Contributor James Morton

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In Praise Of

Why Secrets & Lies remains a masterclass in framing

by James Morton

Director Mike Leigh emphasises the lack of connection between the characters, and British society as a whole.
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Revisiting Pokémon: The First Movie 20 years on

by James Morton

Cynical marketing tool or first-rate anime? How does this largely forgotten ’90s curio hold up today?
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Not Movies

What Daniel Sloss’ Netflix special teaches us about love, actually

by James Morton

The Scottish stand-up’s “love letter to single people” brilliantly challenges unrealistic ideas of romance.
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1980s cinema and the disturbing side of suburbia

by James Morton

With the likes of Blue Velvet and Society, the decade saw the American Dream turn into something grotesque.
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If You Like...

10 Stephen King adaptations that are well worth your time

by James Morton

From Misery to The Shining, here are our favourite takes on the prolific horror writer’s work.

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