Evening
Andrew Pulver: Vanessa Redgrave and Claire Danes star in an affected and overwrought adaptation of Susan Minot's novel about a dying woman's memories of her youth.
The Sound of Music
Xan Brooks: Robert Wise’s adaptation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical still has a little soul in its bones.
Ryder signs for Easton Ellis adaptation
Winona Ryder will take another step in her protracted movie comeback with a role in the ensemble drama The Informers, which begins shooting next month.
In brief: Hudson signs for Sex and the City
Plus: Bosworth lined up for Paolo Coelho adaptation; thriller The Dead Girl wins top prize at Deauville's American film festival.
You review: Atonement
Apart from one Independent voice, the critics adored Joe Wright's adaptation of the McEwan novel. What did you think?
Forgive me, I have sinned
Philip French: With a masterly adaptation by Christopher Hampton, strong central performances and fine cinematography, Ian McEwan's novel has been brought thrillingly to the screen.
In brief: Cruise’s United Artists debut to open LA festival
Plus: City of God actor to star opposite Law in tale of organ repossession; Thornton and Basinger in talks over Easton Ellis adaptation.
Justice League movie planned without Bale and Routh
Comic book adaptation Justice League looks set to move ahead without the participation of Christian Bale and Brandon Routh, the actors who have most recently played Batman and Superman.
British director picks up hammer of Thor
Stardust director Matthew Vaughn set for thunderous success with Marvel Comics adaptation, assuming writers' strike does not intervene.
Film Weekly meets Atonement director Joe Wright
A stunning moment in the forthcoming adaptation of Ian McEwan's novel could be the best single shot in British cinema. Can you think of any challengers?
Depp to go gonzo once again
Johnny Depp to produce and star in an adaptation of The Rum Diary, Hunter S Thompson's autobiographical novel.