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STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023) Review
BAFTA-nominated documentary ‘STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ (2023) is the story of the ‘Back to the Future’ star’s life in his own words. A film that provides some life lessons. Review by Rob Jones.
Read MorePerfect Days (2023) Review
Wim Wenders directs Cannes Best Actor winner Koji Yakuso in ‘Perfect Days’ (2023), a philosophical celebration of the everyman. Review by Gala Woolley.
Read MoreChasing 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.
Read MoreThe Academy Has Failed Animation (Again)
The medium of animation is snubbed by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences every Oscars season. In 2024, animated film has been failed again. Essay by Munir Abedrabbo C.
Read MoreSociety of the Snow (2023) Review
‘Society of the Snow’ (2023), the Oscar-nominated Netflix Original from J.A. Bayona based on a true story of survival, is an unforgettable film about humanity. Review by Kyra Lieberman.
Read MoreThe Transformative Impact of Teachers on the Protagonists of 21st Century Coming-Of-Age Films
Mr Hunnam’s impact on his student Angus Tully in ‘The Holdovers’ is just one of a number of examples of teachers acting as key guiding figures in coming-of-age film. Essay by Cat Searcey.
Read MoreThe Color Purple (2023) Review
Blitz Bazawule’s Oscar-nominated ‘The Color Purple’ is a fresh take on a timeless story, a fitting adaptation of the stage musical. Fantasia Barrino stars. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
Read MoreRye Lane (2023) Review
Raine Allen-Miller’s BAFTA-nominated British romcom ‘Rye Lane’ is as busy and vibrant as London itself, ‘Love Actually’ in Peckham. Review by Rob Jones.
Read MoreSunset Boulevard (1950) Review
Billy Wilder’s self-reflective movie about Hollywood, ‘Sunset Boulevard’ (1950), is still meaningful, visually impressive and relevant a lifetime after its release. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
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