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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Casablanca (1942) Review

Casablanca (1942) Review

Starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, Golden Era Hollywood romance ‘Casablanca’ is one of the most recognisable films of all time. Joseph Wade offers his retrospective review.

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Audrey Hepburn’s 3 Career-Defining Performances

Audrey Hepburn’s 3 Career-Defining Performances

She has gone down in history as one of the most iconic actresses of all time and a timeless fashion icon, but what are Audrey Hepburn’s career defining performances?

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The Success and Significance of The Wandering Earth

The Success and Significance of The Wandering Earth

‘The Wandering Earth’ has broken all sorts of records in China and at the worldwide box office. Joseph Wade tackles the significance of this success and why it is successful in this special feature.

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Trumbo: The Ten, the Blacklist and the Cold War

Trumbo: The Ten, the Blacklist and the Cold War

With the UK release of ‘Trumbo’ occurring tomorrow, Kat Lawson has taken you through its subject matter: the Hollywood Blacklist. Read about this destructive and controversial period in US and US cinema history, here.

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