Contributor Christina Newland

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In Praise Of

River’s Edge and the troubling psychosis of ’80s youth

by Christina Newland

This Keanu Reeves-starring drama is a poignant tale of teenage apathy.
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Interviews

Ian McShane: ‘Masculinity has become more complicated over the last 20 years’

by Christina Newland

The veteran screen star talks Jawbone, bad superhero movies and how ‘tough guy’ acting has evolved.
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Review

Clash

by Christina Newland

Egyptian director Mohamed Diab counts the cost of the Tahrir Square protests in this compelling human drama.

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Trailers

Watch the first trailer for British boxing drama Jawbone

by Christina Newland

Ian McShane and Ray Winstone star in this gritty-looking underdog story from Johnny Harris.
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Review

Christine

by Christina Newland

Rebecca Hall brings her A-game in this tragic, quietly stunning portrait of female depression.

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Long Read

What will Hollywood cinema look like in the Trump era?

by Christina Newland

Movies have always reflected social attitudes and trends – and that could prove especially vital over the next four years.
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Review

La La Land

by Christina Newland

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are a match made in old-school movie heaven in this dazzling musical.

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Review

The Clan

by Christina Newland

The usually reliable Pablo Trapero stutters with this inert crime thriller about the infamous Puccio family.

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Trailers

Watch the powerful first trailer for gay drama Moonlight

by Christina Newland

Barry Jenkins’ new film is set to premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
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Dreaming Big

Why 2012 is the greatest blockbuster of the 21st century

by Christina Newland

Laying siege to Earth’s most beloved locations, this is Roland Emmerich’s most perfect replica of the disaster flicks of the 1970s.

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