Why the 1980s Is the Best Decade for Horror
Why the politics, special effects, music and themes of horror movies in the 1980s make for the best decade in the history of the genre. Article by James Harris.
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Feeling Blue, Facebook? The Colour Symbolism of The Social Network
How David Fincher’s Mark Zuckerberg Facebook movie uses colour to evoke meaning and further story. Essay by Kristina Murkett.
Read MoreCléo from 5 to 7 (1962) Review
Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962), from screenwriter-director Agnès Varda, the only female film director of the French New Wave, is filmed with love rather than contempt according to Eve O’Dea in this review.
Read MoreThe Filmmaker Must Attack On All Fronts: José Mojica Marins (1936-2020)
José Mojica Marins (1936-2020) provided Brazil with a distinct cinematic resistance to an oppressive regime, his character Coffin Joe crossing boarders and making for an iconic franchise-leading character. Paul A J Lewis explores Mojica’s work here.
Read MoreCGI Vs Animatronics
In 2020, the debate surrounding the use of CGI versus the use of Animatronics is more divisive than ever. o which is better? Louis B Scheuer explores.
Read MoreThe Little Game of Dogville, and a Philosopher Who Sucks at His Job
Lars von Trier’s Bertolt Brecht-inspired film about absent of most elements of set paints a picture of a broken capitalistic system. Cole Clark analyses how in this piece on the movie starring Nicole Kidman and Paul Bettany.
Read MoreOldboy (2003) Review
Chan-wook Park breakout directorial hit ‘Oldboy’ (2003), starring Min-sik Choi in a remarkable leading role, “is an ultra-violent, challenging film”. Full movie review by Andy English here.
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Daughters of Darkness (1971) Review
Harry Kümel directed, internationally flavoured horror ‘Daughters of Darkness’ (1971) is a cryptic horror with plenty to offer visually and a notable performance from Delphine Seyrig. Eve O’Dea reviews.
Read MoreGrand Hotel (1932) Review
A jewel of the pre-code era, 1932 Best Picture Oscar winner ‘Grand Hotel’ starring Greta Garbo, John Barrymore and other famous faces is perhaps unfairly misremembered. Eve O’Dea looks to set the record straight in this review.
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Austin Butler to Star in Darren Aronofsky Crime Thriller
Austin Butler is to lead a new film from Sony Pictures and 'Powers'