkinson - 03 Dec 2015
Line-up set for US and World Dramatic and Documentary sections, plus Next.
Independent Spirit Awards nominations announced
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Nov 2015
Beasts Of No Nation and Carol among front runners.
Funding confirmed for HippFest
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Nov 2015
Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema will return in March.
Sundance reveals Midnight line-up
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Nov 2015
Rob Zombie and Kevin Smith among directors featured.
Cinemas turn down religious advert
by Jennie Kermode - 22 Nov 2015
Church of England is "disappointed and bewildered."
Dream teams at the Glasgow Film Festival
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Nov 2015
"Chemistry is everything," says festival director.
César hopes for new talents
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Nov 2015
Freya Mavor, Rod Paradot and Félix Moati are among celebrated young stars.
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