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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.
Where to Start with Bela Lugosi - Where to start with the cinema of Bela Lugosi, the man who popularised modern interpretations of Dracula and transfixed us with his piercing eyes. Article by Kieran Judge.
The Importance of Expressionism in ‘Raging Bull’ - How the expressionist techniques of Martin Scorsese's 'Raging Bull' (1980) elucidate the extent of Jake LaMotta's (Robert De Niro) psychological turmoil. Essay by Callum McGrath.
5 Unmissable Martin Scorsese Documentaries - Martin Scorsese will always have a place on the Mount Rushmore of filmmakers. Here are 5 unmissable documentaries (non-fiction films) directed by the great filmmaker. List by John McDonald.
Original vs Remake: Carrie (1976) vs Carrie (2013) - 'Carrie' (1976) vs 'Carrie' (2013), the Brian De Palma film versus the Kimberly Peirce adaptation based on Stephen King's novel. Which film is better? Article by Margaret Roarty.
Every Pixar Movie Ranked - Every Pixar Animation Studios movie ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Toy Story', 'The Incredibles', 'Finding Nemo', 'Wall-E' and 'Coco'. Article by The Film Magazine team.
Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty: Classic Disney Princesses Through the Eyes of a Modern Maiden - Disney Animation classics 'Snow White', 'Cinderella' and 'Sleeping Beauty' are revisited by a 9-year-old and her mother, to evaluate what is outdated and what isn't. Article by Martha Lane.
Angela Lansbury: 3 Career-Defining Performances - Angela Lansbury had a career widely celebrated across film, television and stage. Here are the renowned performer's 3 career-defining film performances. Article by Alannah Purslow.
Animated Disney Villains Ranked - Every animated Disney villain ranked from worst to best in terms of wickedness, memorability and the threat they represent to our heroes and heroines. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Evil Dead Movies Ranked - The movies of the Evil Dead universe, from 'The Evil Dead' (1981) to 'Evil Dead Rise' (2023) via 'The Evil Dead II' and 'Army of Darkness', ranked from worst to best. List by Mark Carnochan.
The Exorcist Movies Ranked - The Exorcist franchise films ranked. All 6 feature releases, from 'The Exorcist' (1973) to 'The Exorcist: Believer' (2023), ranked from worst to best. Article by Kieran Judge.
Saw Movies Ranked - All 10 'Saw' movies, from Saw (2004) to Saw X (2023), Ranked from worst to best. Which is the best Saw horror movie? Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
10 Best Films of All Time: Mark Carnochan - The 10 best films of all time according to The Film Magazine staff writer Mark Carnochan. List includes films from some of cinema's most influential names.
10 Best Films of All Time: Jacob Davis - The 10 Best Films of All Time according to The Film Magazine producer, podcaster and staff writer, Jacob Davis. List includes a rich variety of offerings.
10 Best Films of All Time: Katie Doyle - The 10 best films of all time according to The Film Magazine staff writer Katie Doyle. List includes films that span genres, nations, eras and more.
10 Best Films of All Time: Emi Grant - The Best Films of All Time according to The Film Magazine staff writer Emi Grant. 10 films from 3 countries across different mediums and a variety of styles.
10 Best Films of All Time: Kieran Judge - The 10 best films of all time according to The Film Magazine podcaster and staff writer Kieran Judge. List in chronological order.
10 Best Films of All Time: Martha Lane - The 10 best films of all time according to The Film Magazine staff writer Martha Lane. List includes films from different nations, eras, mediums.
10 Best Films of All Time: Emily Nighman - Here are some beautiful, thought-provoking, and influential works; the Best 10 Films of All Time according to The Film Magazine staff writer Emily Nighman.
10 Best Films of All Time: Margaret Roarty - The 10 best films of all time according to The Film Magazine staff writer Margaret Roarty. List includes films from across genres, mediums and forms.
10 Best Films of All Time: Sam Sewell-Peterson - The 10 best films of all time according to The Film Magazine producer, podcaster and staff writer Sam Sewell-Peterson, who has selected a rich and diverse list.
10 Best Films of All Time: George Taylor - The 10 best films of all time according to The Film Magazine news reporter, staff writer George Taylor. List includes films in a variety of styles, languages.
10 Best Films of All Time: Joseph Wade - The best films of all time according to The Film Magazine founder and editor-in-chief, Joseph Wade. 10 films from 7 decades, 4 countries, 3 languages.
Ben Wheatley Films Ranked - Ben Wheatley is one of the most prolific and distinctive British filmmakers of recent years. Here are his 10 feature films ranked from worst to best. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
How ‘Threads’ Remains Frighteningly Relevant 40 Years On - Barry Hines and Mick Jackson constructed a straight-to-television film that depicted the horrors of nuclear annihilation in a terrifying, realistic and lasting manner. Essay by Eleanor Wise.
