Film Archive
24th March 2014
Contrary Corner: animated gems you missed
Suraj thinks that instead of watching The Lion King for the umpteenth time, you should try one of the many lesser-known animated films you’ve likely overlooked
24th March 2014
Video Nasties
Tom talks blood, bureaucracy, flesh and classifications: how the BBFC has affected movies from Psycho to Philomena, Cannibal Holocaust to A Clockwork Orange
24th March 2014
TV Catch Up- Louie
Ben looks ahead to the new season of Louie, and suggests you get yourself acquainted with the lovable loser, if you haven’t done so already
24th March 2014
Top 5: Tarantino characters who should have been played by a different actor
James gives us his Inglorious Casters
24th March 2014
Preview: X Men: Days of Future Past
Jack looks ahead to the hotly anticipated X-Men sequel, uniting the casts of both generations of mutant films
24th March 2014
Cornerhouse Pick of the Week: Under The Skin
While it won’t be for everyone, Film Editor Robbie Davidson recommends you seek out Under the Skin for a truly immersive experience
17th March 2014
Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel
James says Wes Anderson’s latest is a five-star introduction for those not accustomed to the director’s unique style
20th February 2014
Review: The Monuments Men
Whilst enjoyable, Matthew found that even gorgeous George had trouble balancing the disparate tones of The Monuments Men
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20th February 2014
Cornerhouse Pick of the Week: Her
Nik sings the praises of Spike Jonze’s truly original love story
18th February 2014
Top 5: Awkward sex scenes
Lloyd Hammett gives us his Top 5 scenes we’d probably all rather forget
18th February 2014
Review: Robocop
According to Tom Bruce, the 1987 ‘Robocop’ was in no need of a re-boot
18th February 2014
Contrary Corner: Give ‘Spring Breakers’ a break
Nikolas McNally argues you shouldn’t judge a film by its marketing
18th February 2014
The 2014 Oscars and the ‘Victim Narrative’
Sarah Murray discusses The Wolf of Wall Street’s place amongst the hard-hitting Oscar-nominated narratives this year
18th February 2014
Cornerhouse Pick of the Week: The Invisible Woman
George Bellamy reviews Ralph Fiennes’ second directing venture
10th February 2014
Review: Dallas Buyers Club
Robbie found surprising humour in the incredible real-life story of Ron Woodroof
10th February 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman: The Master (1967-2014)
Angus shares his own personal reflections on the tragic passing of the brilliant Philip Seymour Hoffman
10th February 2014
Contrary Corner: ‘Rush’ really grinds my gears
For Tom Bruce, ‘Rush’ was somewhat of a cinematic false-start
10th February 2014
Cornerhouse Pick of the Week: Rough Cut
Matthew Thomas reviews Jamie Shovlin’s latest project, commissioned by Manchester’s Cornerhouse