Hollywood beauty Radha Mitchell found playing the same character in different incarnations in Woody Allen's latest film Melinda and Melinda so tough, she thought the legendary film-maker would sack her.

Australian actress Radha Mitchell thought it was a hoax when she received a call from legendary director Woody Allen asking her to star in Melina and Melina - until she received the script.

Allen, famous for blowing hot and cold and, equally, for too often losing the plot in recent years, takes a step in the right direction with this clever and complex story.

Once upon a time the Scottish writer JM Barrie (another wonderful performance from Depp) was struggling; his plays were unsuccessful.

Washington doesn’t always turn up in classics. He has, of course, made many memorable films and collected a couple of Oscars to underline his towering talent.

Oscar winner Denzel Washington has denied reports he insisted a love scene be cut from his new film Man On Fire because he was concerned about the interracial relationship.

The remarkable Farrell, turns in one of his best performances as the man who makes a cardinal mistake; he picks up a ringing public telephone.