Kaleem Aftab

Film The poet, writer and filmmaker Hana Makhmalbaf talks about making movies in Afghanistan - and of directing her feature film debut aged 19.

Film With two new films about to arrive in cinemas and a new wife by his side, Sir Ben Kingsley shows no signs of slowing down.

A car-chase romp in the vein of 2 Fast 2 Furious, but without the Hollywood budget to pull it off.

As much a love letter as it is a thriller, proving that great acting can make an absurd plot gripping, says Kaleem Aftab.

Not so much a wild child as a lost puppy. Kaleem Aftab gives poor marks to this Working Title production.

Cinema review Monica Bellucci cuts her hair short and ditches the make-up in an attempt to show that she isn't just celluloid eye-candy.

Cinema review The film's vapid 3D effects soon had me wishing I'd brought some rotten vegetables to throw back at the screen.

Cinema review The third outing of The Mummy sticks to a formula that has worked before.

Cinema review This lame wildlife safari can at least claim to be environmentally friendly: all the jokes are recycled.

Kaleem Aftab reports from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in London, where the best in Arab cinema has just been showcased.

Cinema review Guy Pearce plays the performer Harry Houdini but there is no escaping the shackles of boredom in this turgid romance.

Cinema review Christopher Nolan's second stab at Batman is the best action film since Terminator 2.

Cinema review Fans of reggaeton and to a lesser extent hip-hop will find something to keep them watching.

Cinema review Watching this feels like you're being repeatedly dumped by the love of your life.