Matt Damon is to make his directorial movie debut, teaming up with John Krasinski to write the script for the as-yet-untitled drama, which they will both also star in... more
Route Irish is not so much a story about the war itself but about the effect such conflicts have on the hearts and minds of those who fight in them... more
With dramatic brilliance, moral complexity, relentless thrills and Matt Damon, director Paul Greengrass exposes the terrible lies that stood behind the decision to go war in Iraq.... more
The future of the blockbuster Jason Bourne films could be in doubt after British director Paul Greengrass quit in a dispute with studio bosses.... more
Goodbye Knole Park, hello the South of France. The Croisette is some distance from Sevenoaks, the Palais du Festival some way from the staff room and closing the Cannes film festival the kind of good fortune which screenwriters the world over dream about
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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
Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale set a new standard for summer blockbusters in new Batman film The Dark Knight - but Heath Ledger steals the show.... more
Lesley Manville is taking on the lead role in a stage adaptation of Pedro Almodovar's All About My Mother - alongside transsexual prostitutes, lesbian divas and a pregnant nun.... more
The Brits threaten to clean up at the Oscars - but can our film industry sustain the good form? Charlotte O'Sullivan looks ahead to the movies that could take next year's prizes.... more
Dame Helen Mirren added to her clutch of awards for The Queen when she was named best British actress at the London Film Critics' Circle Awards.... more
The Queen and Casino Royale lead the field for this year's Baftas. Daniel Craig has received a best actor nomination for his performance as 007.... more
Richard E Grant makes his directorial debut with Wah-Wah, Paul Greengrass explores the horror of 9/11 in United 93 and coming out drama Imagine Me & You is just plain silly. ... more
For some in the US it's too soon for Oliver Stone's 9/11 movie. But here we've already seen too many recreations of that awful day, says Derek Malcolm.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do