Alan Bennett: ‘I don’t fret about posterity. But some things will last’
The beloved writer, now 82, talks about trying not to be an old git and waging war on squirrels
September 2016
Film blog
Silver screeners: the generation helping cinema blossom
The baby-boomers who once too busy raising families to go to the cinema are now turning up in increasing numbers
May 2016
What happened to Alan Bennett in Nick Hornby’s Love, Nina?
He is one of Britain’s most famous authors, depicted in films, plays and books – including Nina Stibbe’s hit memoir. So why doesn’t Bennett appear in its new TV adaptation?
January 2016
Box office analysis: UK
The Hateful Eight shoots up UK box office despite standoff over screenings
Bafta 2016 nominations: Bridge of Spies soars and Carol feels the love
Film blog
Bafta nominations 2016: snubs for Courtenay and Rampling reawaken last year's Mr Turner outrage
Best actor and film categories announced for Bafta 2016 – video
December 2015
Box office analysis: UK
Grandma left standing as Katniss keeps up the pace at UK box office
Hunger Games finale clings to the top spot ahead of Lily Tomlin comedy, Pixar’s dinosaur adventure and all-washed-up Angelina Jolie Pitt
November 2015
Box office analysis: UK
Katniss off target as Mockingjay – Part 2 trails Part 1 at UK box office
Box office analysis: UK
Maggie Smith vehicle The Lady in the Van makes tracks at the UK box office
The Lady in the Van review – a wonderfully warm-hearted romp
Alan Bennett’s Diary: The Lady in the Van
Five best moments
Maggie Smith: five best moments
The Guardian Film Show
The Guardian film show: Steve Jobs, Tangerine, Fear of 13 and The Lady in the Van
The Lady in the Van review – Maggie Smith terrific as the muse in the driveway
The Lady in the Van – video review
The Guardian film show
The Guardian film show: Steve Jobs, Tangerine, Fear of 13 and The Lady in the Van - video reviews
The film quiz
Wheel to wheel: match the van to the movie
Maggie Smith: acting still fills me with terror
Got any change? Why cinema struggles with homelessness