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10 Best Jaws Moments - The 10 best moments from 'Jaws' (1975), Steven Spielberg's all-time great horror film that kickstarted the blockbuster trend in Hollywood. List by Martha Lane.
The Wild Robot (2024) Review - Dreamworks Animation's adaptation of Peter Brown's children's book, 'The Wild Robot' (2024), is emotional and powerful, an unmissable theatrical experience. Review by Joseph Wade.
10 Best Evil Dead Moments - The 10 best moments from the Evil Dead film franchise. List includes moments from 'The Evil Dead', 'Evil Dead 2', 'Army of Darkness', 'Evil Dead' and 'Evil Dead Rise'. Written by Sam Langton.
How ‘Whiplash’ Exposes the Cost of Perfection - Damien Chazelle asks us to evaluate the relentless pursuit of perfection in his jazz drummer fable 'Whiplash', now 10 years old. Film essay by Sadbh Boylan.
Todd Phillips Movies Ranked - From 'Road Trip' to 'Joker: Folie à Deux' via 'Starsky and Hutch', 'The Hangover' and 'Old School', the films of director Todd Phillips ranked worst to best.
‘Ed Wood’ at 30 – Review - Loving artist portrait 'Ed Wood' (1994), from director Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp and Martin Landau, isn't deep, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) Review - Todd Phillips DC movie 'Joker: Folie à Deux' (2024), starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, is pulled in too many directions. It is boring. Review by Joseph Wade.
Quantity is King: How Tarantino’s Unique Filmmaking Ethos Reveals the Problem with Hollywood - Quentin Tarantino's 10-film rule is a lesson in restraint that Hollywood could learn a vital lesson from. Here's why. Essay by Evan Meikle.
Megalopolis (2024) Review - Francis Ford Coppola passion project 'Megalopolis' (2024) is a failure. It is a downright unenjoyable vanity project that proves the director's best days are behind him. Review by Jacob Davis.
A Changing World: Filmmaker Frank Perry’s 1960s - During one of the most significant periods of socio-political change, Frank Perry became a beacon of counter-culture independent filmmaking. Film essay by Lauren Frison.
Brian Knappenberger, Digital Disobedience, and Free Press in the 21st Century - The old model of journalism is dead. Brian Knappenberger is the filmmaker championing our right to access information in an anti-truth landscape. Essay by Jenson Davenport.
Where to Start with Francis Ford Coppola - Francis Ford Coppola, a filmmaker branded a genius and a tyrant, encapsulates the conflict between art and business in cinema. Here's where to begin with his oeuvre. Article by Jacob Davis.
10 Best The Incredibles Moments - The best moments from Brad Bird's 2004 Pixar animated film, 'The Incredibles', starring Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson and more. List by Jake Fittipaldi.
The Substance (2024) Review - Coralie Fargeat offers some of the year's best special effects and sound design in 'The Substance' (2024), a film spearheaded by a career-best performance from Demi Moore. Review by Margaret Roarty.
His Three Daughters (2024) Review - Azazel Jacobs family drama 'His Three Daughters' (2024), starring Natasha Lyonne, Carrie Coon and Elizabeth Olsen, is a serious and poignant slice of life. Review by Martha Lane.