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10 Best Portrait of a Lady on Fire Moments - The best moments from Céline Sciamma's acclaimed 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' (2019), a slow burn of repressed desire, passion and love. Written by Martha Lane.
Chasing the Present in ‘Before Sunset’ - Richard Linklater's middle entry into his Before Trilogy, 'Before Sunset' (2004) is about attempting to live in the present. Here's how it achieves that. Essay by Kyra Lieberman.
The Academy Has Failed Animation (Again) - The medium of animation is snubbed by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences every Oscars season. In 2024, animated film has been failed again. Essay by Munir Abedrabbo C.
Alexander Payne Films Ranked - All 8 feature films from acclaimed filmmaker Alexander Payne ranked, from 'Citizen Ruth' to 'The Holdovers' via 'Election', 'About Schmidt' and 'Nebraska'. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
The Transformative Impact of Teachers on the Protagonists of 21st Century Coming-Of-Age Films - Mr Hunnam's impact on his student Angus Tully in 'The Holdovers' is just one of a number of examples of teachers acting as key guiding figures in coming-of-age film. Essay by Cat Searcey.
Best Animated Feature Oscar Winners Ranked - Every Oscars Best Animated Feature winner ranked. List includes 'Shrek', 'Spider-Verse', 'Spirited Away', 'Frozen' and 'Encanto'. By Sam Sewell-Peterson.
21st Century Best Picture Oscar Winners Ranked - Every Oscars Best Picture winning movie, as chosen by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the 21st century, ranked from worst to best. 24 films from 24 ceremonies, taking place from the year 2000.
Every $1Billion+ Best Picture Nominee Ranked - Every billion-dollar box office megahit to ever be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Titanic' and 'Barbie'. By Margaret Roarty.
10 Best Blade Runner Moments - The most iconic images, scraps of dialogue, and touches of nuance from Ridley Scott sci-fi 'Blade Runner' (1982) starring Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer. Article by Kieran Judge.
The Apartment: The Elevator Between Eras - 'The Apartment' (1960), from director Billy Wilder and starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine, acted as an elevator between Hollywood eras. Article by Kyra Lieberman.
Where to Start with Charlie Chaplin - A silent era pioneer and perhaps the most influential person in Hollywood history, Charlie Chaplin's legacy is forever. Here's where to start with his cinema. Article by Joseph Wade.
Where to Start with Laurel & Hardy - As long as people keep watching Laurel and Hardy movies, there'll be no shortage of fans. Here's where to start with the films of the iconic duo. Article by Mark Carnochan.
Alfred Hitchcock, Cary Grant: Cinema’s Greatest Collaborations - Alfred Hitchcock and Cary Grant forged one of the filmmaking partnerships of the 20th century. These films best represent their everlasting legacy. Article by Kieran Judge.
Where to Start with Cary Grant - Cary Grant was a brilliant, versatile actor who was one of the greatest movie stars of all time. Here's where to begin with his decades of cinema. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Song Kang-ho: 3 Career-Defining Performances - The 3 career-defining performances of acclaimed South Korean actor Song Kang-ho, a frequent collaborator of Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
5 James Stewart Movies That Made Him a Star - James Stewart was the golden boy of Hollywood; his ascension to stardom glittered like a champagne flute. Here are 5 James Stewart movies that made him a star. Article by Bella Madge.
Zack Snyder Movies Ranked - All 11 Zack Snyder feature length films, from 'Dawn of the Dead' and '300' to 'Batman v Superman' and 'Rebel Moon' ranked from worst to best by Joseph Wade.
James Gunn Directed Movies Ranked - From 'Slither' to 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3' via 'The Suicide Squad', the six directorial features of DC/Marvel's James Gunn, ranked from worst to best. List by Joseph Wade.
Sofia Coppola Movies Ranked - From 'The Virgin Suicides' to 'Priscilla' via Cannes and Oscars winners, the films of director Sofia Coppola ranked from worst to best. Article by Margaret Roarty.
10 Best Films 2023: Joseph Wade - From the moving to the insightful, the culturally relevant to the thematically resonant, these are the 10 best films released in 2023. List by Joseph Wade.
23 Most Popular Articles 2023 - Our reading list of the 23 most popular articles published to thefilmagazine.com in the year 2023, as chosen by clicks from you the readers.
2023 Superhero Movies Ranked - Every superhero movie released in 2023, from 'Shazam 2' to 'Aquaman 2' via 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse', 'The Flash' and beyond, ranked from worst to best. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
9 Highest-Scoring Films 2023 – The Film Magazine - The 2023 movie releases that received the highest review scores - 5 stars - from the insightful expert writers on The Film Magazine.
10 Best Films 2023: Margaret Roarty - In a year of struggle for filmmakers the world over, these 10 films - selected as the very best of 2023 - proved that relatable art is needed now more than ever. List by Margaret Roarty.
