By Simon Bland
Two decades ago, a grim Northern revenge western starring Paddy Considine as a man on the war path shocked audiences and made Shane Meadows one to watch out for. He reflects on the long legacy of Dead Man's Shoes.
By Simon Bland
Two decades on from an unlikely cultural phenomenon, the star of Jarred Hess's lo-fi cult classic talks Moon Boots, Jamiroquai and doing his own stunts.
By Simon Bland
From Saturday Night Live’s MVP to indie-movie darling, Bill Hader explains how this small emotional indie paved the way towards his critical hit Barry.
By Simon Bland
The Drive director reflects on smuggling Bronson’s actual moustache out of prison and the personal story behind his ethereal biopic of the UK’s most notorious inmate.
By Simon Bland
The writer, director and co-star of BlackBerry – an irreverent take on the rise and fall of a tech giant – reflects on his third feature while making his way across Toronto.
By Simon Bland
Partially inspired by the turbulent home life of one of its stars, this hard-hitting coming-of-age drama still packs a punch – even for director and co-writer Catherine Hardwicke.
By Simon Bland
Writer and star Jason Segel spills on the naked real-life inspirations and upcoming small-screen future of his heartbreak-based modern comedy classic.
By Simon Bland
Oliver Benjamin, the founder of the world’s “slowest growing” religion, reflects on how The Coen Brothers' classic crime caper inspired him to start a global movement.
By Simon Bland
It's hard to image the holiday season without this zany reimagining of Dickens' classic tale – but as puppeteer Steve Whitmire explains, The Muppet Christmas Carol was make or break for the beloved company.
By Simon Bland
Creator Stephen Volk and director Lesley Manning reflect on the chaos and unlikely impact of their meta-Halloween horror.
By Simon Bland
The now 23-year-old actor returns to Camp Ivanhoe to share his memories of making a film with Wes Anderson.
By Simon Bland
Dismissed as a self-indulgent folly upon release, this fatalistic fantasy drama deserves a second look.
By Simon Bland
Director Ate de Jong tells the inside story of one of the craziest and most unique studio films of the 1990s.
By Simon Bland
Directors Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson reflect on the cultural afterlife of their 2001 computer animation.
By Simon Bland
The director reflects on the making and lasting cultural impact of his 2005 dystopian thriller.
By Simon Bland
The inside story of how a goofy script by two unknown screenwriters became a beloved cult hit.
By Simon Bland
The director reflects on the making of his 2010 buddy cop comedy, and the serious message at its heart.
By Simon Bland
The writer/director muses on one of the best and most beloved literary adaptations of modern times.
By Simon Bland
The Bad Seeds frontman wrote a screenplay for Russell Crowe, resurrecting his Roman warrior.
By Simon Bland
The director reflects on the creation of one of cinema’s enduring monsters, Patrick Bateman.
By Simon Bland
An oral history of the beloved sitcom with Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright.
By Simon Bland
The composer reflects on how this seasonal favourite transformed his life and career.
By Simon Bland
The writer/director reflects on the origins and legacy of his most beloved comic creation.
By Simon Bland
The director teases a new addition to the series, which will follow the exploits of Frank Drebin Jr.
By Simon Bland
The writer/director reflects on the making of her cherished Tokyo love story.
By Simon Bland
The actor recalls how a chance encounter with Wes Anderson launched his career.
By Simon Bland
The actor reveals how his long-time friend and co-star stayed in character throughout the making of The Disaster Artist.
By Simon Bland
The veteran director reflects on the little monster movie that changed his career – and life – forever.