Talking Movies

On the eve of this year's Oscar nominations announcement, Talking Movies speculates on the likely contenders in an awards lookahead special. Many of the big names in contention, from Kristen Stewart to Benedict Cumberbatch, will appear in the show. Maggie Gyllenhaal will be discussing her directorial debut The Lost Daughter, starring Olivia Colman, which is thought to be a film that could earn Oscar nominations. The programme also reports on whether the Academy will, once again, end up giving all its best picture nominations to little-seen movies, imperiling the Oscars telecast which has been in a ratings free fall.

Talking Movies reports from the Berlin Film Festival where in February a lively slate of films was unveiled despite the city being in the midst of an Omicron wave.

Talking Movies reports from Los Angeles previewing the Oscars ceremony. The team will be hearing from top contenders, including Power of the Dog director, Jane Campion.

Tom Brook reports from Hollywood on the drama that unfolded at this year's Oscars ceremony movie star Will Smith, slapped presenter Chris Rock.

Talking Movies reports from the Cannes Film Festival as it marks its 75th anniversary.

Tom Brook and the Talking Movies team report on highlights of the Tribeca Film festival line-up.

On the 50th anniversary of The Godfather - often proclaimed the greatest film ever made - Talking Movies celebrates this landmark classic.

Talking Movies reports from Colorado on the exclusive Telluride Film Festival, which plays an increasingly important role in launching films that go on to win Academy Awards.

Talking Movies reports on some early highlights from this year's New York Film Festival, which is marking its sixtieth anniversary.

Talking Movies celebrates 100 years of the BBC by talking to some of the biggest names in the British film industry.

On the 20th anniversary of Bend It Like Beckham, Tom Brook visits director Gurinder Chadha at her London home to discuss her films and find out what makes her tick.

Tom Brook visits the Hallyu! The Korean Wave exhibition at London's Victoria and Albert Museum, and sits down with acclaimed director Park Chan-wook.

Tom Brook and team look back at the major blockbusters of 2022, speaking to the big-name actors who starred in them and the directors who toiled to bring them to light.

Talking Movies' Tom Brook traces the life of Charlie Chaplin and uncovers the legacy behind his cinematic genius.

Tom Brook and the Talking Movies team look back at the world of cinema in 2022. Key highlights of the year include James Cameron talking about Avatar: The Way of Water, the long-awaited sequel to his celebrated 2009 Avatar picture, reports on the year's biggest blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, and Indian epic action drama RRR, which has been an unexpected hit the world over.  Steven Spielberg's critically acclaimed new semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans – widely tipped as a favourite in the forthcoming Oscars race – will also be reviewed, and presenter Tom Brook will be giving his pick of the top ten films of 2022