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27th January 2016
HOME Pick of the Week: The Assassin
Hou Hsiao-hsien’s The Assassin is a stunningly beautiful yet subtle film that represents martial arts cinema at its absolute finest
26th January 2016
Top 5: Bowie songs in film
Much of the late legend David Bowie’s music has been used brilliantly in film—here are our picks for the five best times his songs elevated movie scenes to brilliance
24th January 2016
Review: The Revenant
The Revenant is a revenge tale that features an astonishingly committed performance from Leonardo DiCaprio and masterful direction from Alejandro Iñárritu
14th January 2016
Review: Joy
In comparison to David O. Russell’s previous, award winning pieces of work, Joy’s lack of warmth and depth leaves it missing the mark
13th January 2016
Review: The Hateful Eight
The Hateful Eight may not stand up as one of Tarantino’s finest films, but on its own terms it is an enjoyable flick featuring strong performances and the director’s trademark sharp dialogue
9th December 2015
TV Binge: Fargo
This TV ‘adaptation’ of the Coen brothers’ classic movie, Fargo, is a black comedy gem that fully deserves its high acclaim
8th December 2015
Review: The Good Dinosaur
Pixar’s second movie this year, The Good Dinosaur, is beautifully animated, but fails to fully live up to the inventiveness of its premise
7th December 2015
HOME Pick of the Week: Carol
Carol is a masterfully-directed love drama, anchored by astonishing performances from Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara
2nd December 2015
HOME Pick of the Week: The Dressmaker
The Dressmaker features fine humour and a quality performance from Kate Winslet, even though it lacks tonal consistency throughout its runtime
1st December 2015
Top 5: Films set in Paris
Paris stands as one of the liveliest cultural hubs in the world—here are five of the best films set in this shining metropolis
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1st December 2015
Review: Vase
This independent film, Vase, brings British skate films to a whole new level
1st December 2015
Review: Güeros
Inspired by the French New Wave, Güeros is a stylish and beautiful coming of age movie
1st December 2015
TV Binge: Master of None
Master of None’s sharp comedy and cinematic style make it another stellar entry to the Netflix originals canon
1st December 2015
Review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
Mockingjay – Part 2, the final instalment of The Hunger Games franchise, can’t help but feel like a drawn-out cash-grabbing exercise
1st December 2015
Review: Black Mass
Black Mass is a derivative and unexceptional gangster flick that is elevated by strong performances from Johnny Depp and Joel Edgerton
1st December 2015
Review: Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies succeeds as a decent espionage drama, and bears many of Steven Spielberg’s best and worst tendencies
23rd November 2015
Feature: Should we boycott Marvel?
With increasing numbers of people criticising the quality of the films, are the superhero movies by Marvel worth or time?
23rd November 2015
Review: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo
This Bollywood hit, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, suffers from a general lack of coherence and some over-simplification
23rd November 2015
Review: The Lady in the Van
With moments both funny and meaningful, The Lady in the Van manages to compress 15 of the most unusual years of Alan Bennett’s life into a single, brilliant film
23rd November 2015
Review: Listen to Me Marlon
In Listen To Me Marlon, Stevan Riley gives powerful insights into the legendary actor, though he avoids some notable aspects of the life of Marlon Brando