Doctor Strange (2016) Review
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Dr Stephen Strange in Scott Derrickson’s Marvel Cinematic Universe offering ‘Doctor Strange’ (2016), an eye-popping MCU entry. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
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<p>Reviews in retrospect – the best of cinema long gone reviewed with a modern outlook by The Film Magazine. </p>
‘Jason X’ at 20 – Review
Twenty years on from the release of the tenth ‘Friday the 13th’ movie, ‘Jason X’, this shameless space slasher should at least be saluted for playing into its tropes. Kieran Judge reviews.
Read More‘The Cabin in the Woods’ at 10 – Review
10 years on from the UK release of ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ (2011/12), Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon’s self-aware horror doesn’t hit like it used to. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read More‘The Godfather’ at 50 – Review
50 years since the release of Francis Ford Coppola’s eponymous gangster film ‘The Godfather’, it maintains its position as one of the greatest American films of all time. Jacob Davis reviews.
Read More‘Liar Liar’ at 25 – Review
‘Liar Liar’, the 1997 comedy hit, celebrates 25 years since its release on the big screen in 2022, and it remains one of Jim Carrey’s great performances. Jamie Garwood reviews.
Read More‘Wayne’s World’ at 30 – Review
Wayne Campbell went from Saturday Night Live to the big screen 30 years ago, Mike Myers starring and co-writing ‘Wayne’s World’ (1992). Retrospective review by Jamie Garwood.
Read More‘Cabaret’ at 50 – Review
At fifty years of age, Bob Fosse’s Oscar-winning film adaptation of ‘Cabaret’, starring Liza Minnelli, remains the benchmark for grounded movie musicals. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read More‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ at 15 – Review
Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-nominated fantasy movie ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ at 15 – the critically acclaimed 2007 fantasy release re-evaluated. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read More‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ at 75 – Review
75 years after its release, Frank Capra’s Christmas fable ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ (1946) still connects with those who sacrifice so much of themselves to the greater good. Katie Doyle reviews.
Read MoreElf (2003) Review
‘Elf’ (2003) is “one of the most perfect examples of a timeless Christmas classic”, in no small part due to the work of director Jon Favreau and breakout star Will Ferrell. Elisabetta Pulcini reviews.
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April 19, 2022
An Update on The Film Magazine’s Status
The Film Magazine's founder and editor Joseph Wade has issued a