Where to Start with Ingmar Bergman

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.

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‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Isn’t About Sex

‘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.

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Where to Start with Vittorio de Sica

Where to Start with Vittorio de Sica

Where to begin with the cinema of Italian Neorealism pioneer and world-renowned Italian filmmaker Vittorio de Sica, one of the most influential screen artists in history. Article by Clotilde Chinnici.

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The Echo of ‘Oldboy’ in ‘Monkey Man’

The Echo of ‘Oldboy’ in ‘Monkey Man’

By reflecting elements of South Korean action cinema, ‘Monkey Man’ distinguishes itself from the formulaic patterns of contemporary Hollywood revenge narratives. Essay by Jake Fittipaldi.

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Peter Lorre: 3 Career-Defining Performances

Peter Lorre: 3 Career-Defining Performances

The 3 career-defining silver screen performances of German-born Golden Era Hollywood star Peter Lorre, a villain and a comic. Article by Kieran Judge.

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10 Best Alien Moments

10 Best Alien Moments

The 10 best moments from Ridley Scott’s revolutionary and unforgettable horror-sci-fi movie ‘Alien’ (1979), starring Sigourney Weaver and featuring designs from H.R. Giger. Article by Kieran Judge.

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10 Best The Matrix Moments

10 Best The Matrix Moments

The very best moments of the important, mind-blowing and utterly revolutionary Wachowski sci-fi film ‘The Matrix’, starring Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne. Article by Kieran Judge.

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10 Best The Batman Moments

10 Best The Batman Moments

The best moments from Matt Reeves’ 2022 DC Comics film ‘The Batman’, starring Robert Pattinson as The Caped Crusader and Paul Dano as The Riddler. List by Holly Carter.

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The Curtain Call on Film Tragedies

The Curtain Call on Film Tragedies

Tragedy seems to be a genre which no longer holds much weight in cinema. Why is this? Ceridwen Millington outlines in this cinephilic essay.

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