‘The Truman Show’ at 25 – Review
After 25 years, Peter Weir’s ‘The Truman Show’ starring Jim Carrey is a meticulously crafted, stylistically subversive, titanic cultural influence. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
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<p>Reviews in retrospect – the best of cinema long gone reviewed with a modern outlook by The Film Magazine. </p>
‘Frances Ha’ at 10 – Review
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.
Read More‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ at 85 – Review
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.
Read More‘Speed Racer’ at 15 – Review
15 years on from the release of the Wachowskis’ ‘Speed Racer’, the all-star anime adaptation is rightly undergoing some critical reappraisal. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read More‘Vertigo’ at 65 – Review
Alfred Hitchcock thriller ‘Vertigo’ (1958) is a perfect case study for how perception changes art. Now 65, it is Hitchcock’s greatest achievement. Review by Rob Jones.
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‘The Birds’ at 60 – Review
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.
Read More‘Army of Darkness’ at 30 – Review
‘Evil Dead’ trilogy conclusion ‘Army of Darkness’ turns 30, and it’s more ridiculous than ever before. From the mind of Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell. Review by Kae M.
Read MoreTuesday (2015) Short Film Review
‘Tuesday’ (2015), the debut short film from ‘Aftersun’ writer-director Charlotte Wells, “feels like a small peak through the looking glass” at the much-celebrated filmmaker’s traits. Review by Joseph Wade.
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.
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December 11, 2023
2024 Golden Globe Awards – Film Nominees
The nominees for the 81st Golden Globe Awards have been announced,