The Orphanage (2007) Review
Directed by J.A. Bayona, and backed by Guillermo del Toro, ‘The Orphanage’ (2007) “might be one the most moving ghost stories ever put to film”. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
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<p>Reviews in retrospect – the best of cinema long gone reviewed with a modern outlook by The Film Magazine. </p>
Martyrs (2008) Review
Pascal Laugier’s infamous New French Extreme horror film ‘Martyrs’ (2008) intentionally refuses us any catharsis, but holds us in a twisted and tight grip. Review by Grace Britten.
Read MoreThe Others (2001) Review
With a twist “so obvious you won’t see it coming”, Alejandro Amenábar’s ‘The Others’ (2001) starring Nicole Kidman is still captivating and frightening today. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Read MoreThe Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Review
Tim Curry stars as Dr Frank N. Furter in the camp classic Halloween musical ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ (1975), from the mind of Richard O’Brien. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreHocus Pocus (1993) Review
The Sanderson Sisters, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, light up ‘Hocus Pocus’ (1993), a cult classic for Halloween enthusiasts. Review by Emi Grant.
Read MoreSuspiria (2018) Review
Luca Guadagnino’s 2018 ‘Suspiria’ film places a new focus on the story first told on screen by Dario Argento in 1977. Film stars Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton. Review by Mark Carnochan.
Read More‘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.
Read More‘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.
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August 08, 2024
Cineworld Announce Cinema Closures
The world's 2nd largest cinema chain, Cineworld, have announced that