‘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.
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‘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 More‘Planet of the Apes’ at 20 – Review
Studio interference and a rushed production marred Tim Burton’s ‘Planet of the Apes’, which at 20 still lacks the inspiration of the original. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read More‘Little Miss Sunshine’ at 15 – Review
15 years on from Michael Arndt and Valerie Faris evolving cinema with the warm disfunction of ‘Little Miss Sunshine’, their ensemble hit remains relatable and important. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
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Deerskin (2019) Review
Jean Dujardin and Adèle Haenel lead Quentin Dupieux’s dark comedy-horror ‘Deerskin’, about one man’s obsession with the perfect jacket. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreWhere to Start with Pedro Almodóvar
Get started with the filmography of an icon of European cinema and arguably one of the most influential Spanish filmmakers of the past half century, Pedro Almodóvar. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreLuca (2021) Review
Pixar’s ‘Luca’, from director Enrico Casarosa, may not shoot for anything profound but it is their most summery and optimistic film in years. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read More‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ at 25 – Review
25 years removed from the release of ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’, the Disney Animation remains “among the most satisfying and lasting movies of the Disney Renaissance”. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreProne to Bouts of Mania, Narcissism and Power Failure: Watching High-Rise and Snowpiercer in 2021
With hindsight and terrifying changes in the real world, Ben Wheatley’s ‘High-Rise’ and Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Snowpiercer’ have been given new power and relevance as socially conscious art. Essay by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
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August 08, 2024
Cineworld Announce Cinema Closures
The world's 2nd largest cinema chain, Cineworld, have announced that