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SO who's going to watch the Watchmen?

The film version of Alan Moore's dark and intriguing superhero comic may have slipped under the radar of those fools who avoid books with pictures. But judging from the cheers at the BFI's Movie-con event at the weekend, film fans won't just be watching - they'll be drooling as well.

William Raban is a film-maker, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s a story-teller.

The Mile End-based artist began to explore cinema after studying painting in the 1970s. And he believes you can capture more of a scene by just shooting it, rather than manipulating it with plots and fancy editing.

He said: “When I film, I try to be invisible. I like to think I’m attempting to achieve a sort of objectivity.
“I worked with actors once but I’m not really that interested in narrative cinema. Life on the street is so interesting that I can’t imagine why people would want to invent stories.”

GOTHAM'S shadowy crimefighter boasts a batsuit made out of a Kevlar material which can deflect bullets and looks great in the dark.

Unfortunately, there doesn’t appear to be a zip in the crotch, which is why there’s a huge queue of caped avengers waiting for the men’s cubicles at the BFI IMAX in South Bank.

CANARY Wharf has been invaded by con-artists - but these folks aren't after your life savings.

The cast of BBC One drama Hustle descended on West India Quay for the fifth series of the show, which is due to hit the nation's TV screens next year.

It follows a group of London hustlers who target the greedy and dishonest.

AS MANY as 10,000 film fans will flood into The O2 for the UK’s biggest ever premiere.

Stars such as Liam Neeson have been lined up to attend tonight’s (Thursday) screening of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, which will raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital.

A DOCKLANDS director will rub shoulders with the fashionable film-makers of Cannes.

The world-famous festival has accepted Charles Michel Duke’s short comedy Caution Wet Paint for its Short Film Corner, which showcases movies from around the world.

Indie film-maker Charles, who is based in East India Dock Road, will also see his creation on MTV Europe this summer.

Caution Wet Paint is a tale of two people at a bus stop, shot locally on a budget of just £100.

Charles said: “It was quite a shock. It’s a great opportunity and hopefully something will come out of it.
“We’re just a small operation and but we’re up against films with budgets in the thousands and big film company backing.
“I hope to catch a few screenings but I’ll also be plugging my film in the market. After all, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

The seventh East End Film Festival is launching at Bethnal Green's Rich Mix Centre tonight. The week-long event is just one of a reel of movie showcases screening in London this year, including the Canary Wharf and London film festivals.

The festivals will be visiting Wharf locations such as the Cineworld West India Quay, the East Wintergarden and the Museum in Docklands.

Here's a short run down of what to expect, and how to get involved.

MANY of us are still getting to grips with 2008 – but a Docklands lecturer has already marked the year with an Oscar and a new baby.

Documentary and narrative video teacher Marianela Maldonado, from Tower Hamlets College – next to Poplar DLR station – was part of a team that scooped Hollywood’s greatest honour.

She was a co-writer of Peter and the Wolf, a modern adaptation of the classic fairy tale which won the Best Short Animation Film award at last month’s ceremony. She is also celebrating an addition to the household after giving birth to a baby boy last Wednesday (March 19).