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.
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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‘Snow White’, ‘Cinderella’ and ‘Sleeping Beauty’ are revisited by a 9-year-old and her mother, to evaluate what is outdated and what isn’t. Article by Martha Lane.
Read MoreHow ‘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.
Read MoreChildren 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.
Read MoreCameo 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.
Read MoreI’m With Terry: Marlon Brando’s Method Performance in ‘On the Waterfront’
How Marlon Brando’s Method acting enhanced ‘On the Waterfront’ and added nuance and sympathy to his character Terry. Essay by Jacob Davis.
Read MoreA Career-Saving Change: Katharine Hepburn’s Natural Performance in ‘The Philadelphia Story’
Katharine Hepburn saved her career through adapting a new acting style in 1940 rom-com ‘The Philadelphia Story’. This essay explores how and why she did it. By Jacob Davis.
Read MoreWhat Novelists Are For: ‘Atonement’ at 15
Joe Wright’s Oscar-winning period drama ‘Atonement’ is 15, and it remains an affecting film about stories and the very act of filmmaking. Essay by Margaret Roarty.
Read MoreSchindler’s List, Inglourious Basterds: Cementing and Reclaiming History in Cinema
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Schindler’s List’ and Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Inglourious Basterds’ prove that populist approaches can deal with horrific events with subtlety and introspection. Essay by Robert Mitchell.
Read MoreThat Kind of Man: What L.A Confidential Taught Me About Masculinity
Curtis Hanson’s all-star crime drama ‘L.A. Confidential’ is 25, and it remains a concise analysis and presentation of masculinity. One that hit Craig Gent in a particularly personal way.
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March 29, 2024
Austin Butler to Star in Darren Aronofsky Crime Thriller
Austin Butler is to lead a new film from Sony Pictures and 'Powers'