Film

Writer Hanif Kureishi (kah-REE-she). He wrote the screenplays for the critically-acclaimed movies "Sammy and Rosie Get Laid," and "My Beautiful Launderette." Now he's just published his first novel, called "The Buddha of Suburbia." It's published by Viking.

Author Hubert Selby, Junior. His first novel, "Last Exit to Brooklyn," was published in 1957. It's just been made into a movie, and Selby was an advisor and plays a small part in the film, which opened this week. Selby teaches at the University of Southern California, and is working on a new novel.

Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews the new thriller, "Q & A," starring Nick Nolte.

Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews the controversial new film "The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover." It's by British director Peter Greenaway, who directed "The Draftsman's Contract."

Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews "Miami Blues," starring Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Fred Ward.

Theatre and film director and screenwriter Peter Brook. In 1985, Brook staged an epic, nine hour play based on the Indian sacred text, "The Mahabharata (mah-hah-ber-rah-tah)." He's also directed a 6 hour T-V version and a 3-hour film version. Previously, Brook directed the Royal Shakespeare Company, founded the International Center for Theater Research, and directed the premiere of the groundbreaking play "Marat/Sade."

Film critic Steven Schiff reviews the latest media breakthrough of those heroes on a half-shell, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,"--the movie.

Filmmaker John Waters. His latest film is "Cry Baby," a juvenile delinquent love story set in the 1950's, which brings together such performers as Patty Hearst, Johnny Depp (of Fox's tv show "21 Jump Street"), Ricki Lake, David Nelson, and Polly Bergen. Waters is known for his independent, off-beat films, such as "Pink Flamingos," "Female Trouble," and "Polyester." In 1988 Waters entered the mainstream with his popular film, "Hairspray."

Critic-at-large Laurie Stone reviews the film "Camille Claudel," starring Isabelle Adjani as sculptor Camille Claudel and Gerard Depardieu as Auguste Rodin.

Film Critic Steven Schiff reviews the new comedy, "I Love You to Death," starring Kevin Kline, Tracy Ullman, and William Hurt.