Contributor Jake Cunningham

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Review

Top Gun: Maverick

by Jake Cunningham

Tom Cruise smashes the sound barrier once again in this thrilling belated sequel to the beloved ’80s classic.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

The Truffle Hunters

by Jake Cunningham

This charming documentary pays tribute to a group of elderly foragers and their trust canine companions.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Trolls World Tour

by Jake Cunningham

The Trolls are back in town. And you’d better believe they’re ready to rock.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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How Kiki’s Delivery Service saved Studio Ghibli

by Jake Cunningham

In the mid ’80s, the anime stable was struggling following back-to-back box office flops. All that changed with the arrival of a young witch.
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Festivals

The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily – first look review

by Jake Cunningham

Dino Buzzati’s 1945 children’s novel is transformed into a wonderful animated allegory.
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Review

The Kid Who Would Be King

by Jake Cunningham

A group of school kids embark on an Arthurian quest in Joe Cornish’s charming adventure movie.

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Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Why Hobo is the perfect typeface for Robert Redford’s swansong

by Jake Cunningham

Title designer Teddy Blanks on how The Old Man & the Gun’s font of choice reflects the actor’s legacy.
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How Futura became Gaspar Noé’s go-to typeface

by Jake Cunningham

The ubiquitous font features prominently in the provocative arthouse filmmaker’s work, including his latest, Climax.
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The importance of typography in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

by Jake Cunningham

It’s not just the words themselves that make Mildred Hayes’ message so impactful, but how they’re written.

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