‘Sleeping Beauty’ at 65 – Review

‘Sleeping Beauty’ at 65 – Review

Though ‘Sleeping Beauty’ (1959) is not one of Disney’s strongest films, this fairy tale features surprisingly feminist characters and a compelling villain. Review by Emily Nighman.

Read More

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) Review

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) Review

There is a universal truth at the core of John Hughes’ ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ (1987), an exercise in empathy that has maintained its potency. Review by Connell Oberman.

Read More

‘The Age of Innocence’ at 30 – Review

‘The Age of Innocence’ at 30 – Review

Thirty years on from the release of Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Age of Innocence’ (1993), the Edith Wharton adaptation deserves a spot among his most accomplished works. Review by Margaret Roarty.

Read More

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ at 5 – Review

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ at 5 – Review

This glamorous, heartwarming rom-com set records for its all-Asian cast and its cross-cultural love story. Five years later, did ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ change Hollywood? Review by Emily Nighman.

Read More

‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ at 35 – Review

‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ at 35 – Review

In some respects, Robert Zemeckis film ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ may seem dated, but it remains a relevant trailblazer with an unforgettable lead pairing. Review by Martha Lane.

Read More

‘Jurassic Park’ at 30 – Review

‘Jurassic Park’ at 30 – Review

‘Jurassic Park’ turns 30. Steven Spielberg’s dinosaur classic movie avoids cliché, is driven by character, and is a genre-defining piece even now. Review by Martha Lane.

Read More

‘Frances Ha’ at 10 – Review

‘Frances Ha’ at 10 – Review

Greta Gerwig co-writes and stars in ‘Frances Ha’, from ‘Marriage Story’ director Noah Baumbach, a poignant watch for anyone undergoing construction in their life. Review by Emi Grant.

Read More

‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ at 85 – Review

‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ at 85 – Review

Director Michael Curtiz and star Errol Flynn bring Robin Hood to life in the greatest ever film adaptation of the British legend, a Technicolor masterpiece. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

Read More

‘The Birds’ at 60 – Review

‘The Birds’ at 60 – Review

At 60-years-old, archetypal natural horror (creature feature) ‘The Birds’ continues to exemplify director Alfred Hitchcock’s mastery of suspense. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

Read More

‘Juno’ at 15 – Review

‘Juno’ at 15 – Review

‘Juno’ (2007), from writer Diablo Cody and starring Elliot Page, remains funny 15 years on, the hamburger phone and more just as iconic. Review by Martha Lane.

Read More
1 2 3 8