‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ at 45 – Review
The 1978 sci-fi horror adaptation ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ starring Donald Sutherland remains an all-time classic 45 years on from its release. Review by Kieran Judge.
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<p>Reviews in retrospect – the best of cinema long gone reviewed with a modern outlook by The Film Magazine. </p>
‘The Ten Commandments’ at 100 – Review
Cecil B. DeMille’s 1923 silent epic ‘The Ten Commandments’ is impossible to watch without your mouth hanging open in awe. The artistry is astounding. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Read MoreLittle Women (1933) Review
George Cukor’s 1933 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” starring Katharine Hepburn is perfect for those who may need an umbrella during a sun shower. Review by Margaret Roarty.
Read MorePlanes, 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‘Frozen’ at 10 – Review
Walt Disney Animation mega-hit ‘Frozen’ is 10, and with a progressive and influential central narrative it maintains its impact and importance. Review by Martha Lane.
Read MoreTaxi Driver (1976) Review
The legacy of Taxi Driver (1976) may not endure in a post-Trump world, but Martin Scorsese’s film starring Robert De Niro remains a landmark work of US cinema. Review by Jacob Davis.
Read MoreThe Wolf of Wall Street (2013) Review
Martin Scorsese 2013 film ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie and Jonah Hill, is a timeless reflection on American wealth. Review by Emi Grant.
Read More‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ at 30 – Review
After 30 years, Jack Skellington is not just the King of the Pumpkin Patch, he is the King of the Goths. ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ reviewed 30 years after its release. Article by Katie Doyle.
Read MoreRatatouille (2007) Review
Everyone has the potential to follow their dreams and succeed… even Parisian rats! Disney Pixar’s ‘Ratatouille’ (2007) is a masterpiece. Review by Lydia Bowen-Williams.
Read More‘Prisoners’ at 10 – Review
‘Prisoners’, the crime thriller from ‘Dune’ director Denis Villeneuve starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal, holds us captive even 10 years on from its release. Review by Gala Woolley.
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December 11, 2023
2024 Golden Globe Awards – Film Nominees
The nominees for the 81st Golden Globe Awards have been announced,