Oscars 2009: popcorn anyone?
You might recognise some of the Oscar nominated films from the European film awards in Copenhagen in December 2008. You’re better off hitting the indie cinemas than watching the awards on the night of 22 February. You know what they (should) say: if the Europeans invented cinema, then the Americans invented entertainment
Trailers Oscars 2009: Europe flocks to the red carpet
Europe is represented well in this 81st edition of the Oscars, especially the United Kingdom who holds a firm spot in the Hollywood limelight. The golden men be handed out on 22 February in Los Angeles
The Oscars, what a let down, blah blah
In 2008 the American cinema industry produced 573 films. On Oscars night on 22 February, as always, we won’t be seeing the best mentioned. Tirade
The Baader-Meinhof Complex: Germany’s Oscar entry should be more honest
Adapted from the book by Stefan Aust, the film is released in UK cinemas on 15 November. The story of the demystification of the terrorist group the Red Army Faction (RAF) is also the German entry for best foreign language film for the 2009 Oscars. Film review
'The Class': France's 2008 Oscar nomination
The documentary-style social study by French director Laurent Cantet is picking up prizes and nominations on the international film scene. Review of a film breaking with the multicultural dream
Barcelona: Woody Allen's ‘Big Apple’ in Europe
The American director continues to swap Central Park and New York jazz for Gaudi’s buildings and Spanish flamenco. What happened to Manhattan’s most famous lover? We discover a new Woody Allen in his latest flick 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona'
