Seth Rogen: negative reviews are ‘devastating’ and ‘I know people who have never recovered’
The actor described the effect of criticism in the film industry and said it can feel ‘like a very personal rejection’
May 2017
Film blog
Tape me to your leaders: which films should our politicians watch?
For his latest doc, Oliver Stone and Vladimir Putin watched Dr Strangelove and had a natter about the horrors of nuclear war. Could May, Merkel and co learn a few things from the big screen?
March 2016
Seth Rogen to make live-action Where's Wally? movie
Star of The Interview is set to produce a film based on the series of children’s books with his creative partner Evan Goldberg
January 2016
Reel dictators: why despots love directors
From North Korea kidnapping Shin Sang-ok to Richard Burton being hired by Tito, fame-hungry demagogues have always understood the power of the movies. But, as new comedy Lost in Karastan shows, working with tyrants can be tiring
September 2015
Film blog
The best films of 2015 so far – UK
Gathering together the best movies released in the UK this year, updated weekly
May 2015
True or false: the 'kooky' North Korea stories they couldn't make up – but did
Film blog
The best films of 2015 so far – Australia
April 2015
North Korea network
North Korea accused of upping 'material support' for terrorism
Balloon activist sends 'thousands of copies' of The Interview to North Korea
March 2015
The Interview: South Korea bans balloon drop of DVDs into North
North Korea network
Do North Koreans know their country is the butt of so many jokes?
Publishing and platforms
Kim Jong-Un may have kickstarted a film distribution revolution
Miles Weaver
10,000 copies of The Interview to be sent to North Korea by balloon
February 2015
Film blog
The tyranny of Netflix: you must watch this movie. Now!
Joe Queenan
North Korea network
Add brilliance to our gunners! Digital artist asks why we laugh at North Korea
North Korea network
North Korea's Kim dynasty: the making of a personality cult
James Franco on Sony, sexuality and self-image
Ex-Sony Pictures chief Amy Pascal opens up over hack: 'Angie didn't care'
Box office analysis: UK
Big Hero 6 blocks Kingsman's path to the top at the UK box office
Free-speech activists to drop DVD copies of The Interview into North Korea