Times. LFF.

The Times of London, co-presenter of the London Film Festival (October 17 through November 1), rolls out its special section, led by James Christopher's overview of the highlights. Special emphasis is laid on the paper's Gala screening of Lions for Lambs; and Tim Teeman talks with Meryl Streep.

Artistic Director Sandra Hebron finds it "more important than ever that we're clear about why we have a festival in London, and what we're trying to achieve." She's actually a bit clearer on those points over at the festival's site.

More interviews:

• Marianne Gray with Brad Pitt.
• Wendy Ide with Amy Adams.
• Will Lawrence with Amir Bar-Lev.
• James Christopher with Adrien Brody.
• And Kevin Maher with Laura Linney, David Cronenberg and Sean Penn.

"Wendy Ide picks five home-grown names to watch."

James Mottram previews Sicko and Manufacturing Dissent. Related: Andrew Stephen in the New Statesman on the US healthcare system.

Posted by dwhudson at October 6, 2007 4:09 AM