Michael Powell’s psycho-thriller was reviled by critics in 1960 but Bafta is hailing its 50th anniversary with a special screening of a new digital print. About time, says David Sexton... more
London is to host a giant philanthropic arts festival with Martin Scorsese, Youssou N’Dour and African Nobel Prize-winning writer Wole Soyinka.... more
Who do the experts consider to be the actor, dancer, playwright or conductor at the very top of their game? We asked our critics to give their highly subjective views.... more
Martin Scorsese's concert film of the Rolling Stones - Shine A Light - may not display the director’s usual flair but it does make you feel you are on stage with the band.... more
He is four inches shorter than his girlfriend L'Wren Scott and last night Mick Jagger appeared determined to close the gap. The Rolling Stone front man slipped on a pair of Nike Air Max trainers complete with stacked heels to give him an extra lift at the London premiere of Shine A Light, a Martin Scorcese documentary on the band. In his stocking feet, Sir Mick stands 5ft 10ins compared to the US designer's 6ft2ins... more
Martin Scorsese’s study of the Rolling Stones shows how the band works on stage like a piece of well-oiled antique machinery, says Nick Curtis.... more
A provocative new film by Robert de Niro enters the murky world of espionage. He tells how he met the Taliban - and confronted the ethical dilemma of spying.... more
The Rollings Stones are set to be immortalised in a film by director Martin Scorsese. The documentary will include live music, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.... more
The great director's latest gangsters are Jack Nicholson and Leonardo DiCaprio. Here he tells why returning to this dark world echoes the story of his own childhood.... more
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