10 Best Films 2023: Mark Carnochan - 2023 marked a year of change in cinema trends, highlighting a growing desire by audiences for good and moving films. Here are the 10 best films 2023, according to Mark Carnochan.
10 Best Films 2023: Sam Sewell-Peterson - Memorable blockbusters, films from distinct filmmakers, and movies representing under-represented communities, combine as the 10 best films of 2023 according to Sam Sewell-Peterson.
10 Best The Muppet Christmas Carol Moments - A list of the 10 best, most fun, emotionally resonant, powerful and beloved moments from The Jim Henson Company's 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'. List by Katie Doyle.
Catch Me If You Can: Christmas Classic? - How Steven Spielberg's crime caper 'Catch Me If You Can' (2002), starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, is definitely a Christmas film. Article by Grace Laidler.
10 Best The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Moments - The most impactful, memorable and iconic moments from Peter Jackson's trilogy concluding 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'. List by Martha Lane.
10 Best The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Moments - The most spectacular, meaningful and memorable moments from Peter Jackson's 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers', the trilogy's middle entry. List by Martha Lane.
10 Best The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Moments - The most impactful, hilarious and memorable moments from Peter Jackson's timeless epic 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring' (2001). List by Martha Lane.
10 Best Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Moments - The very best moments from arguably the greatest animated superhero movie of all time, Sony Pictures Animation's 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'. List by George Taylor.
10 Best Christmas Short Films - The 10 best, most beloved and critically acclaimed Christmas short films in history, from those by Rankin/Bass to Dr Seuss to Aardman and beyond. List by Joseph Wade.
Terry Gilliam Movies Ranked - All 13 feature films directed by former Monty Python and unique filmmaker Terry Gilliam ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Brazil'. '12 Monkeys', and more. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
50 Unmissable Christmas Movies - The most famous, most rewatchable, most iconic, most popular, best ever Christmas movies. 50 unmissable festive movies to watch this Christmas.
Where to Start with The Coen Brothers - Where to begin with the work of Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, the multi-award winning filmmaking duo known as the Coen Brothers. Article by Martha Lane.
David Fincher Movies Ranked - David Fincher's 12 feature films, including 'The Killer', ranked by how closely they're identified with the image of "a David Fincher movie." List by Jacob Davis.
Kathryn Bigelow Movies Ranked - All 10 feature films directed by the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director at the Oscars, Kathryn Bigelow, ranked from worst to best. List by Kieran Judge.
Jodie Foster: 3 Career-Defining Performances - The best and most defining performances of Jodie Foster's iconic, award-winning and decades-spanning acting career. Article by Connell Oberman.
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Is Scorsese’s Macbeth Adaptation - How Martin Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' (2023) is a modern interpretation of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth". Full essay and analysis by Kieran Judge.
10 Best Hunger Games Moments - The 10 best moments from the 'Hunger Games' film franchise. The very best bits from the four central franchise films released 2012-2015. Article by David Roskin.
Children of the Corn Movies Ranked - All 11 'Children of the Corn' horror movies, including the original 1984 Stephen King adaptation, ranked from worst to best. List by Kieran Judge.
10 Best Raw Moments - Julia Ducournau's monumental debut 'Raw' (2016) is a gruelling and grizzly look at female sexuality. Here are the 10 best moments. Article by Emi Grant.
10 Best The Shining Moments - The best moments from Stanley Kubrick's iconic and important horror film 'The Shining' (1980), starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd. Article by Holly Carter.
Original vs Remakes: Mystery of the Wax Museum vs House of Wax - Michael Curtiz's 'Mystery of the Wax Museum' (1933) vs Vincent Price in 'House of Wax' (1953) vs Paris Hilton in 'House of Wax' (2005). Which version is best? Find out here. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
10 Best The Wicker Man Moments - The best moments from Robin Hardy's 1973 folk horror classic 'The Wicker Man', starring Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee. Article by Katie Doyle.
10 Best The Sixth Sense Moments - Boasting one of the most frequently quoted lines in film history and a truly unforgettable twist, 'The Sixth Sense' is filled with iconic moments. Here are the best. Article by Emily Nighman.
10 Best Get Out Moments - The best moments from Jordan Peele's award-winning feature debut, 'Get Out' (2017). These are the reasons why 'Get Out' is regarded as an all-time great horror. Article by Martha Lane.
Where to Start with Sam Raimi - Where should you begin with the feature directorial career of iconic horror and superhero filmmaker Sam Raimi? Find out in this article by Mark Carnochan.
Scorsese’s Goodfellas and The Power of Movie Soundtracks - How Martin Scorsese utilises a diverse soundtrack of iconic popular music to help narrate his tale of gangsters, glory and regret in 'Goodfellas' (1990). Essay by Grace Laidler.