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Harvey Weinstein; Xmas gifts from the film world; Alfonso Cuaron on Gravity

Francine Stock talks to film producer and co-founder of Miramax, Harvey Weinstein. Plus a pick of Christmas gifts from the film world, and Alfonso Cuaron on the 3D wonder Gravity.

Francine Stock talks to legendary film producer and co founder of Miramax films Harvey Weinstein, about his life in films, including his most recent release Mandela. Plus a pick of the best Christmas gifts from the film world with Catherine Bray and Jason Solomons. As we enter the "award season" critic Tim Robey discusses the Golden Globe nominations. And Alfonso Cuaron discusses his 3D wonder Gravity, still pulling them into the box office.

Producer: Hilary Dunn.

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28 minutes

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR FILM FANS

DVDS:

Love Is All You Need dir: Susanne Bier

Couscous (The Secret of The Grain)Μύ dir: Abdellatif Kechiche

Behind The Candelabra dir: Steven Soderbergh

Searching For Sugar Man – documentary dir: Malik BendjelloulΜύ

Beware of Mr Baker – documentary dir: Jay Bulger

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Subscription to independent cinema chain or magazine (BFI, Picturehouses, Curzon / Sight and Sound or Empire)

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Books:

Lets Go To The Movies by Iris Barry

The World is Ever Changing by Nicolas Roeg also available as an e-book

WarpFilms10:Μύ Book & DVD set

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Francine Stock
Interviewed Guest Harvey Weinstein
Interviewed Guest Catherine Bray
Interviewed Guest Jason Solomons
Interviewed Guest Tim Robey
Interviewed Guest Alfonso Cuaron
Producer Hilary Dunn

Broadcasts

  • Thu 12 Dec 2013 16:00
  • Sun 15 Dec 2013 23:00

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