‘Prisoners’ at 10 – Review
‘Prisoners’, the crime thriller from ‘Dune’ director Denis Villeneuve starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal, holds us captive even 10 years on from its release. Review by Gala Woolley.
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‘Steamboat Willie’ at 95 – Short Film Review
Disney’s game-changing breakthrough cartoon ‘Steamboat Willie’, the film that introduced the public to Mickey Mouse, is 95 – how does it hold up? Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read More‘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.
Read More‘Blade’ at 25 – Review
25 years on from revolutionary comic book film ‘Blade’ starring Wesley Snipes, it has become clearer how this film changed the blockbuster landscape. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read More‘Crazy Rich Asians’ at 5 – Review
This glamorous, heartwarming rom-com set records for its all-Asian cast and its cross-cultural love story. Five years later, did ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ change Hollywood? Review by Emily Nighman.
Read More‘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.
Read More‘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.
Read More‘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.
Read More‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ at 35 – Review
In some respects, Robert Zemeckis film ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ may seem dated, but it remains a relevant trailblazer with an unforgettable lead pairing. Review by Martha Lane.
Read More‘The Bling Ring’ at 10 – Review
‘The Bling Ring’ at 10. Sofia Coppola made a timely commentary on celebrity culture and social media that remains relevant today. Stars Emma Watson. Review by Grace Laidler.
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Superman Legacy Casts David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan
James Gunn has finally found his Clark Kent and Lois Lane for his