Preview: The Times BFI 52nd London Film Festival 2008
The 52nd edition of the Times BFI London Film Festival starts tomorrow. Not a vintage year, says John Atkinson, but still, there is plenty to be excited about
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The Times BFI 51st London Film Festival
London eye: John Atkinson previews the 2007 edition of the London Film Festival, which starts today and runs until 01 November
»Volver
Cruz control: John Atkinson is not all that impressed with Almodóvar’s hyped ‘comeback’ movie, Volver. But Penelope Cruz’s prosthetic arse did impress him…
»London Film Festival 2005: Five to See…and One to Miss?
John Atkinson rounds up some of the films on offer at this year’s Times bfi London Film Festival
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100 American Independent Films
American independent cinema has been a crucial counterpoint to the Hollywood studios since the early sixties, but until now there’s been no definitive guide to the scene. John Atkinson reviews the first film guide dedicated entirely to indie cinema
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Spellbound DVD
The high tension world of the American school spelling bee is the subject of this much-lauded documentary by Jeff Blitz. After a hugely successful theatrical release, the DVD is set to hit our shelves soon. John Atkinson can’t wait
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Issue 2 of Kamera Magazine is On Sale Now
The second issue of the new Kamera magazine is on sale now, packed with features, interviews and reviews never before featured on kamera.co.uk
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The Station Agent
Thomas McCarthy’s feelgood film was the smash hit of this year’s Sundance film festival, exploring the relationship between a bunch of New Jersey dropouts and a vertically challenged visitor. Miramax may have been impressed, but John Atkinson wasn’t
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Hulk (DVD)
He may be big, mad, and very very green, but the Hulk didn’t provide quite the impact that Hollywood executives were hoping for this summer. John Atkinson reviews the DVD of the weirdest comic book adaptation ever made
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In The Cut
When comic actresses express a desire to ‘turn serious’, it’s usually time to head for the hills – but Meg Ryan’s performance in this moody noir-thriller from Jane Campion might just break the mould. John Atkinson has to take his hat off to her
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The Kid Stays In The Picture (DVD)
Few Hollywood icons can have led as colourful a life as that of the maverick producer Robert Evans, and this documentary aims to cram his story into just 90 minutes. John Atkinson reviews "an entertaining account of the last Golden Age of Hollywood"
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It Don’t Worry Me: Nashville, Jaws, Star Wars and Beyond
The 1970s produced some of the most memorable moments in modern American cinema, and launched the careers of some of its great filmmakers. John Atkinson examines ‘a fine and potentially important book’ which profiles the key films and directors of the per
»9th London Australian Film Festival
First cricket, then football (or soccer) – now movies? John Atkinson on why the line-up for 9th London Australian Film Festival might teach British cinema something
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The New Biographical Dictionary of Film
It’s a big book with a big reputation. But has the Biographical Dictionary of Film lost its sparkle, asks John Atkinson?
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Revengers Tragedy Competition
To mark the release of Alex Cox’s Revengers Tragedy, we have sets of the soundtrack, source play and poster signed by Mr Cox himself. Click here to enter.
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