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From Friday's Globe and Mail Last updated on Monday, Sep. 14, 2009 07:46PM EDT A gora Alejandro Amenabar For director Amenabar , human beings are to God what ants are to mankind - tiny creatures, frenetically busy, casually interesting to observe.

F RIDAY, 7:30 p.m. The directors Reitman, father Ivan and son Jason, mixed a little business with pleasure at TIFF this year.

Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward in Melbourne for the release of her first feature film, Beautiful Kate.

Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward in Melbourne for the release of her first feature film, Beautiful Kate.

Films from Spanish cinema giant Pedro Almodovar and U.S. indie director Todd Solondz are among the latest additions to the Toronto International Film Festival lineup.

She thinks he's a hard taskmaster; he describes her as untamed. After 25 years of marriage, Rachel Ward and Bryan Brown are still a combustible couple, writes Stephanie Wood.

Matur Thiongkol, pictured with singer Diana Anaid, will spend a weekend with Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward in Sydney after winning the Against All Odds category at the Kids in Community Awards last Wednesday night in Lismore.

Cover story: Beautiful Kate [Tue 07/07/2009 02:32:37] It has been a long journey for Rachel Ward to make her feature film directorial debut.

It was a groundbreaking TV series. Now, 25 years on, it's a lively musical. Lizz Brain trembles again at the passionate priest in The Thorn Birds.

A Roadshow Films release of a Screen Australia presentation, in association with Showtime Australia, New South Wales Film & Television Office, South Australian Film Corp., FSM, of a New Town Film, New Doll production.

FORGET feminism. Screen beauty Rachel Ward wishes she had done more naked scenes and says all young actresses should be prepared to take their clothes off.