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A vision of England amidst a massive breakdown, or in other words amidst the Margaret Thatcher regime.

Hollywood star Daniel Day-Lewis is to receive an honour from the British Independent Film Awards.

"They had been in England for three days but they knew no one here. This country was just a safe place.

Rating : * * * Verdict : Witty, stylish and lighthearted, yet an emotionally aloof romantic drama.

ACTRESS Shirley Anne Field made an emotional return to Bolton yesterday to share her experiences growing up in Edgworth Childrena s Home and was the guest of honour at an event to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the National Childrena s Home charity.

Attractive brunette former model who appeared in ingenue roles in several important English films of the early 1960s, notably "The Entertainer" "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning" and "Alfie" ;.... Attractive brunette former model who appeared in ingenue roles in several important English films of the early 1960s, notably "The Entertainer" ...

By Kelly Jane Torrance Originally published 04:45 a.m., June 26, 2009, updated 10:29 p.m., June 25, 2009 Article ) No filmmaker wants to be thought of as a one-trick pony, but few can claim to be as versatile as Stephen Frears.

But he produces movies everywhere except L.A., where he has lived for two decades after starting his career in Toronto.

Stephen Frears latest film is Cheri, starring Michelle Pfeiffer as Paris courtesan who embarks on an affair with a 19-year-old. Will the real Stephen Frears please stand up? This guy is one of Britain's best film directors, but you wouldn't know it by talking to him.

Armed with a keen visual awareness and compelling ability to tell a story, Stephen Frears became established as a leading director in British cinema and TV in the 1980s.

Cinephiles looking for a discerning festival programmed with movie lovers in mind should head to Munich.

HE WON'T be able to graze his sheep on the lush Wicklow hills but Daniel Day Lewis couldn't give a fig as long as he can roam the countryside on foot.

In the 40 years since Stephen Frears fell into filmmaking -- "it wasn't my masterplan" -- the twice Oscar-nominated veteran director has defied genre to direct a clutch of movies that inspire a special kind of devotion from audiences.