Se7en (1995) Review
The 25th anniversary of the release of David Fincher thriller ‘Se7en’ (1995) starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman brings into question its quality. Sophia Mae Patfield 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>
Easy A (2010) Review
Can you believe that it has been 10 years since the release of ‘Easy A’? Emma Stone, Stanley Tucci, Amanda Bynes and more star in Will Gluck’s version of “The Scarlet Letter”, reviewed by Martha Lane.
Read MoreMemories of Murder (2003) Review
‘Memories of Murder’ (2003), from ‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho, has been re-released in 2020. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews what is one of South Korea’s greatest ever films.
Read MoreBarry Lyndon (1975) Review
Despite often being overlooked in the canon of great Stanley Kubrick films, 1975 period drama/historical epic ‘Barry Lyndon’ is a must-watch for anyone interested in the form. Christopher Connor reviews.
Read MoreThe Darjeeling Limited (2007) Review
By the time of his fifth feature, Wes Anderson had found his feet as an auteur, ‘The Darjeeling Limited’ (2007) becoming one of his best ever according to Sophia Mae Patfield.
Read MoreCléo from 5 to 7 (1962) Review
Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962), from screenwriter-director Agnès Varda, the only female film director of the French New Wave, is filmed with love rather than contempt according to Eve O’Dea in this review.
Read MoreMulan (1998) Review
Released in the midst of the Disney Animation renaissance period, ‘Mulan’ (1998) remains an entry with visual flair and top voice acting performances despite dated aspects. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
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Positioned between ‘Election’ and ‘Sideways’, 2002’s ‘About Schmidt’ makes for a peculiar entry into Alexander Payne’s work, but is anchored by a phenomenal Jack Nicholson lead performance.
Read MoreOldboy (2003) Review
Chan-wook Park breakout directorial hit ‘Oldboy’ (2003), starring Min-sik Choi in a remarkable leading role, “is an ultra-violent, challenging film”. Full movie review by Andy English here.
Read MoreDaughters of Darkness (1971) Review
Harry Kümel directed, internationally flavoured horror ‘Daughters of Darkness’ (1971) is a cryptic horror with plenty to offer visually and a notable performance from Delphine Seyrig. Eve O’Dea reviews.
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