‘Sleeping Beauty’ at 65 – Review
Though ‘Sleeping Beauty’ (1959) is not one of Disney’s strongest films, this fairy tale features surprisingly feminist characters and a compelling villain. Review by Emily Nighman.
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<p>Reviews in retrospect – the best of cinema long gone reviewed with a modern outlook by The Film Magazine. </p>
Sunset Boulevard (1950) Review
Billy Wilder’s self-reflective movie about Hollywood, ‘Sunset Boulevard’ (1950), is still meaningful, visually impressive and relevant a lifetime after its release. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
Read MoreMulholland Drive (2001) Review
David Lynch 2001 mystery thriller ‘Mulholland Drive’ starring Naomi Watts is a provocative piece of art presented with expert craft. Review by Jacob Davis.
Read MoreNetwork (1976) Review
Sidney Lumet and Paddy Chayefsky’s ‘Network’ (1976) truly was a film ahead of its time, putting all ends of the political spectrum to task. Review by Kieran Judge.
Read More‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ at 45 – Review
The 1978 sci-fi horror adaptation ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ starring Donald Sutherland remains an all-time classic 45 years on from its release. Review by Kieran Judge.
Read More‘The Ten Commandments’ at 100 – Review
Cecil B. DeMille’s 1923 silent epic ‘The Ten Commandments’ is impossible to watch without your mouth hanging open in awe. The artistry is astounding. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Read MoreLittle Women (1933) Review
George Cukor’s 1933 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” starring Katharine Hepburn is perfect for those who may need an umbrella during a sun shower. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Read MorePlanes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) Review
There is a universal truth at the core of John Hughes’ ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ (1987), an exercise in empathy that has maintained its potency. Review by Connell Oberman.
Read More‘Frozen’ at 10 – Review
Walt Disney Animation mega-hit ‘Frozen’ is 10, and with a progressive and influential central narrative it maintains its impact and importance. Review by Martha Lane.
Read MoreTaxi Driver (1976) Review
The legacy of Taxi Driver (1976) may not endure in a post-Trump world, but Martin Scorsese’s film starring Robert De Niro remains a landmark work of US cinema. Review by Jacob Davis.
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