Chasing the Present in ‘Before Sunset’

Chasing the Present in ‘Before Sunset’

Richard Linklater’s middle entry into his Before Trilogy, ‘Before Sunset’ (2004) is about attempting to live in the present. Here’s how it achieves that. Essay by Kyra Lieberman.

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Hit Man (2023) Review

Hit Man (2023) Review

Glen Powell stars and co-writes ‘Hit Man’ (2023), from ‘Dazed and Confused’ director Richard Linklater, “one of the most fun and original movies in years”. Review by Leoni Horton.

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10 Best Films of All Time: Joseph Wade

10 Best Films of All Time: Joseph Wade

The best films of all time according to The Film Magazine founder and editor-in-chief, Joseph Wade. 10 films from 7 decades, 4 countries, 3 languages.

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What Film Can Teach Us About Heartbreak

What Film Can Teach Us About Heartbreak

“Real life is often nonsensical and absurd – if art can truly mirror that experience, something special can occur.” What abstract ideas in film can teach us about heartbreak. Essay by Sam Florsheim.

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The Before Trilogy: How to Capture a Moment

The Before Trilogy: How to Capture a Moment

A love story is made of moments, and in no place are those moments captured better than in Richard Linklater’s Before Trilogy – Sunrise, Sunset, Midnight. Essay on why, by Jack Fanning.

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‘Trainspotting’ at 25 – Review

‘Trainspotting’ at 25 – Review

‘Trainspotting’ (1996) at 25 – Mark Carnochan’s review of Danny Boyle’s “small film from the small country that became one of the most famous films of all time”, starring Ewan McGregor.

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Ravished by Romance – Before Sunrise’s Antithetical Approach to Love

Ravished by Romance – Before Sunrise’s Antithetical Approach to Love

After a quarter of a century on the big screen, why does Richard Linklater’s seminal romantic piece ‘Before Sunrise’ still resonate with audiences? Joseph Wade explores.

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How Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Best Director Win Was A Triumph Of Art Over Organisation

How Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Best Director Win Was A Triumph Of Art Over Organisation

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted for art over organisation in their choice to award Alejandro González Iñárritu and Birdman the top technical awards of the evening according to Joseph Wade. Read why, here.

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