Rational choices, reasoned discussions, respect for lawful institutions. That's what Clive James wants from his action heroes. Unless there is an asteroid heading for the Earth, in which case send for Bruce Willis.

Low budget film Summer scoops the best feature and best director awards at the Scottish Baftas.

When a new Bond film comes out, it is invariably to a frenzy of positive press coverage far outweighing that given to any other mere action flick. But is it okay to hate James Bond?

Family film Beverly Hills Chihuahua beats Leonardo DiCaprio thriller Body of Lies to stay top of the US box office.

Hit musical film Mamma Mia! helps UK cinema to enjoy its best summer of attendances in recent years.

A new film version of Brideshead Revisited is about to have its premiere, but why are we so taken with a story about a troubled aristocratic family?

One place where global food shortages are making very little impact is a roadside eaterie in Texas, where diners are invited to wolf down a steak the size of telephone directory in just one hour. The BBC's Kevin Connolly decided to see whether he could meet the challenge.

It is the stuff of escapist fantasy. A tall, dark and handsome type sweeps a cream-and-roses Home Counties heroine off her feet. In its 100 years of publishing, the exotic alpha male has been a staple of the Mills and Boon romance.

Edinburgh's Famous Spiegeltent plays host to alternative cabaret show La Clique.

The story of the magic Monkey king is being told at the Royal Opera House and its characters will be watched by millions as part of the BBC Olympics coverage. The television series in the late 70s was loved by a generation of children, but younger people know nothing about it. Why was it so popular?

It's got good actors and some snazzy camera angles - but does Bonekickers give archaeology a kicking?

The debut novel by the daughter of playwright Arthur Miller makes the Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan's Summer Read shortlist.

Coldplay have hailed their new album, Viva La Vida Or Death To All His Friends as the start of a new era.

Fluffy, funny and frankly outrageous to its fans, Sex and the City has long baffled a sizeable constituency of the TV-watching public - namely men. As the film of the show premieres in London, what is its appeal?

Sir Sean Connery and Tilda Swinton are expected to attend this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival.

A tour around Goldeneye, Ian Fleming's house in Jamaica where the author wrote the James Bond novels.

You've packed in your job and got up at 5am for the last six months to attend the Diana inquest. Now that it's all over, what do you do?

Cinema-goers can look forward to a mix of familiar faces and untested material over the next 12 months.