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The latest edition of Sight & Sound magazine features an extensive review of the film industry last year.
Sight and & Sound notes that the re-emergence of French cinema and the surprisingly strong showing from women helped make 2009 an "exceptional" 12 months.
In addition, 60 film critics select their five favourite films year, while also in this issue, Nick James analyses Jim Jarmusch's The Limits of Control.
James explains why the enigmatic filmmaker's latest creation has lost him some support from within the industry.
Though Jarmusch developed his reputation in the independent film industry, he achieved mainstream acclaim with the release of Ghost Dog.
Elsewhere, Richard Linklater, director of Me and Orson Welles, explains why changes in distribution are endangering the spirit of independent cinema.
Linklater has been involved in films such as Slacker, School of Rock and A Scanner Darkly.
Also, Sally Potter reviews the career of Sophie Mayer as the director turns 60.