Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette on their new film 'In Her Shoes', a documentary about the passion and drama of quadriplegic rugby and 1947 film noir 'Nightmare Alley'
Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette
Francine Stock talks to Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette and director Curtis Hanson about their new film 'In Her Shoes'. Collette plays a dowdy lawyer whose glamorous sister, played by Diaz, moves in with her after falling on hard times.
'In Her Shoes', certificate 12A, is in cinemas now.
Nightmare Alley
Film historian Jeffrey Richards discusses the rediscovery of 1947 film noir 'Nightmare Alley'. The films stars Tyrone Power as a fairground mind reader with dangerous ambitions.
'Nightmare Alley', certificate PG, is released on DVD on 14 November 2005 as part of The Masters of Cinema Series.
Murderball
Co-director Henry Alex Rubin talks to Francine Stock about his new documentary 'Murderball'. The film follows two key members of the US and Canadian quadriplegic rugby squads whose rivalry is of Shakespearean intensity.
'Murderball', certificate 15, is in selected cinemas now.
Film Festivals
Catherine des Forges, Director of the Independent Cinema Office, discusses the increasing popularity of regional film festivals.
Brief Encounters Bristol International Short Film Festival runs from 23-27 November 2005. Cinecity: 3rd Brighton Film Festival runs from 17 November - 4 December 2005. Northern Lights Film Festival runs from 17-24 November 2005.
For a chance to win a copy of 'Star Woids' on DVD email The Film Programme with the name of the actor who played Han Solo in the Star Wars films. Closing date: 14 November 2005.
