Where to Start with Luis Buñuel

Where to Start with Luis Buñuel

A guide on where to begin with the experimental and ever-influential filmmaking of Luis Buñuel, a collaborator of Salvador Dalí who always made films with purpose. Article by Mark Carnochan.

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10 Best Popeye Moments

10 Best Popeye Moments

The 10 best moments from ‘Popeye’ (1980), Disney’s first live-action film and the debut feature role of Robin Williams. Robert Altman directs food fights and more. List by Holly Carter.

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10 Best Portrait of a Lady on Fire Moments

10 Best Portrait of a Lady on Fire Moments

The best moments from Céline Sciamma’s acclaimed ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ (2019), a slow burn of repressed desire, passion and love. Written by Martha Lane.

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Chasing the Present in ‘Before Sunset’

Chasing the Present in ‘Before Sunset’

Richard Linklater’s middle entry into his Before Trilogy, ‘Before Sunset’ (2004) is about attempting to live in the present. Here’s how it achieves that. Essay by Kyra Lieberman.

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The Academy Has Failed Animation (Again)

The Academy Has Failed Animation (Again)

The medium of animation is snubbed by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences every Oscars season. In 2024, animated film has been failed again. Essay by Munir Abedrabbo C.

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Alexander Payne Films Ranked

Alexander Payne Films Ranked

All 8 feature films from acclaimed filmmaker Alexander Payne ranked, from ‘Citizen Ruth’ to ‘The Holdovers’ via ‘Election’, ‘About Schmidt’ and ‘Nebraska’. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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The Transformative Impact of Teachers on the Protagonists of 21st Century Coming-Of-Age Films

The Transformative Impact of Teachers on the Protagonists of 21st Century Coming-Of-Age Films

Mr Hunnam’s impact on his student Angus Tully in ‘The Holdovers’ is just one of a number of examples of teachers acting as key guiding figures in coming-of-age film. Essay by Cat Searcey.

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21st Century Best Picture Oscar Winners Ranked

21st Century Best Picture Oscar Winners Ranked

Every Oscars Best Picture winning movie, as chosen by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the 21st century, ranked from worst to best. 24 films from 24 ceremonies, taking place from the year 2000.

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10 Best Blade Runner Moments

10 Best Blade Runner Moments

The most iconic images, scraps of dialogue, and touches of nuance from Ridley Scott sci-fi ‘Blade Runner’ (1982) starring Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer. Article by Kieran Judge.

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The Apartment: The Elevator Between Eras

The Apartment: The Elevator Between Eras

‘The Apartment’ (1960), from director Billy Wilder and starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine, acted as an elevator between Hollywood eras. Article by Kyra Lieberman.

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