Contributor Elena Lazic

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Capitol Gains: The dramatic allure of political campaign films

by Elena Lazic

From The Candidate to The Front Runner, Hollywood has a rich history of illuminating the electoral process.
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Review

Bumblebee

by Elena Lazic

There’s a dash of Spielbergian charm in this thrilling family adventure from director Travis Knight.

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Anticipation
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Enjoyment
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In Retrospect
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Review

Aquaman

by Elena Lazic

DC Comics chance their arm with this zany, entertaining and frequently confounding underwater epic.

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Anticipation
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Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Nine roles that defined Robert Redford’s on-screen persona

by Elena Lazic

From the Sundance Kid to Jay Gatsby, here are some of the Hollywood icon’s most memorable characters.
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Review

The Christmas Chronicles

by Elena Lazic

Kurt Russell’s charming turn as Santa Claus makes this a festive family adventure to savour.

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Anticipation
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Enjoyment
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In Retrospect
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Review

Mile 22

by Elena Lazic

Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg’s latest collaboration is an exploration of American militarism that doesn’t quite work.

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Anticipation
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Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Festivals

Kursk – first look review

by Elena Lazic

Director Thomas Vinterberg and a formidable cast recreate the final hours of a real-life nuclear submarine.
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Review

A Sicilian Ghost Story

by Elena Lazic

A young girl attempts to unravel the mystery of her friend's disappearance in Fabio Grassadonia and Antonio Piazza’s second feature.

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Anticipation
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Enjoyment
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In Retrospect
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Review

My Friend Dahmer

by Elena Lazic

The early years of the man dubbed the ‘Milwaukee Cannibal’ make for a compelling character study.

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Review

Truth or Dare

by Elena Lazic

A cursed version of everyone’s least favourite party game causes havoc for some teens in Blumhouse’s latest horror offering.

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Anticipation
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Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect

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