A Cock And Bull Story
Laurence Boyce reviews an ‘unreviewable’ film
»The Ultimate Film
Is this the ultimate book on film lists? Laurence Boyle’s reviews the BFI’s The Ultimate Film
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Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
Well, it’s surely the collaboration we’ve all been waiting for, isn’t it? Roald Dahl’s twisted, brilliant words married with the warped imagination of Tim Burton is a confection worth savouring – but somehow, Laurence Boyce can’t help feeling a little let down
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Godard: A Portrait of the Artist at 70
As Jean-Luc Godard nears his 75th year, a host of recent books and DVD re-releases have helped kindle new interest in his work. Laurence Boyce reviews "a comprehensive examination of Godard’s working methods"
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Kiss Of Life
There have been several quietly effective low-budget British films over the last year, suggesting a new wave of decent home-grown directors might be on its way. Laurence Boyce reviews the debut film from young Brit director Emily Young
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Companion
It may be one of the most influential horror films of all time, but until now The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has received relatively little critical attention. This new book sets out to change all that – but Laurence Boyce finds there’s something missing
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Tales from Development Hell
The history of the cinema is littered with projects which tantalisingly never quite made it to the big screen. Laurence Boyce reviews a new book which aims to round-up some of the most intriguing in one concise package
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Lost In Translation
Sofia Coppola’s long-awaited follow-up to The Virgin Suicides has wowed the critics, delighted audiences and might even bag Bill Murray his first Oscar. Laurence Boyce enjoys a story of two lost souls in Tokyo
»An Interview with Maggie Gyllenhall
Before Secretary, Maggie Gyllenhall was a relatively unknown actress with a string of well-regarded indie films under her belt. Now Hollywood is knocking on her door. With the film’s imminent release on DVD, Laurence Boyce met her to discuss sex, sado-masochism and satire
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Movie Poster
The line between advertising and art in cinema has always been a fine one, and nowhere is this more obvious than the film poster. Laurence Boyce reviews a new book which explores the history of this "underappreciated art form"
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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls
Peter Biskind’s sensational account of American cinema in the 60s and 70s won him many fans but few friends in Hollywood. Now the book has been turned into a documentary by the BBC, but Laurence Boyce thinks it’s become a victim of its own success
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