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Black Mirror ‘Arkangel’ review – Big parent is watching you

By Roxanne Sancto

This episode from Season 4 offers a quietly chilling near-future vision of an over-protective society.

In praise of Daisies

By Christina Newland

Don’t miss this explosion of feminist merry-making in Věra Chytilová’s 1966 classic, screening with ICA and MUBI.

A 35mm Paul Thomas Anderson tour is coming to a cinema near you

By Hannah Strong

Experience some primo PTA on celluloid with screenings of Magnolia, There Will be Blood and more.

The surreal, singular genius of Dario Argento’s Suspiria

By Anton Bitel

Forty years on, the director’s nightmarish gialli has lost none of its potency.

In praise of The Beaches of Agnès

By Mallory Andrews

Journey into the mind of the great Agnès Varda as part of our 35mm season with MUBI and ICA.

Why the future is not female in science fiction cinema

By Katie Goh

Films like Blade Runner 2049 project male fantasies by placing women in roles of domestic servitude.

Why I love Jude Law’s performance in Cold Mountain

By Daniel Seddon

Anthony Minghella’s elegant direction perfectly compliments the actor’s sensitive lead turn.

In praise of Orson Welles’ F For Fake

By Phil Concannon

Come and see the maestro's final big trick on a 35mm print at the ICA cinema with MUBI and Little White Lies.

When did film fans become so obsessed with alternative cuts?

By Victoria Luxford

A petition calling for the release of Zack Snyder’s extended Justice League cut has got us thinking about a curious trend in modern cinema.

In praise of Jacques Tati’s Playtime

By David Jenkins

We have teamed with MUBI and the ICA to host a 35mm screening of this true original.

Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter is a pint-sized delight

By Hannah Strong

Studio Ghibli take their unique brand of anime magic to the small screen.

Why I love Paul Newman’s performance in Cool Hand Luke

By Catherine Pearson

The late Hollywood iconic lets his physical attributes do the talking in this classic prison drama.

Revisiting Starry Eyes in the wake of Hollywood’s sexual abuse scandal

By Vanessa Crispin

This 2014 horror is a dark and honest reflection of the film industry.

Netflix’s She’s Gotta Have It is a timely ode to black womanhood

By Roxanne Sancto

Nola Darling is reborn in this vital update of Spike Lee’s 1986 film.

Christmas gift ideas for film lovers

By Hannah Strong

Put down the gift vouchers and step away from the socks, it’s time for our annual festive gift guide.

Planes, Trains & Automobiles is the ultimate anti-road movie

By William Carroll

With its sleazy motels and crowded terminals, John Hughes’ vision of America is one audiences know only too well.

Searching for Salim Shaheen: Afghanistan’s Z-movie king

By Justine Smith

The so-called ‘Prince of Nothingwood’ is his country’s zero-budget answer to Steven Spielberg.

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