Stephen Frears

The Oscars body has invited 842 new members: 50% female, 29% people of colour

At its most successful Irish cinema tells local stories that resonate abroad and at home

Killing Eve, Ant and Dec among winners. Benedict Cumberbatch scoops best actor

The director on why he's telling the story of a very British massacre, disagreeing with Jeremy Corbyn and avoiding 'thick actors'

Review: Homophobia probably made this one of Merchant Ivory’s least successful films

The Boyle star on his tough-guy role in ‘Get Shorty’ and his county’s referendum journey

The Snapper has been brought to the stage. But, with the benefit of hindsight, what can the stage bring to The Snapper?

It is 50 years since the 1968 Cannes film festival was called to a halt in solidarity with protesting students – but don’t expect commemorations

Netflix has its first nod, Cinematography has its first woman, ‘Three Billboards’ could struggle

Ring out (or recommission) the old; ring in the new: here’s what to stay tuned for in the new year

The actor knows all about standing up for his principles. Can he take that to Westminster?

Stephen Frears directs Judi Dench in passable middle-brow entertainment

Patricia Cronin’s installation ‘Shrine for Girls’ and a new film, ‘Leisure with Dignity’, by Anne Maree Barry

Donald Clarke: Oscar-winner will likely honour commitment to silence on the matter

Working Title becomes first British production company to take $1bn in the UK box office

The director greets questions with a sigh, suffers no fools - and is entirely fascinating