‘The Birds’ at 60 – Review
At 60-years-old, archetypal natural horror (creature feature) ‘The Birds’ continues to exemplify director Alfred Hitchcock’s mastery of suspense. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreRetrospective Reviews
<p>Reviews in retrospect – the best of cinema long gone reviewed with a modern outlook by The Film Magazine. </p>
‘Army of Darkness’ at 30 – Review
‘Evil Dead’ trilogy conclusion ‘Army of Darkness’ turns 30, and it’s more ridiculous than ever before. From the mind of Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell. Review by Kae M.
Read MoreTuesday (2015) Short Film Review
‘Tuesday’ (2015), the debut short film from ‘Aftersun’ writer-director Charlotte Wells, “feels like a small peak through the looking glass” at the much-celebrated filmmaker’s traits. Review by Joseph Wade.
Read More‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ at 15 – Review
Fifteen years on from Tim Burton’s film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’, the tale still makes for a powerful film. Review by Emily Nighman.
Read More‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ at 85 – Review
At 85-years-old, how do the outdated views of Walt Disney Animation’s debut feature film ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ hold up? Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read More‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ at 30 – Review
Even under the thumb of Disney rule and the passing of its creator, The Muppets produced a Christmas classic in ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ (1992). Review by Katie Doyle.
Read More‘Juno’ at 15 – Review
‘Juno’ (2007), from writer Diablo Cody and starring Elliot Page, remains funny 15 years on, the hamburger phone and more just as iconic. Review by Martha Lane.
Read More‘Aladdin’ at 30 – Review
Walt Disney Animation classic ‘Aladdin’ (1992) is thirty, and despite problematic representation remains a much-enjoyed Renaissance offering. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreBeetlejuice (1988) Review
Michael Keaton gives an iconic performance at the head of a brilliant ensemble cast in Tim Burton’s macabre Halloween movie ‘Beetlejuice’ (1988). Review by Elisabetta Pulcini.
Read MoreRingu (1998) Review
Hideo Nakata’s iconic J-Horror ‘Ringu’ (1998) is the rare type of horror that creeps out of your screen and into your brain, promising frightening sights. Review by Emily Nighman.
Read MoreNews
August 08, 2024
Cineworld Announce Cinema Closures
The world's 2nd largest cinema chain, Cineworld, have announced that