Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) Review

Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) Review

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ tells the astonishing true story of Chairman Fred Hampton’s assassination. Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield star. Click to read Sophie Butcher’s review in full.

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The Sky Is Still Falling: ‘Donnie Darko’ at 20 – Review

The 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.

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Our Ladies (2020) GFF Review

Our Ladies (2020) GFF Review

Directed by Michael Caton-Jones, ‘Our Ladies’ is a ‘wildly entertaining riot of a movie’. Click to read Sophie Butcher’s review in full.

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Birds of Prey (2020) Review

Birds of Prey (2020) Review

Harley Quinn is unleashed from under the Joker’s thumb and teams up with three other lethal ladies of Gotham in Cathy Yan’s ‘Birds of Prey’. Click to read Sophie Butcher’s review in full.

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From ‘Foreign Language’ To ‘International Feature’: Why A Change In Name Isn’t Enough

From ‘Foreign Language’ To ‘International Feature’: Why A Change In Name Isn’t Enough

The Oscars have renamed their ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ category ‘Best International Feature Film’ in the name of inclusivity – but, as Sophie Butcher discusses, this alone is not enough to improve recognition for world cinema.

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‘Joker’ Vs ‘Us’: Their Significance, Similarities – And Why Is One Missing From The Oscar Nominations?

‘Joker’ Vs ‘Us’: Their Significance, Similarities – And Why Is One Missing From The Oscar Nominations?

The Oscar nominations for 2020 are out, and Sophie Butcher has a question – why has ‘Joker’ received so much recognition, and ‘Us’ none at all, despite their similarities? Click here to read in full.

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Bombshell (2020) Review

Bombshell (2020) Review

Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie star in ‘Bombshell’, the dramatisation of the Fox News takedown that came before #MeToo as we know it. Read our review, as written by Sophie Butcher.

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Black Christmas (2019) Review

Black Christmas (2019) Review

The sorority slasher is back – directed by Sophia Takal and starring Imogen Poots, this remake of Black Christmas is transported to modern times and given a thoroughly feminist spin. Read our review, as written by Sophie Butcher.

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Charlie’s Angels (2019) Review

Charlie’s Angels (2019) Review

“Whilst the tone can be offputting, it doesn’t detract entirely from some enjoyable elements” – Elizabeth Banks’ ‘Charlie’s Angels’, starring Kristen Stewart, Ella Balinska and Naomi Scott, reviewed by Sophie Butcher.

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The Hunger Games Movies Ranked

The Hunger Games Movies Ranked

The Hunger Games movies were a success at both the box office and with critics. But which is the best of the franchise? Sophie Butcher ranks the films that propelled Jennifer Lawrence’s rise to stardom…

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