Hammer Films, that most British of outfits that brought us some wonderful – and wonderfully awful – horror films in the 1960s-70s, continues its revival with this second outing, though with the action moved from the foggy mists of Victorian England to contemporary New York.

At the heart of this true-life drama lies a formidable performance by one of Hollywood’s most under appreciated actors … and with it Sam Rockwell deserves serious Oscar consideration come voting time. He is quite brilliant.

A FILM about love, sacrifice and commitment that’s every bit as sombre as the title suggests, Blue Valentine (US/16/116 mins) stars Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams as Dean and Cindy, a blue-collar married couple struggling to keep their marriage together even as they drift apart.

Hilary Swank still can’t believe she is a famous actress, and says her mother was the one who got her career started.

Hilary Swank identified with her ‘Conviction’ character’s determination.

Hilary Swank loves playing "underdogs".

Hilary Swank "fell off her chair" when Clint Eastwood offered her a role in 'Million Dollar Baby'.

Films starring Keira Knightley, George Clooney, Carey Mulligan, Colin Firth and Hilary Swank will be featured at this year’s London Film Festival, it was announced today.

Hilary Swank sees her divorce as “a success”.

SANDRA BULLOCK appears to have become the latest victim of the curse of the Academy Awards amid claims her husband Jesse James was linked with a tattooed model.

Hilary Swank believes in miracles.

The ‘Million Dollar Baby’ star Hilary Swank always makes time for her work-outs because she considers it as essential as eating or breathing.

Hilary Swank wants to star in a musical.

Hilary Swank wasn’t attracted to her boyfriend when she first met him.

Ewan McGregor faced the ultimate test in his bid to quit smoking for good when he was asked to pick up the habit again for a film role.

Double Oscar winner Hilary Swank is asking women to cut off their hair to help provide wigs for women with cancer.

Actress Hilary Swank is recovering after a hospital procedure to remove a small, benign growth, her manager said.

Oscar winner Hilary Swank has been honoured for her cancer charity work.

Hilary Swank was honoured for her cancer charity work in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

'PS I Love You' star Hilary Swank refuses to celebrate St Valentine's Day - because every day of the year should be filled with romance.

Hollywood star Hilary Swank still struggles with one aspect of her job - stripping off for the cameras.

The chick-lit romantic novel written by Cecelia Ahern – who, not that it has anything to do with its publication, is Bertie’s daughter – has been moved to a Stateside setting but it still comes across as lightweight fluff.

AN ECSTATIC Cecelia Ahern was oblivious to the cold snap, but Hilary Swank was forced to cover up at the European premiere of her latest film last night.

Scottish actor Gerard Butler's clumsiness brought filming on the set of new film 'P.S. I Love You' to a halt after injuring co-star Hilary Swank.

Oscar winner Hilary Swank is so determined to stay healthy she has regular vitamin injections, and takes 45 vitamin supplements daily.

Oscar winner Hilary Swank is set to become the latest celebrity high-flier as part of her research into early aviator Amelia Earhart.

Hilary Swank must really trust Oprah Winfrey.

Oscar winner Hilary Swank thanks her father for her looks, insisting she inherited his good genes.

AN uninspiring Hilary Swank plays high-school teacher Erin Gruewel who encourages disadvantaged kids to write their own stories in Freedom Writers (Paramount, €24.99).

Even with Oscar winner Swank and that fine Irish actor Rea in this horror film it still manages to be no better than run-of-the-mill average.

Hilary Swank loves using public transport - because it helps her stay "in touch" with life.

Oscar winner Hilary Swank discovered a good deed can get you out of trouble when she escaped a speeding fine after helping a lady with her groceries.

FAME comes in many forms but even as John Duddy prepares to grab the spotlight in front of a sell-out crowd of adoring fans at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night, a female boxer on the undercard can already claim she has been lauded at the Oscars.

Director: Richard LaGravenese

Chad Lowe refuses to blame his substance abuse for the breakdown of his marriage to double Oscar winner Hilary Swank, but he admits it "strained" their relationship.

Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank, who split from actor-husband Chad Lowe a year ago, has a new man in her life.

Double Oscar winner Hilary Swank has vowed to give away the freebies she's picked up at awards shows in recent years as her leading New Year's resolution.

Newly-single actress Hilary Swank has confirmed she is dating her agent John Campisi.

Oscar-winner Hilary Swank has moved on since her spit from Chad Lowe and insists she is optimistic about finding love again and starting a family.

Hilary Swank will receive an Emery Award in New York City tomorrow, honouring her Oscar-winning role as a transgender teen in Boy's Don't Cry.

Hilary Swank has reminded estranged husband Chad Lowe what he's missing between the sheets by stripping off for a new European perfume ad.

Chad Lowe is furious with estranged wife Hilary Swank after she detailed his substance abuse problem to the world in a Vanity Fair magazine article.

Double Oscar-winner Hilary Swank has revealed that her marriage fell apart after hubby Chad Lowe developed a substance addiction.