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Laughter in the face of adversity
by Richard Mowe - 16 Jan 2015
Paris rolls out the welcome mat at the Unifrance Rendez-vous with French Cinema.
Boyhood, Birdman and The Theory Of Everything fight it out at the Oscars
by Jennie Kermode, Anne-Katrin Titze - 15 Jan 2015
Those nominations in full.
Writer Brian Clemens dies
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Jan 2015
TV Avengers creator and Hammer horror scribe was 83.
Boyhood takes top prize at the Golden Globes
by Jennie Kermode - 12 Jan 2015
The Grand Budapest Hotel also wins big.
Farewell to Anita Ekberg
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Jan 2015
Star of La Dolce Vita dies at 83.
Samuel Goldwyn Jr dies
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Jan 2015
Master And Commander producer was 88
Grand Budapest Hotel is BAFTA favourite
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Jan 2015
This year's nominations announced.
Rod Taylor dies
by Jennie Kermode - 09 Jan 2015
Star of The Birds was 84
Exodus: Gods And Kings banned in Egypt
by Jennie Kermode - 27 Dec 2014
Cairo joins Rabat in condemning "historically inaccurate" film.
Billie Whitelaw dies
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Dec 2014
Celebrated actress was 82.
Boyhood wins again
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Dec 2014
Linklater film tops Criticwire end of year poll.
Mark Adams appointed EIFF artistic director
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Dec 2014
Screen International chief critic to take up position in March.
OFCS Awards winners revealed
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Dec 2014
The Grand Budapest Hotel takes Best Picture.
Ida wins big at European Film Awards
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Dec 2014
Five gongs for Polish drama.
Golden Globe nominations announced
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Dec 2014
A strong showing for British film.
Glasgow Film Festival events announced
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Dec 2014
Strictly Ballroom dance spectacular to be held in Kelvingrove Museum.
AFI reveals its films of the year
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Dec 2014
"They are a part of our American cultural heritage," says Bob Gazzele.
Pride triumphs at British Independent Film Awards
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Dec 2014
Yann Demange named best director for '71.
New facts emerge in Misty Upham case
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 06 Dec 2014
Washington State Medical Examiner reports.
US National Board of Review announces 2014 winners
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 03 Dec 2014
A Most Violent Year takes Best Film.
Oscar documentary shortlist announced
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 02 Dec 2014
Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences reveals the final 15.
Boyhood is best, say NY critics
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Dec 2014
Richard Linklater film scoops early award.
Titli takes top prize at Gijón
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Dec 2014
Melbourne and Party Girl among winners
A postcard from Gijón Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 22 Nov 2014
Terry Gilliam honoured for career and birthday, Yvonne Blake named Woman of Cinema and a brush with Oscar.
Mike Nichols dies
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Nov 2014
The Graduate director was 83
Here's looking at you, kid
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Nov 2014
11th Glasgow Film Festival to honour Ingrid Bergman
Starred Up takes top Scottish BAFTAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Nov 2014
David Mackenzie drama a treble winner while James McAvoy honoured for Filth.
Benedict Cumberbatch honoured by BIFAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 16 Nov 2014
Imitation Game star to pick up Variety Award... plus full list of nominees.
Hollywood Awards results announced
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Nov 2014
The Imitation Game leads the pack.
Hasbro in potential Dreamworks bid
by Jennie Kermode - 14 Nov 2014
Toy company eyes studio.
An Open Secret back on for DOC NYC
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 12 Nov 2014
Amy Berg may have won battle over film.
EFA nominees and first winners announced.
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Nov 2014
Starred Up and Locke among early recipients.
Mystery surrounds An Open Secret
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 08 Nov 2014
Will Amy Berg's film still feature at DOC NYC?
Boston Jewish Film Festival kicks off
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Nov 2014
26th edition runs from November 5-17
Sundance Insitutes selects six projects for 10th Rawi Screenwriters Lab
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Nov 2014
Shake, Bagdhad Perfume, Killer Of The Selawa, Tide, Snow and The Golden Cap Club make list.
Halloween happenings 2014
by Jennie Kermode - 26 Oct 2014
Spooky goings-on around the UK.
BAFTA Scotland announces nominees
by Amber Wilkinson - 23 Oct 2014
Sunshine On Leith leads charge.
Daniele Watts charged with lewd conduct
by Jennie Kermode - 22 Oct 2014
Is actress being punished for speaking out against police?
Leviathan wins top award in London
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Oct 2014
Russian film takes top honours as First Feature gong goes to The Tribe
Scottish film studio plans get a boost
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Oct 2014
Creative Scotland announces three year film strategy.
Missing actress Misty Upham found dead in ravine
by Jennie Kermode and Anne-Katrin Titze - 17 Oct 2014
August: Osage County star was 32.
Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival announces awards
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Oct 2014
"It was an honour to watch so many brave pieces of filmmaking," says curator.
Blue Moon Film Festival preview
by Rebecca Naughten - 13 Oct 2014
We look ahead to new event putting spotlight on female filmmakers.
Stephen Frears to receive BFI Fellowship
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Oct 2014
High Fidelity director honoured at London Film Festival
Play Poland goes fourth
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Oct 2014
Festival highlights include Ida and Life Feels Good.
Steve Martin to receive lifetime achievement award
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Oct 2014
Comic star to receive American Film Institute accolade.
Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival opens
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Oct 2014
Spectacular launch in Kelvingrove museum
Magical Girl triumphs in San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 28 Sep 2014
Cedric Kahn's Wild Life takes speical jury prize.
French Legion of Honour ceremony for Michael Barker and Tom Bernard
by Anne-Katrin Titze - 24 Sep 2014
Sony Pictures Classics founders celebrated.
Denzel receives Donostia
by Amber Wilkinson - 20 Sep 2014
Washington on the red carpet at San Sebastián
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