Film

Death of a superhero

Jun 28, 2011

Spider-Man has been bumped off in the comic-book world, but will he be back? We look at the pattern of deaths in comics and pick out some of the more dramatic. Read article Death of a superhero

Money rolls in as Spanish films get international acclaim

Jun 28, 2011

With Academy Award honours and international acclaim, Spanish films are having a growing impact internationally Read article Money rolls in as Spanish films get international acclaim

The Rite

Jun 28, 2011

This exorcism movie is serious and well directed, with a stellar turn from Anthony Hopkins. Read article The Rite

The Tempest

Jun 28, 2011

This spin on the classic Shakespeare play features excellent performances, but may be a step too far for traditionalists. Read article The Tempest

This feel-good movie is based on a book, which is loosely based on the author's experiences of depression, but it lacks sufficient depth to make any lasting impact. Read article It's Kind of a Funny Story

Explosion of awards for Dabangg at IIFAs in Toronto

Jun 27, 2011

Dabangg took 10 big prizes at the International Indian Film Academy awards in Toronto at the weekend, including Best Film. Read article Explosion of awards for Dabangg at IIFAs in Toronto

Rowling's Radiohead moment

Jun 26, 2011

JK Rowling announces launch of Pottermore, a gateway to selling the existing Harry Potter novels as e-books, bypassing companies such as Amazon and Apple. Read article Rowling's Radiohead moment

The quiet Frenchman: Jean Reno

Jun 23, 2011

We talk to the French actor about his latest film, 22 Bullets, out in the UAE today, and his journey to international stardom. Read article The quiet Frenchman: Jean Reno

Bad Teacher

Jun 23, 2011

Bad Teacher, starring Cameron Diaz, is an uninspiring waste of time. Read article Bad Teacher

Cars 2

Jun 23, 2011

The story is not much better than it predecessor, but the animation makes Cars 2 visually stunning. Read article Cars 2

The soaps are on the ropes as networks axe venerable daytime dramas

Jun 23, 2011

With the axe falling on venerable daytime dramas, an American television institution is becoming an endangered species. Read article The soaps are on the ropes as networks axe venerable daytime dramas

22 Bullets

Jun 23, 2011

Loosely based on a true story, Jean Reno plays the Marseille criminal who survives an attempt on his life – he is shot 22 times. Read article 22 Bullets

Kate Winslet's five most offbeat film roles

Jun 22, 2011

The British movie star who enjoys the more obscure roles Hollywood has to offer. We examine some notable quirky Kate Winslet roles. Read article Kate Winslet's five most offbeat film roles

The National Conversation

Anyone who watched Ricky Gervais host the Golden Globes will tell you it was brilliant – except for the celebrities in Hollywood he tore to pieces.

Rob Long