Film
Memory and Narrative in Miguel Gomes’ Tabu
"Now approaching the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, I return to Miguel Gomes’ 2012 feature Tabu."
‘The Godfather: Part II’ at fifty
The Godfather: Part II is a film about gangsters. It is also a film...
All Of Us Strangers Review – A Haunting Exploration of Love in all its Forms
"In All Of Us Strangers, writer-director Andrew Haigh leads us by the hand into a dreamlike, introspective world. "
‘Bittersweet, immersive and profoundly moving’ – Perfect Days Review
"I don’t think I’ve ever felt so ‘in the moment’ while watching a film as I did with Perfect Days"
Hollywood vs. AI – Is this the end?
"the question on everyone’s lips is: is this the end? The end of special effects teams? The end of video creation? The end of filmmaking?"
A gendered rewatching of The Silence of the Lambs
25 years on, Clarice Sterling's defiance of the patriarchy is as relevant as ever
Passion over party in Pasternak’s Russia
Maria Minchenko marks the Russian Revolution centenary by casting her mind back to one of cinema's classics
Hollywood’s glamourising of Beauty and the Beast buries its troubling implications
21st century reimaginings of classic fairytales do not address the dark politics that underpin them. Susannah Goldsbrough explores.
No soggy bottoms, as Channel Four puts the icing on the cake
The move may have halved its viewing figures, but hasn't diminished any of its charm
“There is a selfish core to Mark that is the sort of thing that a sitcom character needs”
Comedian and Peep Show star David Mitchell talks to El Blackwood about the similarities between him and Mark Corrigan.
In search of originality? Retreat into cinema’s monochrome past
It is a truth universally acknowledged that commercial filmmaking has recently entered a new phase of life. Countless articles and blogs bemoan the lack...
More Slush than Snow – The Snowman fails to impress
Jonnie Barrow is severely disappointed by the new Scandi thriller
Andrew Graham-Dixon: Bridging the gap between high culture and mass media
Art history documentary maker Andrew Graham-Dixon talks contemporary art and BBC spending to Altair Brandon-Salmon
TV memes for deadline-drowning teens
Becky Cook comments on the importance of film and TV shows in meme culture
Nihilism, narcissism and noobnoob as ‘Rick and Morty’ returns
Despite the criticism, Olivia Webster is impressed with season three of Rick and Morty
‘Blade Runner 2049’ pleases fans of the cult classic
Matthew Nicholson compares the 'Blade Runner' sequel to the classic original
Don’t just break the fourth wall, go and watch a film outside
Jack Allsopp reflects on a summer vac spent basking in the joys of outdoor cinema
Ones to watch: Science fiction’s signature moves
Donnie Darko, Signs and Terminator are classics of the genre
Rewind: ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ is still relevant 15 years on
Esther Borsi reflects on the romantic comedy classic on its anniversary