Welcome to a new year, and a new format for this site.

When Britishfilmmagazine.com was launched in April 2007, its goal was to cover ALL aspects of the British film world. But it seemed even then – and has since become startlingly clear – that there is simply too much happening.

So, in future, there will no longer be any pretence of covering EVERYTHING.

Instead, the contents will feature a more eclectic mix, highlighting only the hottest topics of the day.

One advantage of this...  more

Talk about a sinister Secret Service type conspiracy: Why were so many people against Daniel Craig playing Bond before Casino Royale? This new film suggests an answer:...  more

What is going on? How does a Brit, Bristol's Phyllida Lloyd, get to shoot a $90 million film starring...  more

Yes, it�s Trainspotting time all over again. Or maybe make that Clockwork Orange time.   more

The huge value of shorts as calling cards is proved again as another short's director has made the giant step up to the feature level.   more

The main glory of Hollywood tends to go to younger guys but a look at the fun the senior Terence Stamp is having suggests the...  more