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Mank – Fincher’s take on creating Citizen Kane

Mank – Fincher’s take on creating Citizen Kane

After a period away from the big screen, Fincher returns with a rich and thoughtful account of the career of Citizen Kane writer Herman J. Mankiewicz in Mank
The best dressed of 2020 awards season, illustrated

The best dressed of 2020 awards season, illustrated

Fashion Writer Alex Bikard rounds up her 10 favourite looks from 2020 awards season with accompanying illustrations
Frida Mom: The advert the Oscars rejected for partial nudity

Frida Mom: The advert the Oscars rejected for partial nudity

The Oscars celebrate thrillers, but are too scared to show a mother’s postpartum experience – it’s time to prepare, celebrate and support mothers
Oscars 2020 Predictions

Oscars 2020 Predictions

With the 2020 Academy Awards almost upon us, Michal Wasilewski takes a look the contenders and makes his predictions for this year’s winners
The Academy consistently ignore this generation’s most dynamic cinema – but why wouldn’t they?

The Academy consistently ignore this generation’s most dynamic cinema – but why wouldn’t they?

George Walker criticises the shortsightedness and exclusivity of the film industry
Review: Jojo Rabbit

Review: Jojo Rabbit

The 2019 Toronto Film Festival winner is an unintelligent, unambitious satire on Nazi Germany, failing on a dramatic and emotional level, writes Michal Wasilewski
In this year’s Golden Globe nominations, women are the losers

In this year’s Golden Globe nominations, women are the losers

The snubbing female artists and stories cannot be blamed on a lack of talent but reflects serious problems within awards bodies
Review: Marriage Story

Review: Marriage Story

Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story combines a heartbreaking divorce story with witty comedic elements to create a masterful emotional rollercoaster, writes Michal Wasilewski
Review: The Laundromat

Review: The Laundromat

Steven Soderbergh’s stylish direction combines with a characteristic standout performance from Meryl Streep in Netflix’s The Laundromat
Review: Judy

Review: Judy

Renée Zellweger shines bright as the beloved Judy Garland in Rupert Goold’s dazzling biopic Judy, writes Sarah Findley
Review: Ad Astra

Review: Ad Astra

James Gray’s space epic has the components of a strong film — but the lack of a compelling cast and story give way to a bland, boring package
Why Green Book’s Best Picture win is a good thing

Why Green Book’s Best Picture win is a good thing

Adrian Kanyoli argues that the time is right for him to suspend his hatred of white-saviour films like Green Book and Hidden Figures following the former’s recent Best Picture win
Oscars 2019 Predictions

Oscars 2019 Predictions

Tom Chambers looks back on films in 2018 ahead of The Oscars to assess the likely winners of this year.
Opinion: The Oscars are the film industry’s worst enemy

Opinion: The Oscars are the film industry’s worst enemy

In an effort to streamline their yearly awards ceremony, The Academy has flipped the bird to the film industry in favour of pleasing the masses
Is gender equality close to being achieved in Hollywood?

Is gender equality close to being achieved in Hollywood?

Emily Wain argues that the inequality surrounding directors needs addressing for the film industry to progress
Oscar Nominations 2019

Oscar Nominations 2019

The current controversy surrounding the now hostless Oscars means the spotlight shining on this year’s nominations is even brighter
Review: Green Book

Review: Green Book

The film provides impressive character development, writing, and score, writes Adrian Kanyoli
The Oscars 2018: Fashion

The Oscars 2018: Fashion

Rona McCann gives a roundup of the couture seen on the red carpet at last week’s Oscars
Animated Shorts Oscar Nominees

Animated Shorts Oscar Nominees

Eloise Wright and James Gill assess the nominations for the Best Animated Short Oscar

Review: The Salesman

Georgie Welch reviews Asghar Farhadi’s Oscar winning drama