retrospective review

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) Review

Posted on November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 by Guest

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.

‘The Age of Innocence’ at 30 – Review

Posted on September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 by Margaret Roarty

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.

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ at 5 – Review

Posted on August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 by Emily Nighman

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.

‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ at 35 – Review

Posted on June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 by Martha Lane

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.

‘Jurassic Park’ at 30 – Review

Posted on June 10, 2023June 19, 2023 by Martha Lane

‘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.

‘Frances Ha’ at 10 – Review

Posted on May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 by Emi Grant

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.

‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ at 85 – Review

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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.

‘The Birds’ at 60 – Review

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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.

‘Juno’ at 15 – Review

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Martha Lane

‘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.

‘Aladdin’ at 30 – Review

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Walt Disney Animation classic ‘Aladdin’ (1992) is thirty, and despite problematic representation remains a much-enjoyed Renaissance offering. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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