Christopher Nolan Films Ranked - All 12 Christopher Nolan films ranked from worst to best. This list includes 'Following', the 'Dark Knight Trilogy', and modern classics 'Inception' and 'Oppenheimer'. By Joseph Wade.
10 Best Parasite Moments - The 10 best moments from the first-ever Non-English language Oscars Best Picture, Bong Joon Ho's 'Parasite'. List includes peaches. Article by Rehana Nurmahi.
Akira Kurosawa, Toshiro Mifune: Cinema’s Greatest Collaborations - Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune, arguably the most iconic director-actor pairing of the 20th century. These carefully curated films best represent their everlasting legacy. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Christopher Walken: 3 Career-Defining Performances - Christopher Walken has established himself as one of the most complete and unique actors in Hollywood. Here are his 3 career-defining performances. Article by Joshua Imas.
James Ponsoldt Movies Ranked - James Ponsoldt movies ranked worst to best. Each film, from his stirring debut 'Off the Black' to 'Summering' via 'Smashed', 'The Circle' and more, ranked. Article by Joseph Wade.
Laurence Fishburne: 3 Career-Defining Performances - Laurence Fishburne is an actor whose career has flourished with iconic and award-winning performances. These are his 3 career-defining performances. Article by John McDonald.
Where to Start with Keanu Reeves - Where to start with the cinema of "the internet's boyfriend" Keanu Reeves, a beloved movie star for more than three decades. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Joe Wright Movies Ranked - Every feature film directed by British movie director Joe Wright ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Darkest Hour' and 'Atonement'. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Peter Weir Films Ranked - All 13 feature films directed by Australian filmmaker Peter Weir ranked from worst to best in terms of quality, reception and longevity. List includes 'The Truman Show'. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
10 Best Shark Movies - Steven Spielberg started the craze with 'Jaws' (1975), but which films can claim to be the very best shark movies ever made? Find out here. List by Martha Lane.
Where to Start with Gus Van Sant - Gus Van Sant is hailed as one of the most significant filmmakers still working today, labelled an influential New Queer creator. Here's where to start. Article by Grace Britten. 
Beginner’s Guide to Film Stock vs Digital - What is film stock? How does celluloid compare to digital film? Which looks better? The film stock vs digital debate is broken down in this beginner's guide. Written by Grace Britten.
Children of Men: Dropping Us Into Crisis - Alfonso Cuarón reimagined how to capture the intensity of war when he crafted his 2006 dystopian masterpiece Children of Men. Here's how. Essay by Mark Serravalle.
10 Best Lady Bird Moments - The best moments from Greta Gerwig's solo directorial debut 'Lady Bird' (2017), starring Saoirse Ronan, Beanie Feldstein, Laurie Metcalf and others. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Paul Verhoeven Films Ranked - All 16 Paul Verhoeven movies ranked from worst to best. List includes all Dutch, Hollywood and European films, including 'Soldier of Orange', 'Robocop' and 'Elle'. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Where to Start with Wong Kar-Wai - Wong Kar-Wai is one of the most instantly recognisable filmmakers to come out of East Asia, and has had a profound impact on global cinema. Here's where to start. Guide by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Greta Gerwig: The Essential Collection - From 'Nights and Weekends' to 'Frances Ha' to 'Lady Bird', this is the essential collection of Greta Gerwig movies to help you understand this great filmmaker. Article by Joseph Wade.
Cameo Killed the Superhero Movie - Is superhero cinema too reliant upon cameos? Is it taking away from the storytelling? After 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', everyone's doing it. Essay by Ibrahim Azam.
Mission: Impossible Movies Ranked - Every Mission: Impossible movie starring Tom Cruise, from the Brian De Palma film to Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, ranked from worst to best by Joseph Wade.
Indiana Jones Movies Ranked - All five Indiana Jones movies released between 1981 and 2023, from Raiders of the Lost Ark to Dial of Destiny, starring Harrison Ford, Ranked (from worst to best) by Joseph Wade.
Dennis Hopper’s Last Movies: ‘Homeless’, ‘Pashmy Dream’ - Dennis Hopper had a career that surfed high art and low culture effortlessly, his last movies 'Homeless' and 'Pashmy Dream' interesting notes to go out on. Essay by Stephen Lee Naish.
7 Best Mission: Impossible Sequences - 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' will be the 7th Mission Impossible movie in the franchise. Here are the 7 best sequences from Tom Cruise and company so far. Article by Matthew Dudding. 
Shelley Duvall: 3 Career-Defining Performances - Shelley Duvall had a silver screen career defined by her unforgettable portrayals. Here are Shelley Duvall's 3 Career-Defining Performances. Article by Holly Carter.
Wes Anderson Movies Ranked - All 11 feature films directed by Wes Anderson ranked worst to best. List includes 'Rushmore', 'The Grand Budapest Hotel', 'Asteroid City' and more. Article by Martha Lane.