The Faith Machine is a flawed if admirably ambitious offering. Covering a period from 1998 to 2011, and switching from Britain and America to a Greek island, it's a ruminative piece... more
There's a major movie opening almost every week from now until the end of the holidays. They may be made in Hollywood, Charlotte O'Sullivan reports, but they feature an interesting array of homegrown talent too... more
With 175 films set for release, many of the keenly-anticipated box office hits have been made in London, including the final Harry Potter movie and the fourth instalment of Pirates Of The Caribbean... more
From film to fashion, The Great Gatsby is back in a big way this season. Here Emma Watson's little brother Alex and model Clea Martin channel Jay and Daisy, while an East Coast party girl reflects on its enduring appeal... more
The daughter of Elton John’s favourite jeweller tells Liz Hoggard that she feels sorry for the spoiled and humourless character that she plays on screen... more
The end of the weekend has just become bearable again. Into the gap left by Downton Abbey steps TV drama Any Human Heart — starring the original book’s biggest fan... more
Natalie Dormer was imperious as Anne Boleyn and is now playing a scheming Queen Mother for a real queen bee, Madonna. She talks to Sophie Gilbert about annoying Prince William and working with
Her Madgesty... more
You may not know them yet — but you soon will. Patricia Dobson reveals Screen International’s list of the best up-and-coming British film talent.... more
This week not even the sophisticated American security services could prevent a couple of polo-playing socialists from gatecrashing a White House dinner... more
When men started appearing at the school gate in increasing numbers, I thought I was imagining things. Then I realised: it's the recession, stupid... more
Given the financial hurricane that devasted the City last month, that 2008 is shaping up to be a good year for British film and our leading directors and actors ... more
Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes are convincing as ill-matched aristocrats in Saul Dibb's period drama, The Duchess, says Charlotte O'Sullivan.... more
Keira Knightley's new film The Duchess is already embroiled in controversy amid claims she's exploiting the late Princess Diana. So what does she have to say...... more
While British films are noticeable by their absence in the Cannes line-up, it looks like it will be a good year for our actors, directors and writers.... more
Nicholas Hytner's production of 1676 comedy The Man of Mode depressed Nicholas de Jongh. "Are classic plays now too boring to attract the young, unless dolled up as plays for tomorrow?" he asks.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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