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Kodak files for bankruptcy
by Jennie Kermode - 19 Jan 2012
Digital killed the film camera star.
Glasgow Film Festival line-up revealed
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Jan 2012
Your Sister's Sister headlines 2012 event.
2012 BAFTA nominations announced
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Jan 2012
The Artist faces off against Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Fassbender and Streep win at the Dorian Awards
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Jan 2012
Critics celebrate stars who promote diversity, as God Hates Fags picket Golden Globes.
The Descendants and The Artist make hay at the Golden Globes
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Jan 2012
Surprise winners fill out a rounded field at star studded event.
Norway leads the way
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Jan 2012
2011 proves a Scandinavian success story.
Make more popular films, says Cameron
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Jan 2012
PM tells British film industry it must appeal more to the mainstream.
Pentagon investigates new Kathryn Bigelow project
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Jan 2012
Did filmmakers receive leaked information about the hunt for Osama Bin Laden?
Iron Lady faces hostile crowds
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Jan 2012
Thatcher biopic is attacked from left and right.
US National Society of Film Critics celebrates Melancholia
by Jennie Kermode - 07 Jan 2012
Von Trier film takes top prize from top critics.
Farewell My Queen to open Berlin Film Festival
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Jan 2012
Meryl Streep also honoured by 62nd edition.
Iranian House of Cinema ordered to close
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Jan 2012
Independent film institute accused of operating illegally.
Tree Of Life takes big prize at OFCS Awards
by Jennie Kermode - 02 Jan 2012
Michael Fassbender and Tilda Swinton take acting gongs.
Bad news at US box office
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Dec 2011
Ratings slump as big name films fail to pull in the crowds.
Gerard Butler hospitalised after surfing accident
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Dec 2011
Star nearly drowned filming stunt.
Four additional films announced for Sundance
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Dec 2011
One premiere, two Spotlight entries and a Park City At Midnight movie added to programme.
Glasgow dances with the stars
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Dec 2011
Gene Kelly retrospective to feature at 2012 festival. Youth Festival details also announced.
Christian Bale assaulted by Chinese guards
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Dec 2011
Star is beaten while attempting to visit dissident Chen Guangcheng.
The Artist leads silent charge for Golden Globes
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Dec 2011
Black and white film gets six nominations
Police apologise for arresting filmmaker
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Dec 2011
Anthony Baxter challenges enquiry findings about You've Been Trumped arrest.
Riz Ahmed and Antonia Campbell-Hughes among Europe's Shooting Stars
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Dec 2011
British and Irish stars will be lauded as emerging talent at Berlinale
BIFA Awards announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 05 Dec 2011
Tyrannosaur stamps on competition
Dev Anand dies of a heart attack
by Jennie Kermode - 04 Dec 2011
Indian icon passes away aged 88.
Nicolas Roeg honoured
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Dec 2011
London Critics' Film Circle celebrates Don't Look Now director
New York Film Critcs' Circle Awards announced
by Jennie Kermode - 30 Nov 2011
Brad Pitt and Meryl Streep take top honours.
Ken Russell has died aged 84
by Robert Munro - 28 Nov 2011
Veteran British director passed away yesterday
Sundance announces documentary film grants
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Nov 2011
British co-production Dayani Cristal among recipients.
Sundance London opening event announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Nov 2011
Evening with Robert Redford and T Bone Burnett to kick off weekend
Turkish delights
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Nov 2011
17th annual festival kicks off in London
John Neville dies aged 86
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Nov 2011
Baron Munchausen leaves the stage.
Tyrannosaur and Tinker Tailor among Stockholm Festival winners
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Nov 2011
Oslo, August 31st, named best film.
Was Natalie Wood murdered?
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Nov 2011
Police re-open investigation into 1981 drowning of Hollywood star.
BAFTA Scotland winners announced
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Nov 2011
Big success for Donkeys.
French Film Festival launches in Glasgow
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Nov 2011
Romantic Anonymous opens to a sell-out crowd.
Inverness Film Festival Kicks Off Today
by Robert Munro - 09 Nov 2011
Scottish premières include: The Deep Blue Sea, Shame and Wuthering Heights.
British Independent Film Awards nominees announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 31 Oct 2011
Shame, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Tyrannosaur lead chase.
London Film Festival awards announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 27 Oct 2011
We Need To Talk About Kevin wins top prize
Scottish BAFTA shortlist announced
by Jennie Kermode - 19 Oct 2011
Neds and Donkeys lead the field.
New York Film Festival director to step down after 50th edition
by Amber Wilkinson - 17 Oct 2011
Richard Peña says it's 'time for transition'
Iran sentences actress to 90 lashes
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Oct 2011
Marzieh Vafamehr will also be jailed for starring in controversial film.
Stranger Things named best UK feature at Raindance
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Oct 2011
Festival director heralds success as attendance up 62 per cent.
Pixar guru Steve Jobs dies
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Oct 2011
Tributes paid to Apple boss who gave us Buzz Lightyear and Nemo.
Pasos Dobles takes home San Sebastian Golden Shell
by Amber Wilkinson - 24 Sep 2011
British debut Wild Bill also picks up festival gong.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland occupied by protestors
by Jennie Kermode - 23 Sep 2011
Students stage protest at escalating fees.
Take One Action to open in Glasgow and Edinburgh
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Sep 2011
The film festival that aims to change the world.
Roman Polanski to receive lifetime achievement award
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Sep 2011
Controversial director will return to Zurich to collect festival prize.
Polish shorts come to London
by Jennie Kermode - 15 Sep 2011
Emerging talent celebrated in Riverside festival
New Edinburgh International Film Festival director announced
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Sep 2011
Top critic Chris Fujiwara to take the helm
Edindocs festival enters its second year
by Jennie Kermode - 13 Sep 2011
Anthony Baxter and Phil Rosenthal to attend September 2011 event
Cliff Robertson dies aged 88
by Robert Munro - 11 Sep 2011
Oscar winning actor passes away a day after his 88th birthday.
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