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Seven classic animal attack movies you’ve never heard of

By David Crow

Before you see Blake Lively take on a shark in The Shallows, check out these cult zoological horrors.

How When Marnie Was There evokes the melancholy of Lilo & Stitch

By Katherine McLaughlin

Studio Ghibli’s latest and Disney’s 2002 film both deal with themes of abandonment, alienation and loss.

How Mustang evokes the coming-of-age melancholy of The Virgin Suicides

By Katherine McLaughlin

Sofia Coppola and Deniz Gamze Ergüven’s films speak of innocence lost and the trials of young womanhood.

How Midnight Special channels the cosmic force of Starman

By Katherine McLaughlin

Jeff Nichols’ new film maps a similar thematic route to John Carpenter’s classic 1984 sci-fi.

Six great films featuring kids with extraordinary powers

By David Hayles

Before you see Midnight Special check out these other memorable films about child prodigies.

How Anomalisa echoes the existential blues of Chantal Akerman’s Je, Tu, Il, Elle

By Katherine McLaughlin

Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson’s meditative drama is the spiritual cousin of the late Belgian director’s 1974 debut.

How Our Brand Is Crisis evokes the sparky political satire of Election

By Katherine McLaughlin

Sandra Bullock’s spin doctor reminds us of another memorably strong and highly strung antiheroine.

Eight films to watch before you see The Hateful Eight

By David Hayles

Tales of bloodletting, treachery and demonic possession to whet your appetite for Quentin Tarantino’s latest.

10 films to watch before you see The Revenant

By David Jenkins

A selection wild and wonderful odysseys guaranteed to get you in the mood for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s latest.

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