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Ben Wheatley Films Ranked - Ben Wheatley is one of the most prolific and distinctive British filmmakers of recent years. Here are his 10 feature films ranked from worst to best. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
How ‘Threads’ Remains Frighteningly Relevant 40 Years On - Barry Hines and Mick Jackson constructed a straight-to-television film that depicted the horrors of nuclear annihilation in a terrifying, realistic and lasting manner. Essay by Eleanor Wise.
Christopher Nolan Films Ranked - All 12 Christopher Nolan films ranked from worst to best. This list includes 'Following', the 'Dark Knight Trilogy', and modern classics 'Inception' and 'Oppenheimer'. By Joseph Wade.
10 Best Parasite Moments - The 10 best moments from the first-ever Non-English language Oscars Best Picture, Bong Joon Ho's 'Parasite'. List includes peaches. Article by Rehana Nurmahi.
Akira Kurosawa, Toshiro Mifune: Cinema’s Greatest Collaborations - Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune, arguably the most iconic director-actor pairing of the 20th century. These carefully curated films best represent their everlasting legacy. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Christopher Walken: 3 Career-Defining Performances - Christopher Walken has established himself as one of the most complete and unique actors in Hollywood. Here are his 3 career-defining performances. Article by Joshua Imas.
James Ponsoldt Movies Ranked - James Ponsoldt movies ranked worst to best. Each film, from his stirring debut 'Off the Black' to 'Summering' via 'Smashed', 'The Circle' and more, ranked. Article by Joseph Wade.
Laurence Fishburne: 3 Career-Defining Performances - Laurence Fishburne is an actor whose career has flourished with iconic and award-winning performances. These are his 3 career-defining performances. Article by John McDonald.
Where to Start with Keanu Reeves - Where to start with the cinema of "the internet's boyfriend" Keanu Reeves, a beloved movie star for more than three decades. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Joe Wright Movies Ranked - Every feature film directed by British movie director Joe Wright ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Darkest Hour' and 'Atonement'. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Peter Weir Films Ranked - All 13 feature films directed by Australian filmmaker Peter Weir ranked from worst to best in terms of quality, reception and longevity. List includes 'The Truman Show'. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
10 Best Shark Movies - Steven Spielberg started the craze with 'Jaws' (1975), but which films can claim to be the very best shark movies ever made? Find out here. List by Martha Lane.
Where to Start with Gus Van Sant - Gus Van Sant is hailed as one of the most significant filmmakers still working today, labelled an influential New Queer creator. Here's where to start. Article by Grace Britten.
Beginner’s Guide to Film Stock vs Digital - What is film stock? How does celluloid compare to digital film? Which looks better? The film stock vs digital debate is broken down in this beginner's guide. Written by Grace Britten.
Children of Men: Dropping Us Into Crisis - Alfonso Cuarón reimagined how to capture the intensity of war when he crafted his 2006 dystopian masterpiece Children of Men. Here's how. Essay by Mark Serravalle.
10 Best Lady Bird Moments - The best moments from Greta Gerwig's solo directorial debut 'Lady Bird' (2017), starring Saoirse Ronan, Beanie Feldstein, Laurie Metcalf and others. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Paul Verhoeven Films Ranked - All 16 Paul Verhoeven movies ranked from worst to best. List includes all Dutch, Hollywood and European films, including 'Soldier of Orange', 'Robocop' and 'Elle'. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Where to Start with Wong Kar-Wai - Wong Kar-Wai is one of the most instantly recognisable filmmakers to come out of East Asia, and has had a profound impact on global cinema. Here's where to start. Guide by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Greta Gerwig: The Essential Collection - From 'Nights and Weekends' to 'Frances Ha' to 'Lady Bird', this is the essential collection of Greta Gerwig movies to help you understand this great filmmaker. Article by Joseph Wade.
Cameo Killed the Superhero Movie - Is superhero cinema too reliant upon cameos? Is it taking away from the storytelling? After 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', everyone's doing it. Essay by Ibrahim Azam.