Francine Stock and star guests on the latest cinema releases, DVDs and films on TV. Friday 4.30pm - 5pm
Friday 16 June 2006
Francine Stock discusses the comedy Thank You for Smoking (starring Aaron Eckhart). William Nicholson and Deborah Moggach on what makes a good script. And George Clooney on Good Night, and Good Luck.
On The Film Programme this week:
Ahead of the International Scriptwriters' Festival in Cheltenham Francine Stock discusses what makes a good script with screenwriters Deborah Moggach (Pride and Prejudice) and William Nicholson (Shadowlands, Gladiator, The Golden Age).
George Clooney on the importance of factual accuracy in his film Good Night, and Good Luck. Plus a chance to win a DVD and screenplay. Just answer this question:
What was the name of the television show where Edward R. Murrow denounced McCarthy's methods, and which American network produced it?
Email your answer or send to The Film Programme, Room 7073, BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place , London W1A 1AA . Closing date: Thursday 22 June. The 5 winners will be announced next week.
Critic Nigel Floyd discusses Michelangelo Antonioni's film The Passenger starring Jack Nicholson. Nicholson bought the rights to the film and as a result it hasn't been seen for several years. Now it's being released on DVD for the first time.
Francine Stock speaks to Thank You for Smoking director and writer Jason Reitman about his biting and provocative satirical comedy.
