Film Life: Celebrating short film
The Virgin Media Shorts Award ceremony marked the end of this year's search to find the next great talent in British film-making. Find out who won the Grand Prize and People's Choice Awards, and which films made it into the shortlist. Read our exclusive interviews with Julianne Moore and Hollywood's unsung heroes, plus our countdown of 50 criminally underrated films.
Virgin Media Shorts Awards
The judges' views
The final verdict in the Virgin Media Shorts film competition from a shortlist that was 'very strong indeed' - here's what the judges thought.
Gino Evans and Jason Wingard on Bus Baby
Co-directors Gino Evans and Jason Wingard on their Virgin Media Shorts People's Choice award-winning short film, Bus Baby.
Jonathan van Tulleken on The Boot Sale
Director Jonathan van Tulleken on The Boot Sale, his film which was shortlisted for the Virgin Media Shorts awards.
James Spinney on Audiobook
Director James Spinney on Audiobook, his film which was shortlisted for the Virgin Media Shorts awards.
Sign Language
An interview with Oscar Sharp, the director of the Virgin Media Shorts Grand Prize winning short film Sign Language.
Jon Drever on Superbob
Director Jon Drever on Superbob, his film which was shortlisted for the Virgin Media Shorts awards.
Nathan Camponi on Pickle
Director Nathan Camponi on Pickle, his film which was shortlisted for the Virgin Media Shorts awards.
Duffy: My role is like the misfit I used to be
The Welsh pop star tells Bernadette McNulty that she didn't have to look too far from home to find inspiration for her acting debut.
05 Mar 2011
Diane Kruger: I act to excise the pain
Ex-model and 'Troy' star Diane Kruger tells Ed Cumming about early setbacks and why her hero is Romy Schneider
04 Mar 2011
2011 blockbusters: The sequels verses the newcomers
This summer Hollywood feels the chill of the financial crisis, it's playing safe with an unprecedented slew of sequels, prequels and remakes - but, says Marc Lee, there are also plenty of fresh ideas to look forward to.
04 Mar 2011
Five great film phobias
With the DVD release of Buried, where a US contractor gets stuck in an underground box, Ed Cumming picks out five phobias on film.
14 Feb 2011
Dirty Dancing named top chick flick in UK charity poll
The UK charity Oxfam has commissioned a poll to find out the top ten women's favourite chick flicks.
09 Feb 2011
Elton: 'I have a gnome of my own'
Elton John, now a proud father, has been juggling bedtime story-telling with work on a new film.
01 Feb 2011
The Brits take over Hollywood
Three British men cast as three American icons - Andrew Lowry asks what exactly is going on?
01 Feb 2011
Winter's Bone director Debra Granik Q&A
The director describes how it feels to have her film nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars and why she's sticking with low budget shoots.
31 Jan 2011
Disney's 'Tangled': interview with directors
Nathan Greno and Byron Howard talk to Marc Lee about animating the new version of Rapunzel with hair that's 70 feet long.
27 Jan 2011
The world's most reclusive authors
JD Salinger, Harper Lee and Thomas Pynchon spent decades avoiding publicity.
27 Jan 2011
Javier Bardem in line for role in Stephen King film
Director Ron Howard may cast Oscar nominee as lead in The Dark Tower.
26 Jan 2011
Cruz and Javier Bardem have baby
The couple's first baby born the same day Bardem received his third Oscar nomination.
26 Jan 2011
The King's Speech is now a real contender for Oscar
King's Speech is in strong position to beat Social Network to the main prize of Best Film.
25 Jan 2011
Mike Leigh 'thrilled' with Oscar nomination
English director nominated for Best Original screenplay for his film Another Year.
25 Jan 2011
Oscars: records and trivia
As the nominations are announced, here are some facts about the statuette and its winners.
25 Jan 2011
My choice for worst films of the year
Why Tim Robey is dubious about the 2011 Golden Raspberry film awards.
24 Jan 2011
History of the Golden Raspberry Awards
Founder of Razzies says bad film awards are all about 'turning Hollywood on its head'.
24 Jan 2011
Tromsø: from sushi to Fritz Lang
Tim Robey samples the best sushi he's ever had alongside some great films at the world's remotest film festival.
24 Jan 2011
Jack Black nominated for 'worst actor' award
Golden Raspberry Awards 2011 - or Razzies - are announced on eve of Oscar nominations
24 Jan 2011
The world’s remotest film festival
Prestige movies, including Black Swan, are getting their Norwegian premiere at Tromsø.
22 Jan 2011
Pete Postlethwaite nominated for Bafta
"It’s very moving to see a posthumous vote for Pete Postlethwaite,” says Bafta chief.
18 Jan 2011
Gemma Arterton interview
Shortlisted actress on fame, red carpets and her Bafta nomination
12 Jan 2011
2010: This year's movies
No stars to five stars, keep up with all the releases since January
07 Jan 2011
Darren Aronofsky: dancing on the edge of sanity
Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky talks to John Hiscock about keeping actors on their toes.
30 Dec 2010
Burlesque is sweeping Britain again
Burlesque is riding high as Christina Aguilera's new film is released
17 Dec 2010
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