| SPICA | Essay, we hear, about a film star |
| SWEETHEART | We hear about a settled agreement (10,4) |
| DEAL | We hear about a settled agreement (10,4) |
| MAGENTA | Read, we hear, about a battle in Italy in 1859 (7) |
| GRACE | Nicole Kidman biopic about a film star turned princess, ___ of Monaco (5) |
| META | Like a film about a film |
| THELMAANDLOUISE | What could make them delusional about a film about radical women? (6,3,6) |
| KING | ___ Kong 2005 epic monster adventure film starring Jack Black which is about a film crew that travels to Skull Island |
| WHITEDWARF | Dense star withdrew, upset about a film's lead character (5,5) |
| INSTANTREPLAY | After coffee, perhaps, respond about a film repeat |
| PLAYERS | Actors perhaps gutted about a film (7) |
| CHIVALRY | Sarah Solemani comedy-drama about a film producer (8) |
| INTHEFAMILYWAY | Obstructive about a film excited Yankee's expecting |
| ANTICIPATES | Foresees changes in taste about a film given backing (11) |
| DISCREET | Tactful record about a film (8) |
| REVIEW | Opinion about a film (6) |
| THANKS | A word of gratitude to a film star (6) |
| ASTOUND | One thing we hear about time that's surprise (7) |
| JOBCENTRE | Patient fellow delighted, we hear, about workplace |
| CUISINE | Quiz Ian, we hear, about style of cooking (7) |