10 Best Portrait of a Lady on Fire Moments

10 Best Portrait of a Lady on Fire Moments

The best moments from Céline Sciamma’s acclaimed ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ (2019), a slow burn of repressed desire, passion and love. Written by Martha Lane.

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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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The Academy Has Failed Animation (Again)

The 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.

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Raging Bull (1980) Review

Raging Bull (1980) Review

The imagery, style, and performances work in concert to great effect in Martin Scorsese’s ‘Raging Bull’ (1980), assuredly one of the director’s best films. Review by Jacob Davis.

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Alexander Payne Films Ranked

Alexander Payne Films Ranked

All 8 feature films from acclaimed filmmaker Alexander Payne ranked, from ‘Citizen Ruth’ to ‘The Holdovers’ via ‘Election’, ‘About Schmidt’ and ‘Nebraska’. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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Society of the Snow (2023) Review

Society 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.

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‘Blazing Saddles’ at 50 – Review

‘Blazing Saddles’ at 50 – Review

It’s still OK to laugh at Mel Brooks’ Western spoof comedy ‘Blazing Saddles’ starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, even 50 years on from its release. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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The Transformative Impact of Teachers on the Protagonists of 21st Century Coming-Of-Age Films

The 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.

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The Color Purple (2023) Review

The 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.

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