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Tribeca Episode Four: The quirky and the cynical in US indie romcoms
by Amber Wilkinson
Lola Versus, Free Samples and The Giant Mechanical Man
Tribeca Episode Three - surrogate parents and unfortunate obsessions
by Amber Wilkinson
The Girl, A Better Life and Rubberneck.
Tribeca Episode Two: Sleepless Nights and Cheerful Weather
by Amber Wilkinson
Sleepless Night, Whole Lotta Soul, Cheerful Weather For The Wedding and a couple of Shorts.
Tribeca Episode One: Fact in fiction
by Amber Wilkinson
Planet Of Snail, War Witch, Una Noche, Off Label and a chat to some documentarians.
Making the running
by Amber Wilkinson
Jerry Rothwell talks about his documentary style and latest film Town Of Runners.
In search of Beauty
by Jennie Kermode
Deon Lotz talks about his role as a troubled man in the grip of obsession.
Tribeca opening press conference
by Amber Wilkinson
Festival team talk 11 years of the festival, freedom and films that change your life.
Tribeca Film Festival preview
by Anne-Katrin Titze and Amber Wilkinson
10 films to look out for at this year's showcase.
Eye for books
by Jennie Kermode
We look at the Shoot It! story of independent film, plus three volumes in the Queer Film Classics series.
Delicacy, death and the Swedish
by Robert Munro
Directors David and Stéphane Foenkinos talk about new film Delicacy.
Derek Magyar's journal
by Darren Amner and Derek Magyar
Part two of our exclusive inside look at the actor/director's work.
Dead By Dawn part two: when life is short, death is the main feature.
by Chris
A focus on the features from the horror film festival.
Obituary: Claude Miller
by Richard Mowe
We look back at the life and work of the French director.
Dead By Dawn part one: life is short
by Chris
Thrills and chills from the famous horror film festival.
Family and little miracles
by Anne-Katrin Titze
Director Pablo Giorgelli talks about Las Acacias
Titanic sails… again
by Lee Griffiths
Will 3D be plain sailing or leave viewers with a sinking feeling?
New Directors/New Films - 2012 programme highlights
by Anne-Katrin Titze
We take a look at New York's showcase dedicated to fresh talent.
Playing the Bill
by Amber Wilkinson
Charlie Creed-Miles talks about playing the titular character in Dexter Fletcher's debut.
Possessed!
by Jennie Kermode
Seven cinematic exorcisms to test your nerves.
Daring the D-Box
by David Graham
We meet the cinema seat with a life of its own.
Getting Carter
by Sophie Monks Kaufman
Taylor Kitsch, Willem Dafoe, Andrew Stanton and Lynn Collins talk about creating Disney's blockbuster.
Rendez-Vous with French filmmakers - Part Two
by Anne-Katrin Titze
A chat with Mathieu Demy, Jean-François Laguionie and Anik Leray
Rendez-Vous with French filmmakers - Part One
by Anne-Katrin Titze
We talk to Vincent Lindon and Mathieu Amalric about their films showing in New York's French film showcase.
New York's Rendez-Vous With French cinema - Part Two
by Anne-Katrin Titze
A second batch of highlights from Unifrance's Gallic showcase
New York's Rendez-Vous With French cinema - Part One
by Anne-Katrin Titze
As Unifrance's 17th showcase comes to the city that never sleeps, we take a look at some of the highlights
Going bananas
by Jennie Kermode
GFF Diary days 10 & 11: Bertrand Tavernier, Aki Kaurismäki, Frightfest and the Gene Kelly Ceilidh.
The abyss gazes also
by Jennie Kermode
GFF Diary days 8 & 9: Werner Herzog, Vivienne Westwood, Frightfest and otherworldly experiences.
Secret lives, secret loves
by Jennie Kermode
The hidden history of Hollywood lesbians.
Scenting success
by Jennie Kermode
GFF Diary days 6 & 7: Annie Ross, Brian Cox, the Margaret Tait Award and the smell of Robert Pattinson.
Time on their side
by Jennie Kermode
Reece Ritchie and Amara Karan talk about All In Good Time
The story of Wild Bill
by Amber Wilkinson
Dexter Fletcher on the father/son dynamics, character-driven drama and classy cast of his directorial debut.
In the drink
by Jennie Kermode
GFF Diary days 4 & 5: underwater escapades, lewd old lesbians and a trip to the end of the world.
Romantic comedy - an alien concept?
by Amber Wilkinson
Nacho Vigalondo discusses his latest film Extraterrestrial and upcoming thriller Windows.
The agony and the ecstasy
by Jennie Kermode
GFF Diary days 2 & 3: Hammer Horror, Irvine Welsh, great Scots and classic cabaret.
Derek Magyar's journal
by Darren Amner and Derek Magyar
The actor director speaks from the set of The Secrets We Share.
Sleep furiously
by Val Kermode
Katsumi Sakaguchi on his new film and challenging Japanese attitudes to rape.
Sister act
by Jennie Kermode
Lynn Shelton talks about Your Sister's Sister
Opening shots
by Jennie Kermode
Glasgow Film Festival 2012, Diary One
Berlinale wrap-up
by Owen Van Spall
From the old-fashioned class of Barbara to the intensity of Captive and dark comedy of Jayne Mansfield's car, we look back at the festival's 62nd edition.
Dead funny
by Jennie Kermode
Zam Salim tackles the ultimate dead end job in Up There.
Look North
by Jennie Kermode
Amanda Millen on what's coming up at the goNORTH festival.
The Day Off revisited
by Owen Van Spall
How Ray Galton and Alan Simpson revived a film that never was.
Sundance Episode 5: Bestiaire, My Brother The Devil, Nobody Walks and Bachelorette
by Amber Wilkinson
Animals and keepers, running with the pack and beastly friends.
Sundance Episode 4: Mads Brugger on The Ambassador and Liberal Arts
by Amber Wilkinson
The germination of ideas... and germs.
Sundance Episode 3: Beasts Of The Southern Wild, Robot And Frank and Lay The Favourite.
by Amber Wilkinson
Unusual care-giving, a film to be beaten and playing the odds.
Sundance Episode 2: California Solo, Red Lights and The Ambassador
by Amber Wilkinson
Films explore showmanship, chicanery and self-denial.
Sundance Opening Night: Robert Redford, The Queen Of Versailles and Wish You Were Here
by Amber Wilkinson
Despite dark times there's no paralysis here, says founder.
Sundance Film Festival preview
by Amber Wilkinson
As the daddy of independent film festivals starts in Utah, we pick the films we're most looking forward to seeing.
The Fiennes art of Shakespeare
by Amber Wilkinson
We talk to Ralph Fiennes about the release of his directorial debut, Coriolanus
Mind the science
by Jennie Kermode
How cinema has sold myths about sex addiction and psychology.
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