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Where to Start with Stanley Kubrick - Where to begin with the cinema of the fascinating and conflicting film auteur Stanley Kubrick, one of the giants of movie history. Article by Kieran Judge.
10 Best When Harry Met Sally Moments - The best moments from arguably the greatest and most iconic romantic comedy of the modern era, 'When Harry Met Sally', written by Nora Ephron and directed by Rob Reiner. List by Grace Laidler.
‘C’è Ancora Domani’, Neorealism, and the Right to Vote - Paola Cortellesi's directorial debut 'C’è Ancora Domani' reimagines ideas of Italian Neorealism to tell of contemporary struggles through a historical lens. Essay by Jenson Davenport.
MaXXXine (2024) Review - 'MaXXXine', the third film in Ti West's horror film series, is more interested in aesthetics than substance and leaves Mia Goth with not enough room to breathe. Review by Margaret Roarty.
‘Marnie’ at 60 – Review - Alfred Hitchcock's 'Marnie', starring Tippi Hedren and Sean Connery, features a stellar safe-stealing sequence but drags its heels. Review by Kieran Judge.
‘North by Northwest’ at 65 – Review - 65 years on from its release, Alfred Hitchcock thriller 'North by Northwest' remains a glorious mishmash of parody and paranoia, a sublimely written, thrilling film. Review by Kieran Judge.
Donald Sutherland: 3 Career-Defining Performances - The career-defining work of iconic screen actor Donald Sutherland, 1935-2024. 3 films that best exemplify his unmatched talent. Article by Kieran Judge.
The Devil’s Bath (2024) Review - 'The Devil's Bath', from writer-director duo Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz, is more a psychological study than a straight horror, a beautifully haunting warning. Review by Lauren Frison.
10 Best Harry Dean Stanton Appearances - The best silver screen appearances of celebrated character actor and blockbuster regular Harry Dean Stanton, a performer whose career spanned more than half a century. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Where to Start with Ingmar Bergman - Widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers ever, Swedish director Ingmar Bergman left an indelible mark on all of cinema. Here's where to begin with his iconic work. Article by George Taylor.
‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Isn’t About Sex - Stanley Kubrick's final film, 'Eyes Wide Shut', isn't about sex. It's about Christmas. Of all the Christmas movies, it may be the most cynical. Essay by Declan O'Reilly.
Yul Brynner: 3 Career-Defining Performances - The career-defining silver screen performances of Russian American actor Yul Brynner, one of Old Hollywood's most monumental screen presences. Article by Margaret Roarty.
To a Land Unknown (2024) Review - Mahdi Fleifel's refugee drama 'To a Land Unknown' competed in the Cannes 2024 Un Certain Regard strand, and is an urgent, necessary film. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
Anora (2024) Review - 'Anora', from filmmaker Sean Baker, won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 2024, and thanks to a powerful lead performance and open-minded approach, should be considered important. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.
The Imaginary (2023) Review - From some of the creative minds behind 'Spirited Away' comes 2024 Netflix anime 'The Imaginary', a children's film for adults that is a little too boring to be a classic. Review by Martha Lane.