Film

In defence of the live-action remake

Live-action remakes, when viewed with an open mind, can be seen as cultural negotiations, as attempts to revitalise and pass down old stories to new eyes and ears.

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In defence of the theatrical release

If film, like all art, nourishes itself on its own œuvre, I don’t think we can afford to sever the association between the cinema and the film.

Culture Nora Miles -

2025 releases you may not have seen (but definitely should)

It’s that time of year again: the season in which we are inundated with...

Culture Lara Machado -

Can movie violence ever be fun?

“Because it's so much fun, Jan!” This was Quentin Tarantino’s answer when an interviewer...

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An alternative to ‘Fast Film’

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Les Misérables review: BBC adaptation soars, even without the songs

Heaps of narrative are packed into the latest adaptation, but it is a masterful work of character complexity

Is it still a wonderful life in 2018?

The film may feature angels and an alternate reality, but it is among the most realistic of Christmas films

Aquaman review: DC’s latest offering fails to marvel

Aquaman makes for pleasant viewing, but proves unable to repeat Wonder Woman’s winning formula.

Why The Nightmare Before Christmas is the most underrated Christmas film

The Nightmare Before Christmas says that it is fine to find a holiday dull, or to question the purpose of repeating it every year.

Festive flicks: the best films to watch at Christmas

Get into the Christmas spirit with a .. Harry Potter marathon

Frantz: a wrenching tale of remembrance

The French-German film Frantz, however, has gone unnoticed by many English-speaking viewers, despite being one of the most powerful films released to explore the after-effects of World War I.