‘The Age of Innocence’ at 30 – Review

‘The Age of Innocence’ at 30 – Review

Thirty years on from the release of Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Age of Innocence’ (1993), the Edith Wharton adaptation deserves a spot among his most accomplished works. Review by Margaret Roarty.

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Past Lives (2023) EIFF Review

Past Lives (2023) EIFF Review

Celine Song offers one of the greatest debut features of all time in ‘Past Lives’ (2023), an achingly beautiful film starring Greta Lee. Review by Mark Carnochan.

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‘The Piano’ at 30 – Review

‘The Piano’ at 30 – Review

The first film directed by a woman to win the Cannes Palme d’Or, ‘The Piano’ by Jane Campion is now 30. It is a gothic, dark tale that offers a strong female lead. Review by Margaret Roarty.

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‘WALL-E’ at 15 – Review

‘WALL-E’ at 15 – Review

Still relevant 15 years after it was released, Pixar’s ‘WALL-E’ (2008) is a moral tale but isn’t saccharine or preachy, a film brimming with expressive animation. Review by Martha Lane.

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Asteroid City (2023) Review

Asteroid City (2023) Review

Director Wes Anderson may have been mimicked on TikTok a lot recently, but his latest film ‘Asteroid City’ is all the proof you need of his genius. Review by Margaret Roarty.

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‘Sleepless in Seattle’ at 30 – Review

‘Sleepless in Seattle’ at 30 – Review

‘Sleepless in Seattle’ has endured as a top tier romantic comedy that could turn even the most steadfast cynic into a believer in love, fate, and the magic of the movies. Review by Margaret Roarty.

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‘Jurassic Park’ at 30 – Review

‘Jurassic Park’ at 30 – Review

‘Jurassic Park’ turns 30. Steven Spielberg’s dinosaur classic movie avoids cliché, is driven by character, and is a genre-defining piece even now. Review by Martha Lane.

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) Review

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) Review

Sony Pictures Animation are rewriting the rule book in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ (2023), a ginormous swing at something special. Spider-Man doesn’t get better than this.

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‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ at 85 – Review

‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ at 85 – Review

Director Michael Curtiz and star Errol Flynn bring Robin Hood to life in the greatest ever film adaptation of the British legend, a Technicolor masterpiece. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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The Quiet Girl (2022) Review

The Quiet Girl (2022) Review

Soft Colm Bairéad drama ‘The Quiet Girl’ (Irish: ‘An Cailín Ciúin’) is the first Irish film to ever be nominated for International Feature Film at the Oscars. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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