1. Best Film of 20th Century

The Godfather, parts one and two, back to back.

2. Best Film of 21st Century so far...

Changes from week to week. Neopolitan mob drama Gomorrah and Michael Haneke's Hidden were both brilliant. I overcame my fantasy-allergy and loved Guillermo del Toro's Spanish civil war fable Pan's Labyrinth.. Cried at the beginning of Up and the end of Toy Story 3. Saw Casino Royale again last night and realised even Bond is a contender.

3. Earliest Film Memory

Bambi, Enfield Odeon, 1969.

4. Scene that changed your life

Death of Bambi's mum - still hard to watch. Steve McQueen's Great Escape motorcylce sequence - I also tried to jump barbed wire on a Chopper bike and am scarred.

5. Best going to the flicks experience

Probably something arty at the Hampstead Everyman, mid-80s, nice bar, posh girls.

6. Best director working today

I'll back three Brits who all cut their teeth in TV drama. I love Michael Winterbottom's willingness to challenge us, and himself, every time; Tom Hooper is a great craftsman, getting better with each film; Danny Boyle's big heart and humanity shine through every frame. Just one? Danny Boyle (Listen to Danny Boyle on The Film Programme and Front Row).

7. Best actor working today

Michael Caine. I recently shared a stage with him - he's a big man and in good shape (Listen to Michael Caine on The Film Programme and Front Row).

8. Best actress working today

Cate Blanchett. Who else could go from playing elf Queen to Virgin Queen, via Bob Dylan?

9. Most exciting new film prospect

Upcoming new version of Le Carre's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Gary Oldman as Smiley, with Mark Strong, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hardy and Colin Firth, all directed by Tomas Alfredson who did Let The Right One In. It's got to be good, hasn't it?

10. Most interesting new development in cinema

The immersive 3D virtual-reality gizmo-thing that allows you to walk through the action alongside the actors. What do you mean it doesn't exist? It will.

11. Will watching movies on mobile phones take off?

Yes, in the same way ringtones are the new pop charts. But not for serious films, made by serious people for grown ups.

12. Are Hollywood's days numbered?

No. Digital technology may allow more, and better, stories to be told. But as Deep Throat told Bob Woodward, just follow the money.No. Digital technology may allow more, and better, stories to be told. But as Deep Throat told Bob Woodward, just follow the money.