The Selfish Giant (2013) Review
An “amalgamation of ‘Oliver Twist’ and ‘Standy By Me'” that presents “an almost folkloric package” of childhood through poverty. Clio Barnard’s ‘The Selfish Giant’ (2013) reviewed by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
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<p>The categorisation of every 5 star movie reviewed on thefilmagazine.com</p>
Rita, Sue and Bob Too (1987) Review
Tagged as “Thatcher’s Britain with her knickers down”, Alan Clarke’s film adaptation of Andrea Dunbar’s famous stage play, ‘Rita, Sue and Bob Too’ (1987) is a Yorkshire classic. Annice White reviews.
Read MoreHowl’s Moving Castle (2004) Review
“Environmentalism, war and peace, pride and corruption, coming of age and redemption” – Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s animation ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ (2004) reviewed by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreMy Neighbours the Yamadas (1999) Review
Studio Ghibli’s first fully computer-animated feature, from lesser known Ghibli director Isao Takahata, is a unique though very different animated vision from Hayao Miyazaki’s. Sam Sewell-Peterson’s review.
Read MoreArrietty (2010) Review
Studio Ghibli’s ‘Arrietty’ (‘The Secret World of Arrietty’ in the USA) is a film that captivates you from the first minute to the last. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews Ghibli’s animated adaptation of “The Borrowers”.
Read MoreOur Ladies (2020) GFF Review
Directed by Michael Caton-Jones, ‘Our Ladies’ is a ‘wildly entertaining riot of a movie’. Click to read Sophie Butcher’s review in full.
Read MoreThe Invisible Man (2020) Review
This is not your great-grandfather’s ‘Invisible Man’, this is Blumhouse and writer-director Leigh Whannell (‘Upgrade’) making the horror film we need right now. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreKes (1969) Review
“Kes (1969) is one of the premiere British films ever made. A bold, critical, moving masterpiece from one of the true masters of the form.” Joseph Wade’s review of Ken Loach film ‘Kes’.
Read MoreThe Host (2006) Review
Bong Joon-ho feature ‘The Host’ is not only “a smart and entertaining thriller, but a tender family drama and a rip-roaring comedy.” Sam Sewell-Peterson’s review.
Read MoreHair Love – Oscar Nominated Animated Short Review
From Sony Pictures Animation, the Oscar nominee about a little girl with big hair, ‘Hair Love’, from writer-director Matthew A. Cherry and starring Issa Rae, reviewed.
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March 29, 2024
Austin Butler to Star in Darren Aronofsky Crime Thriller
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