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What Novelists Are For: ‘Atonement’ at 15
Joe Wright’s Oscar-winning period drama ‘Atonement’ is 15, and it remains an affecting film about stories and the very act of filmmaking. Essay by Margaret Roarty.
Read More‘Juno’ at 15 – Review
‘Juno’ (2007), from writer Diablo Cody and starring Elliot Page, remains funny 15 years on, the hamburger phone and more just as iconic. Review by Martha Lane.
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The Son (2022) Review
‘The Son’ (2022), starring Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern, sees sophomore director Florian Zeller attempting to recapture the magic of his debut ‘The Father’. Review by Jake Gill.
Read MoreSchindler’s List, Inglourious Basterds: Cementing and Reclaiming History in Cinema
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Schindler’s List’ and Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Inglourious Basterds’ prove that populist approaches can deal with horrific events with subtlety and introspection. Essay by Robert Mitchell.
Read MoreShe Said (2022) Review
‘She Said’ (2022), Maria Schrader’s empowering take on the uncovering of the Harvey Weinstein scandal starring Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, is testament to the impact of female solidarity. Review by Gala Woolley.
Read MoreThat Kind of Man: What L.A Confidential Taught Me About Masculinity
Curtis Hanson’s all-star crime drama ‘L.A. Confidential’ is 25, and it remains a concise analysis and presentation of masculinity. One that hit Craig Gent in a particularly personal way.
Read MoreBeetlejuice (1988) Review
Michael Keaton gives an iconic performance at the head of a brilliant ensemble cast in Tim Burton’s macabre Halloween movie ‘Beetlejuice’ (1988). Review by Elisabetta Pulcini.
Read MoreHow ‘The Night of The Hunter’ Highlights Religious Manipulation for Personal Gain
Charles Laughton’s 1965 horror film ‘The Night of the Hunter’ presents Robert Mitchum’s preacher as a man who “manipulates people through their religious beliefs”. Essay by Nicole Sanacore.
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