'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' creator Joss Whedon on his new film 'Serenity'.
Joss Whedon
Francine Stock talks to Joss Whedon, the creator of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' about his new film. 'Serenity' is the film-version of Whedon's short lived TV series 'Firefly', which became a cult hit on DVD. The film follows a team of well-meaning space pirates caught up in a galactic war.
'Serenity', certificate 15, is released in cinemas on 30 September 2005.
The Thin Man
Film historian Matthew Sweet discusses the onscreen partnership of William Powell and Myrna Loy as the sleuthing couple Nick and Nora Charles in the 'Thin Man' films of the 1930s and 40s.
'The Complete Thin Man Collection', certificate PG, is available now on DVD.
Film Review Competition
The Film Programme is giving away two tickets to see 'The Constant Gardener' at The London Film Festival Opening Gala on 19 October 2005. To enter the competition email your review of any film, 500 words maximum, to [email protected] or send it to The Film Programme, BBC Broadcasting House, London W1A 1AA. Closing date: 10 October 2005. Please read our competition rules before entering.
On 22 October 2005 The Film Programme will be broadcast live from the London Film Festival. If you would like to be in the audience please contact the London Film Festival box office. Tel: 020 7928 3232.
David Cronenberg
Film critic Nigel Floyd and William Beard, Professor in Film Studies at the University of Alberta discuss the career of the Canadian film director David Cronenberg ('The Fly', 'Dead Ringers' and 'Spider'). Cronenberg's new film 'A History of Violence' stars Viggo Mortensen ('Lord of the Rings') as a peaceful family man whose aggressive response to a hold up at his small town diner raises questions about his past.
'A History of Violence', certificate 18, is in cinemas now.
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Writer Ali Smith discusses Jacques Demy's 1964 French film 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'. The film is about lost youth and the love between 20 year-old Guy, played by Nino Castelnuovo and 17 year-old Genevieve, an early role for the young Catherine Deneuve.
'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg', certificate U, and two other Jacques Demy films 'Donkey Skin' and 'A Slightly Pregnant Man' will be released on DVD on 10 October 2005.
