Contributor Adam Woodward

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Interviews

Katherine Waterston: ‘I would love to make this film five times’

by Adam Woodward

The star of The World to Come gives a career-best performance in this hardscrabble tale of female longing.
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A new version of The Magnificent Ambersons restores Welles’ vision

by Adam Woodward

Lost scenes from the director’s ill-fated second feature are being reconstructed with animation.
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Posters

An unseen archive of movie poster artwork is being published

by Adam Woodward

The Feref Collection includes rare alternative designs for Star Wars, Aliens and more.
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Review

The Midnight Sky

by Adam Woodward

George Clooney directs and stars in this drably conventional sci-fi drama about the power of human connection.

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In Retrospect
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Cartoon

David Squires on… The Queen’s Gambit: Hungry Hungry Hippos edition

by Adam Woodward

A popular tabletop game that requires considerable guile and skill – and we’re not talking about chess...
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Review

Finding Jack Charlton

by Adam Woodward

The story of one of England’s (and Ireland’s) most beloved footballing sons becomes a sombre portrait of dementia.

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Festivals

How festivals are supporting filmmakers through the pandemic

by Adam Woodward

In Greece, the Thessaloniki Film Festival is working to safeguard the future of domestic film production.
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Interviews

Michael Stuhlbarg: ‘Accidents are what keep art alive’

by Adam Woodward

The renowned character actor reveals how Josephine Decker nudged him out of his comfort zone.
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A new photo book sees Wes Anderson in the everyday

by Adam Woodward

Wally Koval shares the story of how a love for travel and all things Anderson grew into a global community.
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Review

Carmilla

by Adam Woodward

Emily Harris’ visually striking take on the classic Gothic novel fails to live up to its initial promise.

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In Retrospect

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