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Planet of the Apes Movies Ranked - All 10 'Planet of the Apes' movies, from 'Planet of the Apes' (1968) to 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' (2024), ranked (from worst to best). Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Bad Boys Movies Ranked - All 4 'Bad Boys' movies ranked from worst to best. List includes every film starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence from 'Bad Boys' (1995) to 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' (2024). List by Kieran Judge.
Superimpositions: How Wim Wenders’ ‘Anselm’ Merges Cinema and Museum - Wim Wenders' 2023 film 'Anselm', made in collaboration with Neue Wilde contemporary artist Anselm Kiefer, merges the experiences of museums and cinema. Article by Joanna Seifter.
Where to Start with Richard Linklater - Where should you begin with the experimental and risk-taking work of Richard Linklater, one of American cinema's most unique and individualistic filmmakers? Find out in this article by Joseph Wade.
10 Films Where Ballet and Horror Dance Together - Here are 10 films that use ballet to emphasise the horrors at play in their more scary and/or adult narratives. List by Adam Marshall.
Where to Start with Hirokazu Kore-eda - Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda is a filmmaking great of the late 20th century and early 21st century. Here's where to begin with Hirokazu Kore-eda's films. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Where to Start with Italian Neorealism - Italian Neorealism is a unique cultural movement because of the historical context in which it arose. Here's where to start with the great cinema of Italian Neorealism. Article by Clotilde Chinnici.
Mad Max Movies Ranked - The four 'Mad Max' movies, from the original starring Mel Gibson in 1979 to 2015's 'Mad Max: Fury Road' starring Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy ranked from worst to best. Article by Katie Doyle.
Where to Start with Vincent Price - The voice of Vincent Price is so iconic it is instantly recognisable, but where should you begin with the legendary actor's long and prolific film work? Here's a guide by Kieran Judge.
Where to Start with Frank Capra - Where should you begin with the legendary work of Classic Hollywood film director Frank Capra? From screwball comedies to pointed political films, here's where to start. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
50 Greatest Star Wars Moments - The 50 greatest moments from the 'Star Wars' film franchise. All the best moments from all 11 live-action 'Star Wars' movies ranked from great to iconic.
Why John Cassavetes Is a Production Pioneer - Legendary filmmaker John Cassavetes was an emblem of cinema's independent spirit. Here's how he became a production pioneer. Article by Leah McDonald.
Al Pacino: 3 Career-Defining Performances - The 3 career-defining film performances of Al Pacino, one of the greatest screen actors in history - a skilful and respected presence with an all-time great filmography. Article by George Taylor.
Alex Garland Directed Films Ranked - The four feature films directed by Alex Garland ranked from good to great. List includes 'Ex Machina', 'Annihilation', 'Men', and 'Civil War'. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
James Wan Movies Ranked - From 'Saw' to 'Malignant', via 'Furious 7', 'Aquaman' and 'The Conjuring', these are the James Wan movies ranked from worst to best. List by Grace Britten.
Max von Sydow: 3 Career-Defining Performances - The career-defining feature performances of all-time great actor Max Von Sydow, one of Sweden's most famous screen exports. Article by Kieran Judge.
The Iron Claw and Modern American Folklore - How Von Erich family wrestling movie 'The Iron Claw' is about the ideas of American folklore, the constructs of myth cultivated in the USA over centuries. Essay by Matthew Peyton.
Top 10 Wrestling Movies - 'The Iron Claw' to 'Fighting with My Family' via 'Beyond the Mat' and 'Wrestling with Shadows', these are the 10 best movies about professional wrestling. List by Joseph Wade.
10 Best Singin’ in the Rain Moments - The 10 best moments from the all-time great and forever iconic movie musical 'Singin' in the Rain' (1952), starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds. List by Martha Lane.
5 Terrible Cinematic Depictions of Jesus Christ - Five depictions of Jesus Christ on film that are misjudged, distasteful or outright wrong. The most terrible examples Jesus Christ in cinema. Article by Katie Doyle.
5 Great Cinematic Depictions of Jesus Christ - Five depictions of Jesus Christ in cinema that are inspirational, relatable, and motivational. Performances and presentations that can be considered great. Article by Katie Doyle.
10 Best Godzilla Franchise Monsters - The 10 best monsters from the Godzilla movie franchise. The very best of Godzilla's foes from over 70 years of cinema, including Mothra and Kumonga. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Taika Waititi Films Ranked - From 'What We Do In the Shadows' to 'Next Goal Wins', and including 'Jojo Rabbit' and 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople', the movies directed by Taika Waititi ranked from worst to best. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
10 Best Ghostbusters Moments - The best moments in 'Ghostbusters' (1984), the family classic comedy starring Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson and more. Article by Martha Lane.
‘Shaft’ Unveiled Blaxploitation’s Cultural Revolution - 'Shaft' (1971) sparks discourse and debate, and challenges prevailing norms, unveiling the cultural revolution of Blaxploitation cinema. Essay by Juahl Ganaway.
2024 Oscars Best Picture Nominees Ranked - The nominees for the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars 2024) Best Picture category ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Oppenheimer', 'Barbie', 'The Zone of Interest' and more. Article by Joseph Wade.
Every Non-English Language Best Picture Nominee Ranked - Every Best Picture Oscar nominee not in the English language ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Parasite', 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', 'Z' and 'The Zone of Interest'. By Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Where to Start with Luis Buñuel - A guide on where to begin with the experimental and ever-influential filmmaking of Luis Buñuel, a collaborator of Salvador Dalí who always made films with purpose. Article by Mark Carnochan.
10 Best Popeye Moments - The 10 best moments from 'Popeye' (1980), Disney's first live-action film and the debut feature role of Robin Williams. Robert Altman directs food fights and more. List by Holly Carter.
10 Best Ways the Movies Say I Love You - Movies say love in big and small ways, through rain-soaked chases across town and poetic declarations of love, here are the 10 best ways they say "I love you". Article by Margaret Roarty.