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Swift banter
by Amber Wilkinson
Billy Connolly, Jack Black, Emily Blunt, James Corden and Rob Letterman talk Gulliver's Travels.
Scorsese on Scorsese
by Owen Van Spall
The legendary director talks about his life and career at BAFTA event
Going back to Narnia
by Amber Wilkinson
Skandar Keynes, Liam Neeson, Georgie Henley and Will Poulter talk about Voyage Of The Dawn Treader
Srdjan Spasojevic (uncensored)
by Anton Bitel
The director of A Serbian Film talks about his controversial movie and the BBFC cuts.
Now that's magic!
by Jennie Kermode
With Harry Potter riding high at the box office, we check out some of the most magical kids' films on DVD.
Leslie Nielsen remembered
by Jennie Kermode
One of the greatest comedians of our age has died, but surely he won't be forgotten.
Some like it hot
by Amber Wilkinson
Director Ashley Horner, Nancy Trotter Landry and Liam Browne talk about making steamy romance brilliantlove.
A clown jewel
by Amber Wilkinson
French cinema comedian and director Pierre Étaix talks about his fight for his films and work with Jacques Tati.
To eternity and beyond
by Jennie Kermode
Director Michael Madsen on Into Eternity and the art of making existential science fiction documentaries.
Finding The Flaw
by Val Kermode
David Sington and David Fairhead discuss their documentary about the 2008 financial crisis.
A piece of work
by Val Kermode
Docfest diary - an encounter with Joan Rivers.
Train of thought
by Amber Wilkinson
Lixin Fan talks about Chinese migration and his Last Train Home
Under the Hammer
by Jennie Kermode
This Halloween, we look back at the legacy of Britain's creepiest horror house.
A world of difference
by Owen Van Spall
The celebration of indigenous film at the 4th Native Spirit Festival
Pretty evil in pink
by James Benefield
Robin McLeavy talks about her role in The Loved Ones
He shoots, he scores
by Jennie Kermode
Director Ronan Pollock talks about his documentary following an unusual football tournament.
Money in the movies
by Jennie Kermode
As Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps opens across the UK, we look at other films that have focused on the green stuff.
San Sebastian Film Festival: Days Six and Seven
by Amber Wilkinson
A few festival favourites, Aita, Beautiful Boy, Barney's Version and Sarah's Key
San Sebastian Film Festival: Day Five
by Amber Wilkinson
Death and birth, Genpin, October and John Sayle's Amigo.
San Sebastian Film Festival: Day Four
by Amber Wilkinson
Journalists and their cough-ins, Marimbas From Hell and Black Bread
San Sebastian Film Festival: Day Three
by Amber Wilkinson
Carancho, Cirkus Columbia, Lucia, Post Mortem and a Rita Hayworth pintxo
San Sebastian Film Festival: Day Two
by Amber Wilkinson
Peter Mullan on a mantelpiece, Bicycle, Apple, Spoon and Honey.
San Sebastian Film Festival: Day One
by Amber Wilkinson
I Saw The Devil, Colours In The Dark and Neds
Clive Donner Remembered
by Jennie Kermode
We look back on the life of the man who was once the voice of youth.
The road to Cherry Tree Lane
by James Benefield
Director Paul Andrew Williams reveals his motivations for his latest urban chiller.
A bloody good time at FrightFest
by Darren Amner
This year's horror showcase proves a killer.
Inside The Last Exorcism
by Jennie Kermode
Daniel Stamm reveals some of the secrets behind his latest film.
Mad about Bella
by Jennie Kermode
Janice Danielle discusses her acclaimed short film and the groundbreaking idea behind it.
Playing with fire
by Jennie Kermode
Daniel Alfredson on the girl who demanded to be filmed.
Surviving the Film4 FrightFest 2010
by Anton Bitel
Tips and recommendations for London's annual horror extravaganza
The Secret of success
by Amber Wilkinson
Director Juan José Campanella talks about his Oscar-winner The Secret In Their Eyes
Seeking refuge
by Amber Wilkinson
Singer-songwriter Louis Ronan-Choisy talks about his debut role in François Ozon's latest film.
Casting a spell
by Amber Wilkinson
Sorcerer's Apprentice star Jay Baruchel talks about magic at the movies.
Urban voice
by Jennie Kermode
Adam Deacon talks about Shank, Kidulthood and street life on film.
In the court of the enfant terrible
by Chris
We tussle with Ken Russell.
Role-ing out the rednecks
by James Gracey
'Hellbillly' horror star Bill Moseley talks about his career to date, including his latest role in 2001 Maniacs: Field Of Screams.
Eye for books
by Jennie Kermode
We review World Directors: Baz Luhrmann, BFI Film Classics: Sweet Smell Of Success, and Dario Argento, by Eye For Film's own James Gracey.
A Boondock Saint speaks
by Darren Amner
Sean Patrick Flanery on what Indiana Jones did for him.
Eye Say
by Jennie Kermode
How have stars like Mel Gibson got away with it for so long?
It's a scream
by Jennie Kermode
Catriona MacColl looks back on her life as a horror heroine.
Hell is a debut feature
by Amber Wilkinson
Writer/director Jarrod Whaley talks about the trials of his first feature Hell Is Other People and the plans for his second.
Beyond the box office
by James Benefield
A special panel examines the cultural influence of the British Film Industry.
Pierre Rissient on Breathless
by Jennie Kermode
One of cinema's most influential figures contemplates the re-release of the Godard classic.
A Nice night out
by Amber Wilkinson
Howard Marks, Bernard Rose, Rhys Ifans and David Thewlis talk about Mr Nice at European premiere.
Making memories matter
by Chris Docker
Kathie Russo in conversation about And Everything Is Going Fine
Edinburgh Film Festival 2010: The Opening Night Gala photo showcase
by Max Crawford and Jennie Kermode
The stars don their gladrags and welcome us all to the Opening Night film of the 64th EIFF
Edinburgh Film Festival - changing for the better
by Amber Wilkinson
Artistic director Hannah McGill talks about her festival of discovery, accessibility for all and the shifting sands of film distribution.
Born to be wild
by Jennie Kermode
The life and legacy of Dennis Hopper.
Capturing the cameraman
by Amber Wilkinson
Director Craig McCall talks about documenting groundbreaking cinematographer/director Jack Cardiff.
Costume drama
by Jennie Kermode
As Sex And The City 2 hits a screen near you, we revisit some fabulous films about fashion.
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Expanding the possible Fernanda Salgado on fantasy, reality, Jan Švankmajer and Ana, En Passant

A burning thing Sneha Mehta and Teddy Stern on falling in love with Mumbai, and making Getar Hero

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