Experimental films? Putting movie science under the microscope
Love films and science? Science(ish) author and podcaster Rick Edwards answered our questions, but can you answer his in the quiz below?
Introducing the new celebrity accessory: bitcoin-style cryptocurrencies
Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah becomes latest public figure to gamble on initial coin offerings to generate serious money
On my radar: Carla Bruni’s cultural highlights
The musician and former French first lady on David Hockney, Big Little Lies, Leonard Cohen’s last album and the Yves Saint Laurent museum
If virtual reality is film’s next big thing, how long will it take to get right?
Adelaide film festival opened with virtual reality. It was a risky and bold decision – but the technology wasn’t ready
Christine Whittaker obituary
BBC film researcher who breathed new life into the making of historical documentaries for television
Anime: the 10 must-watch films and TV shows for video game lovers
These titles bridge the gap between anime and game culture, from Ghost in the Shell and Dragon Ball to lesser known names Ah! My Goddess and Initial D
‘Shocking’ short film targets young adults using phone while driving
Academy award winner Eva Orner’s film follows five drivers for 10 days, recording every text, call and Snapchat selfie
Tomb Raider: is the Alicia Vikander reboot just Gap Yah: The Movie?
A privileged young white woman gallivants around the developing world in search of adventure … is it Lara Croft or White Saviour Barbie?
Home invasions, melting glaciers and Humpty Dumpty – is VR finally coming into its own?
The Venice film festival has dedicated a section to cutting edge virtual-reality features, suggesting that the format may be about to take off as mass entertainment
Apple cancels its London music festival
Apple Music festival – formerly iTunes festival – comes to an end after 10 years, as the company focuses on original TV and music content
Apple considers moving into Gone With The Wind and Matrix studios
Tech firm in talks over office space at Culver Studios in California as it vies to become heavy hitter in TV and film
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis settle legal dispute with Mail Online
Hollywood couple reach ‘satisfactory resolution’ over publication of images taken of their baby daughter during outing
Apple denounces neo-Nazis as Spotify bans ‘white power’ tracks
Technology companies join together to condemn white supremacists and President Trump in aftermath Charlottesville rally
Lovefilm pushed the envelope for movie buffs – Netflix and Amazon don’t come close
The postal DVD service, set to close after 15 years, catered perfectly for film fans with specific tastes in ways that streaming services such as Netflix don’t do
Running times: when to go for a pee during classic movies
The app RunPee buzzes in your pocket when a boring bit is coming up in a film, so you can go to the toilet without missing anything. So what’s the safest time to nip out in Casablanca or The Godfather?