Mary Poppins, The BFG and Spectre: your complete Christmas film guide
The best festive films, from the classic The Grand Budapest Hotel, to modern favourites such as Up and Brooklyn, plus the creepy baby from Twilight and everything in between
December 2017
Out of tune: the big star songs that were rejected for movie soundtracks
As Sufjan Stevens reveals his unused song for I, Tonya, here’s a look back at other artists, from Bruce Springsteen to Frank Ocean, who failed to make the final cut
October 2017
Week in geek
Blade Runner 2049 to Bond 25: yes, Mr Villeneuve, we expect you to direct
Like Christopher Nolan, Sam Mendes and Peter Jackson, Villeneuve is a rare example of a visionary film-maker with franchise nous. Can he get the 007 gig?
August 2017
Why James Bond couldn't afford to lose Daniel Craig, a true Hollywood heavyweight
Week in geek
Say never again: why Daniel Craig should quit while he's ahead as Bond
October 2016
Mexico City's James Bond-inspired Day of the Dead parade gets mixed reviews
Thousands attend spectacle, but others bemoan changing face of festival traditionally marked by more intimately
July 2016
Spectre the most complained about film in 2015, say UK censors
BBFC received 40 complaints about 12A rating for James Bond film featuring eye gouging and head drilling
May 2016
Next James Bond will not be who you expect, Sam Mendes says
Outgoing director’s remarks suggest Tom Hiddleston not a shoo-in for the part of 007
March 2016
Sam Smith quits social media over Oscars acceptance speech
Singer to take a break online after being mocked for claim to be the first openly gay man to receive an Academy Award
February 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio leads political charge at 2016 Oscars
The Academy Award ceremony saw a plethora of principled statements from the winners’ podium – with more than #OscarsSoWhite in their sights
Sam Smith: I want to dedicate my Oscar to the LGBT community
The singer referenced a Guardian interview with Ian McKellen about a lack of openly gay men winning Academy awards
Guy Lodge's streaming and DVDs
Spectre; Taxi Tehran; Divorce Iranian Style; Runaway; Sleeping with Other People; Nina Forever – review
Daniel Craig works his way through the Bond playlist in Spectre. And Taxi Tehran takes a back seat
January 2016
UK and Ireland's £1.3bn box-office receipts set new record in 2015
Box office analysis: UK
All-conquering Star Wars can't deflect 5% year-on-year dip at UK box office
December 2015
Radiohead's Bond theme the gift that fans didn't Spectre receive for Christmas
Box office analysis: UK
Star Wars: The Force Awakens gives UK box office a spectacular shot in the arm
Star Wars: The Force Awakens poised to break global box office records
Star Wars: The Force Awakens destroys UK opening day box office record with £9.6m haul
Film blog
And the Braddie goes to … Peter Bradshaw's favourite films of the year
Box office analysis: UK
Grandma left standing as Katniss keeps up the pace at UK box office
