Film4 Frightfest announces 2011 programme
by Scott Macdonald - 01 Jul 2011
Troll Hunter and hillbillies highlight a long weekend of terror
82nd Annual Academy Awards
by Scott Macdonald - 08 Mar 2010
The Hurt Locker sweeps the board
Farrah Fawcett dies aged 62
by Scott Macdonald - 25 Jun 2009
Charlie's angel passes on.
Jack Cardiff dies at 94
by Scott Macdonald - 23 Apr 2009
Legendary British cinematographer leaves us with a monumental legacy.
Every Slumdog has his day
by Scott Macdonald - 23 Feb 2009
Slumdog Millionaire sweeps the Oscars - eight awards!
The Hobbit Director Announced
by Scott Macdonald - 25 Apr 2008
Dark cinema maestro meets Tolkien in a pub...
By the Power of the Crystal Skull
by Scott Macdonald - 11 Sep 2007
Fourth Indiana Jones movie title announced.
Clean sweep for the Laid Off
by Scott Macdonald - 19 Jun 2007
Short living dead comedy walks off with the top prizes at the Jim Poole awards
The Oscars - nominations and summary!
by Scott Macdonald - 21 Nov 2007
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Cannes Announces full jury


Cannes Directors' Fortnight selection


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