Imagining War

From Edison to Atonement, film has constantly reshaped the ways we imagine, if not wage, war. Joel Bleifuss reports.

Being Authentic: James McAvoy on Film Acting

At 28, Atonement's James McAvoy has already played a lifetime of characters. Nick Dawson asks why he acts the way he does.

Design of History: Sarah Greenwood's Atonement

To bring a historical novel to life, production designer Sarah Greenwood goes beyond finding the perfect decoration, and looks to understand the soul of a place.

Playing to Type: Scoring Atonement

Scott Macaulay talks to composer Dario Marianelli about his innovative score for Atonement.