Talking Movies reviews the year's blockbuster season. There have been several big hits, but a lot of misses too. An expert panel assesses the playing field.

In a special edition, Talking Movies reports from Venice, Toronto and New York on the excitement of film festival season. The programme brings into focus the festival movies that have been winning a following and are now positioned as likely Oscar contenders. Among the big name stars interviewed for the show are Adam Driver, Tom Hanks, Dev Patel and Scarlett Johansson.