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Conjuring Nonsense: Devils Didn’t Make Him Do It
The third ‘Conjuring’ film reinforces the dangerous myth that the supernatural is somehow responsible for the heinous crimes of humanity, and it’s a problem as big as cinema itself. Essay from Jacob Davis.
Read MoreThe Duality of the Female Psyche in ‘Mouthpiece’
How ‘Mouthpiece’, created by Amy Nostbakken and Norah Sadava, forges a moving insight into womanhood through its presentation of the duality of the female psyche. Essay by Gala Woolley.
Read MoreWhere to Start with Bong Joon-ho
Director Bong Joon-ho made history at the Oscars as the first filmmaker to win Best Picture with a film outside of the English language. Discover where to start with this modern auteur’s filmography in this guide.
Read MoreExploring the Great Empathy Machine – Grief and the Healing Powers of Cinema
How a cinema trip to see a dinosaur movie unravelled the grief surrounding a loved one’s death for Joseph Wade. This is the fourth edition of his blog series.
Read MoreFuelling an Obsession: Harry Potter at the Pictures
How a trip to an old Warner Bros cinema fuelled a childhood obsession with ‘Harry Potter’ and wider cinema for The Film Magazine writer Beth Sawdon.
Read MoreBack There in the Dark: A Cinema Poem by Sam Sewell-Peterson
“Back There in the Dark”, an original poem about cinema by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read More2021 Oscars Best Picture Nominees Ranked
Lawrence Michael Levine Interview – “I Will Always Make Small, Intimate Films”
Lawrence Michael Levine tells The Film Magazine about searching deep within himself to find ‘Black Bear’ (2020), scripting naturalistic dialogue and why he’ll always make small films.
Read MoreDC’s Lightest Movie, Shazam!, Also Contains Its Darkest Moment
In the light-hearted family movie Shazam!, that subverted the tone of the earlier DCEU, David F. Sandberg finds space for a heartbreaking character moment. Article by Rob Gifford.
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