‘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.
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<p>Reviews in retrospect – the best of cinema long gone reviewed with a modern outlook by The Film Magazine. </p>
‘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.
Read More‘Beauty and the Beast’ at 30 – Review
“Every imitation feels pale in comparison” to Disney Animation’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (1991), now 30 years old. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews the Disney Renaissance classic.
Read MoreIsle of Dogs (2018) Review
2018 stop motion animation ‘Isle of Dogs’ is a loving ode to dog-kind from famed contemporary auteur Wes Anderson, and features an all-star cast. Christopher Connor reviews.
Read More‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ at 10 – Review
10 years on from its 2011 release, Tomas Alfredson’s film adaptation of John le Carré’s “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” feels more relevant and connective today than ever. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read More‘Barton Fink’ at 30 – Review
30 years on from the release of Palme d’Or winner ‘Barton Fink’, the Coen Brothers still keep you on your toes in this tale of John Turturro’s movie-bound playwright. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read More‘Hell or High Water’ at 5 – Review
‘Hell or High Water’, from screenwriter Taylor Sheridan and director David Mackenzie, starring Chris Pratt and Ben Foster, remains gripping and character-rich 5 years on from its release. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreStarsky and Hutch (2004) Review
The ‘Starsky & Hutch’ movie reboot tried to offer nostalgia and fan service, as well as attract new fans, and with Todd Phillips at the wheel it made a fine effort. Katie Doyle reviews.
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August 08, 2024
Cineworld Announce Cinema Closures
The world's 2nd largest cinema chain, Cineworld, have announced that