‘Blade’ at 25 – Review
25 years on from revolutionary comic book film ‘Blade’ starring Wesley Snipes, it has become clearer how this film changed the blockbuster landscape. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
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‘The Piano’ at 30 – Review
The first film directed by a woman to win the Cannes Palme d’Or, ‘The Piano’ by Jane Campion is now 30. It is a gothic, dark tale that offers a strong female lead. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Read More‘WALL-E’ at 15 – Review
Still relevant 15 years after it was released, Pixar’s ‘WALL-E’ (2008) is a moral tale but isn’t saccharine or preachy, a film brimming with expressive animation. Review by Martha Lane.
Read More‘Sleepless in Seattle’ at 30 – Review
‘Sleepless in Seattle’ has endured as a top tier romantic comedy that could turn even the most steadfast cynic into a believer in love, fate, and the magic of the movies. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Read More‘The Bling Ring’ at 10 – Review
‘The Bling Ring’ at 10. Sofia Coppola made a timely commentary on celebrity culture and social media that remains relevant today. Stars Emma Watson. Review by Grace Laidler.
Read More‘Mud’ at 10 – Review
Jeff Nichols’ ‘Mud’ at 10 – atmospheric, touching, well-written and well-acted. Matthew McConaughey stars in what remains a remarkable film. Review by Martha Lane.
Read More‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ at 15 – Review
Fifteen years on from Tim Burton’s film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’, the tale still makes for a powerful film. Review by Emily Nighman.
Read More‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ at 30 – Review
Even under the thumb of Disney rule and the passing of its creator, The Muppets produced a Christmas classic in ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ (1992). Review by Katie Doyle.
Read MoreWhat Novelists Are For: ‘Atonement’ at 15
Joe Wright’s Oscar-winning period drama ‘Atonement’ is 15, and it remains an affecting film about stories and the very act of filmmaking. Essay by Margaret Roarty.
Read More‘Wanderlust’ and Its ‘Bizarro Cut’ at 10: How David Wain Split His Sensibility in Two for the Studio System
10 years on from the release of David Wain’s cult comedy ‘Wanderlust’, starring Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston, its ‘Bizarro Cut’ remains transparent about the comedy process. Essay by Nicholas Armstrong.
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July 01, 2023
Superman Legacy Casts David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan
James Gunn has finally found his Clark Kent and Lois Lane for his