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|  | | | | | | | | Chris is Film Critic for the Daily Mail. He is author of The Critics’ Film Guide, and was Chairman of the British Film Critics’ Circle between 1994 and 1998.
Before he turned to writing and broadcasting full-time, 15 years ago, he produced and directed hundreds of TV programmes. He has written the book, music and lyrics for ten stage musicals, the most recent of which is Hard Times, which he directed, co-wrote and co-produced. |
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On Back Row this week we talk to the star of M Night Shyamalan's latest thriller The Village, hear from two upcoming British directing talents, discuss the work of Russian director Alexander Sukurov and there's a new competition.
The Village
You wont be surprised to hear that the new film from the director of The Sixth Sense M Night Shyamalan is full of mystery, suspense and some sneaky twists! Chris Tookey talks to The Village's star Bryce Dallas Howard, she is the daughter of former Happy Days actor turned Oscar-winning director Ron Howard.
The Bourne Supremacy
Matt Damon is back in The Bourne Supremacy, the follow-up to The Bourne Identity. Chris Tookey talks to the movie's British director Paul Greengrass, who is better known here for his gritty TV dramas, including Bloody Sunday.
Competition
Hear the results of last week's competition and a new chance to test your film knowledge.
Alexander Sokurov
Film writer Richard Falcon joins Back Row and explains why we should pay serious attention to the Russian director Alexander Sokurov, who has just released the second in his family trilogy.
Sokurov's critically acclaimed Russian Ark is available on DVD and his latest film Father and Son will be in selected cinemas from 20 August 2004.
Alison Peebles
Back Row talks to the Scottish actress-turned-director Alison Peebles about her new film Afterlife. It is the story of a hot-shot journalist who faces a decision between career and family when he is called home and asked to look after his younger sister who has Down's syndrome.
Please note that audio for this edition of Back Row will not be available on this website until after the programme's transmission on Radio 4 on Saturday 14 August 2004 at 5.30pm.
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RELATED LINKS
This week at bbc.co.uk/films: M Night Shyamalan
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