Carnival of Souls (1962) Review
Why has Carnival of Souls not become a household name like the other hallmarks of 60s horror? Scott Z. Walkinshaw explains in this review of Herk Harvey’s sole feature.
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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 Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) Review
While not as beloved as some of Wes Anderson’s biggest films, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is still a unique and enjoyable entry into the filmmaker’s catalogue. Christopher Connor reviews.
Read More‘The Wedding Planner’ at 20 – Review
How does turn of the century rom-com ‘The Wedding Planner’ hold up at 20? Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey star, Libby Briggs reviews.
Read MoreCasablanca (1942) Review
Starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, Golden Era Hollywood romance ‘Casablanca’ is one of the most recognisable films of all time. Joseph Wade offers his retrospective review.
Read MoreThe Sky Is Still Falling: ‘Donnie Darko’ at 20 – Review
Richard Kelly’s debut feature ‘Donnie Darko’, starring Jake Gyllenhaal in a star-making turn, holds a lasting impact and relevance 20 years on from its release. Sophie Butcher reviews.
Read MoreGone with the Wind 80th Anniversary Review
80 years on from receiving a wide theatrical release at accessible prices, Victor Fleming’s ‘Gone with the Wind’ is equally stunning and controversial. Katie Doyle reviews the film starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable.
Read MoreChaplin’s ‘The Kid’ – 100 Year Anniversary Review
Charlie Chaplin’s seminal feature ‘The Kid’ was released 100 years ago in 1921, and remains a “gently thought-stirring 53 minutes of cinema” according to Joseph Wade in this review.
Read MoreAcross the Universe (2007) Review
50 years since The Beatles released their last album and subsequently split up for good, “audacious” 2007 tribute musical ‘Across the Universe’ continues to be relevant. Angel Lloyd reviews.
Read MoreBreathless (1960) Review
Director Jean-Luc Godard changed cinema forever with his debut feature film ‘Breathless’ (1960), and after 60 years it remains a must-watch for cineastes. Christopher Connor reviews.
Read MoreThe Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Review
Wes Anderson’s third feature film ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’, starring Gene Hackman, Ben Stiller and Gwyneth Paltrow, ‘sits alongside the director’s very best’. Christopher Connor reviews.
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