The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) Review

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) Review

As pleasing as it is to return to Rohan for anime Tolkien adaptation ‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, the film does feel less than essential. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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‘Pokémon: The First Movie’ at 25 – Review

‘Pokémon: The First Movie’ at 25 – Review

When ‘Pokémon – The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back’ was released in 1999, it was more than a sensation. 25 years on, the nostalgia wears thin for a derived US edit. Review by Kieran Judge.

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Where to Start with Takashi Miike

Where to Start with Takashi Miike

Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike is one of the most notorious and prolific filmmakers of our current era. Here’s where to begin with his controversial work. Article by Lauren Frison.

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The Imaginary (2023) Review

The Imaginary (2023) Review

From some of the creative minds behind ‘Spirited Away’ comes 2024 Netflix anime ‘The Imaginary’, a children’s film for adults that is a little too boring to be a classic. Review by Martha Lane.

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Lumberjack the Monster (2023) Review

Lumberjack the Monster (2023) Review

The latest movie from provocative filmmaker Takashi Miike, ‘Lumberjack the Monster’ (2023), seems lacking the shock factor necessary to gain attention. Review by Lauren Frison.

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Where to Start with Hirokazu Kore-eda

Where to Start with Hirokazu Kore-eda

Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda is a filmmaking great of the late 20th century and early 21st century. Here’s where to begin with Hirokazu Kore-eda’s films. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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‘Seven Samurai’ at 70 – Review

‘Seven Samurai’ at 70 – Review

Akira Kurosawa samurai film ‘Seven Samurai’ speaks of the reality of the human experience in masterful ways, making it an unmissable experience even 70 years on. Review by Bella Madge.

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10 Best Godzilla Franchise Monsters

10 Best Godzilla Franchise Monsters

The 10 best monsters from the Godzilla movie franchise. The very best of Godzilla’s foes from over 70 years of cinema, including Mothra and Kumonga. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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The Boy and the Heron (2023) Review

The Boy and the Heron (2023) Review

‘The Boy and the Heron’, thought to be the final film from Hayao Miyazaki, is up there with the best that Studio Ghibli has ever made. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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