Riveting Edward Snowden exclusive Citizenfour is the frontrunner among a crop of documentary nominees that – for once – cater more to the head rather than the heart, writes Guy Lodge
Edward Snowden film Citizenfour leads pack in Oscar documentary category
The film, directed by Laura Poitras, explores the life of the whistleblower whose revelations about the NSA sent shockwaves around the world
Baftas 2015: full list of nominations
The full list of films nominated for this year’s premiere British film awards
October 2014
Film blog
Spoiler alert: the BBFC is losing the plot over on-screen warnings
Andrew Collins: The British Board of Film Classification’s consumer advice, revealing ‘unsuitable or harmful content’ before a film starts, is ruining the experience for some cinemagoers
July 2014
Film blog
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes climbs to top of tree at UK box office
Apes franchise makes solid opening while new Transformers slides fast – but Boyhood shows staying power in the arthouse, writes Charles Gant
Finding Vivian Maier review – belated exposure for a dark photographic star
Mark Kermode enjoys a fascinating documentary about the chance discovery of the work of an eccentric talent
Finding Vivian Maier clip: searching for street photography's lost genius – video
Finding Vivian Maier review – fascinating study of a brilliant undiscovered talent
Vivian Maier: mysterious and eccentric nanny who took stunning photographs
August 2013
Vivian Maier's pioneering street-style photography - in pictures
Vivian Maier is the best street photographer you've never heard of. Here are some of the pictures she took in the 50s and 60s
