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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.
Ridley Scott Films Ranked - All 28 films directed by Ridley Scott ranked from worst to best, including 'Alien', 'Blade Runner', 'Gladiator' and 'Napoleon'. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
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.
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.