‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ at 10 – Review
Ten years on from its release, Stephen Chbosky’s film adaptation of his own novel ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ still offers a warm embrace. Review by Kae M.
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<p>Reviews in retrospect – the best of cinema long gone reviewed with a modern outlook by The Film Magazine. </p>
‘The Master’ at 10 – Review
Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘The Master’, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams in Oscar-nominated performances, is 10 years old. Review by Rachael Norris.
Read More‘Black Narcissus’ at 75 – Review
Although dated in parts, Powell and Pressburger’s ‘Black Narcissus’ remains iconic and influential even 75 years after it was released. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read More‘Blade Runner’ at 40 – Review
40 years removed from the release of Ridley Scott’s Philip K. Dick adaptation, starring Harrison Ford, ‘Blade Runner’ (1982) has lost none of its potency. Review by Kieran Judge.
Read More‘Minority Report’ at 20 – Review
Twenty years on from the release of Steven Spielberg sci-fi ‘Minority Report’, starring Tom Cruise, it remains one of the great contemplative mysteries on film. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read More‘Hercules’ at 25 – Review
The Disney Renaissance offered a number of animated feature film classics, but can ‘Hercules’ be considered one? Danny DeVito and company offer their voices. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreEx Machina (2014) Review
Alex Garland’s directorial debut ‘Ex Machina’ (2014) is a film that becomes richer and more enthralling upon multiple viewings and through intense debate. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreDobermann (1997) Review
Jan Kounen’s ‘Dobermann’ (1997), starring Vincent Cassel, marks 25 years on the big screen. It is ‘enjoyable with vulgar stylings’ worthy of the international cult spotlight. Review by Jacob Davis.
Read MoreDoctor 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.
Read More‘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.
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September 02, 2022
Legendary Entertainment May Leave Warner for Rival Studio
Legendary, the production company behind 'Dune' and 'Godzilla vs