Baz Luhrmann exercises postmodernism in his work through his instantly recognisable work in adaptation and reimagining, including in his three most iconic pieces, a postmodern trilogy explored by Sophie Cook.
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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989), from screenwriter John Hughes and starring Chevy Chase, is “highly entertaining farce” according to Bradley Weir in his review.
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‘Frozen II’ continues to dominate the UK Box Office in December 2019, as stage plays and re-releases overcome the odds to feature in the box office top 10. Plus, a new record-setting film in North America. Coverage by Charlie Gardiner.
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Does ‘Ford v Ferrari’ manage to satisfy racing fans as it seems to be pleasing filmgoers? Dan Mason analyses in this special feature.
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“a simply marvellous blend of technical skill and emotional resonance”, Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Blade Runner 2049’ starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford is “simply an achievement”. Harrison Thorne reviews.
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Asghar Farhadi’s ‘A Separation’ (2011) is the “film that stands out above all else” from the 2010s, according to Bradley Weir’s review of the Oscar-nominated movie.
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A satire from ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ director Taika Waititi that, even when examining Nazis, proves “love will always win over hate in the end” according to Bradley Weir in his review of ‘Jojo Rabbit’ (2019).
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Tom Harper film ‘The Aeronauts’ (2019) starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones “transforms reality into something poetic and magical that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible”, according to Holly Weaver in her review.
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Trey Edward Shults’ ‘Waves’ (2019) starring Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Taylor Russell “is a cautionary tale about lack of communication” with strong, potentially award earning performances. Pagan Carruthers reviews.
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“A moving reflection, perhaps even an exorcism” from the pen of Shia LaBeouf, directed by Alma Har’el and starring Lucas Hedges – our review from Pagan Carruthers.
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