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US network PBS to lunch in Britain

US network PBS to lunch in Britain

The American current affairs network is going to compete with the BBC for the public service market.

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Back to the future

Back to the future

From new releases in the Bond and Batman series to follow-ups to Blade Runner and Beetlejuice. 

Leader: For too long, public figures have lived in fear of Murdoch

Almost everybody of importance has been seduced by News Corp in some fashion.

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Seeing red

Soviet cinema had a brief but remarkable flowering in the 1920s.

This is England

The acclaimed director on a new breed of British film-makers.

A place for reflection

Political, questioning art film is a vital but threatened form.

Further cuts to UK film bodies amidst growing protest

The BFI continues to pursue its cuts program.

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Disappointing show for Brits at Golden Globes

Disappointing show for Brits at Golden Globes

Colin Firth and Christian Bale were the only British winners at yesterday's awards ceremony.

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Pete Postlethwaite: 1946–2011

Pete Postlethwaite: 1946–2011

The British actor has died at 64.

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Gilbey on Film: the Oscars grouch

Why make the Best Film category larger? It's obvious who's going to win.

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