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Martin Scorsese: still gaining momentum
As his latest thriller, Shutter Island, is released in the UAE, the veteran director remains larger-than-life and busier than ever.
Tim Burton's adventures in cinema
Known for his gothic big-screen creations, the director is back with a 3D adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy Alice in Wonderland.
A history of violence: Michael Haneke's The White Ribbon
The director Michael Haneke's award-winning new film The White Ribbon explores the ideas of cruelty and power that have fascinated him throughout his career.
Shutter Island
Adaptations of Dennis Lehane novels in recent years include Clint Eastwood's Oscar-winning Mystic River and the excellent Ben Affleck debut Gone Baby Gone.
Son of Babylon
Berlin film festival The devastation caused by war has been a popular backdrop for movies since the Italian neorealists captured life after the Second World War.
Valentine's Day
A clichéd but sweet collection of interlocking stories that is like to disappear once the holiday has passed.
The Hurt Locker
Kathryn Bigelow's fast-paced look at a bomb-disposal team in Iraq is classic story-telling.
Working mother: Miranda Otto
Miranda Otto talks about her role as a parent under stress in Blessed, and the way having a family of her own limits.
On the offensive: Gaspar Noé
Before his final cut of Enter the Void debuts at Sundance, the director Gaspar Noé talks about his reputation for pushing boundaries.
Sharp focus
As critics hail his latest film as the new Slumdog Millionaire, the director Sudhir Mishra talks about how his previous movies have taken an unblinking look at Mumbai.
Amelia
The latest portrayal of Amelia Earhart is nowhere near as thrilling as the aviator's life must have been.
The Midas touch: Anna Kendrick
The actress Anna Kendrick who co-stars with George Clooney in Up in the Air talks about suddenly finding herself in demand on all sides.
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
More of a re-interpretation than a remake, this version is not as good as the original but it still packs a worthwhile wallop.
Type blasting
Best known as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Aasif Mandvi has adapted his one-man, off-Broadway play into a feature-length film, Today's Special.
