Judy Garland: 3 Career-Defining Performances

Judy Garland: 3 Career-Defining Performances

The best and most memorable silver screen performances of Hollywood legend and all-time great Judy Garland, a talent who could bring songs and stories to life like few others. Article by Bella Madge

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‘Mr Smith Goes to Washington’ at 85 – Review

‘Mr Smith Goes to Washington’ at 85 – Review

We behold the outrage of director Frank Capra, and absorb the performance of an all-time great career from James Stewart, in ‘Mr Smith Goes to Washington. Review by Bella Madge.

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Quantity is King: How Tarantino’s Unique Filmmaking Ethos Reveals the Problem with Hollywood

Quantity is King: How Tarantino’s Unique Filmmaking Ethos Reveals the Problem with Hollywood

Quentin Tarantino’s 10-film rule is a lesson in restraint that Hollywood could learn a vital lesson from. Here’s why. Essay by Evan Meikle.

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‘Sherlock Jr.’ at 100 – Review

‘Sherlock Jr.’ at 100 – Review

Buster Keaton action-comedy ‘Sherlock Jr.’ (1924) features some of the best action moments in cinema, and is surprisingly sophisticated; an incredible film. Review by Kieran Judge.

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10 Best Singin’ in the Rain Moments

10 Best Singin’ in the Rain Moments

The 10 best moments from the all-time great and forever iconic movie musical ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ (1952), starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds. List by Martha Lane.

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The Wizard of Oz (1939) Review

The Wizard of Oz (1939) Review

‘The Wizard of Oz’ (1939) remains an impressive filmmaking achievement almost a century on from its release. Victor Fleming directs Judy Garland in timeless technicolour. Review by Clotilde Chinnici.

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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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5 James Stewart Movies That Made Him a Star

5 James Stewart Movies That Made Him a Star

James Stewart was the golden boy of Hollywood; his ascension to stardom glittered like a champagne flute. Here are 5 James Stewart movies that made him a star. Article by Bella Madge.

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A Career-Saving Change: Katharine Hepburn’s Natural Performance in ‘The Philadelphia Story’

A 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.

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Schindler’s List, Inglourious Basterds: Cementing and Reclaiming History in Cinema

Schindler’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.

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