Cinema
Oscar fans kept at arms length
Jason Korsner reports from LA 15 February 2010 The exclusive Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills has again played host to the annual Oscar nominees luncheon, the first time those up for…
Festivals
Cinema
You dont have to be Jewish… but it helps!
Jason Korsner reports 22 November 2009 The UK Jewish Film Festival marked its barmitzvah year this month – for those unfamiliar with Jewish culture – that's its thirteenth birthday.
Cinema
Record crowds flock to London for Britains biggest film event
Jason Korsner reports from London 1 November 2009 The organisers of the London Film Festival say a record 124,000 people attended screenings at this year's event, which drew to a close with…
Cinema
Be wary of an invite to a Dinner Party at Raindance
Jason Korsner reports 10 October 2009 It's now the stuff of legend in Australia – the story of two university students from Canberra, who – as part of a suicide pact –…
Cinema
International row erupts as Creation opens Toronto
John Hiscock reports from Toronto 12 September 2009 Actress Jennifer Connolly and actor Paul Bettany attend the 'Creation'…
Cinema
Prizes evenly spread at Cannes, as Haneke wins Palme dOr
Jason Korsner reports from Cannes 26 May 2009 With the recession muting the glitz and glamour of this year's Cannes Film Festival, many reviewers say the competition films themselves were among the…
Cinema
Humble start for LA British Film Festival
Husam Asi reports from LA 5 May 2009 Under the slogan "The British are coming", the LA British Film Festival was inaugurated last night at the Custom Hotel in Los Angeles.
Cinema
Oscar lifts Boyle out of the slums
British film Slumdog Millionaire sweeps the board, says Jason Korsner 23 February 2009 For days now, some of the busiest streets have been closed and covered in red carpet, ready for undoubtedly…
Cinema
Academy unveils animated and live-action nominees
Short films more than stepping stones to features, learns Jason Korsner 18 February 2009 "This event can't get any bigger," boasted Jon Bloom, the Academy's governor responsible for Short Films and Feature…
Cinema
Free lunch for Oscar nominees
With the Oscars just three weeks away, the nominees have been honoured at the annual luncheon at the prestigious Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills.