Contributor John Wadsworth

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In Praise Of

Why I love Riz Ahmed’s performance in Four Lions

by John Wadsworth

The young actor carries the thematic weight of Chris Morris’ jihadist satire on his shoulders.
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How can we actively promote diversity in the film industry?

by John Wadsworth

The founder of Ghetto Film School discusses the challenges of improving the visibility of marginalised groups.
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Are Hollywood blockbusters too long?

by John Wadsworth

With Justice League rumoured to be three hours in length, we ask: how much is too much?
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Trailers

Watch an exclusive clip from I Am Not Your Negro

by John Wadsworth

James Baldwin discusses the future of America in this powerful archive footage.
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Incoming

Natalie Portman is playing a bull rider in Anna Rose Holmer’s next film

by John Wadsworth

She’s been cast as a female rodeo star in the writer/director’s Bronco Belle.
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Incoming

Just how weird is Tim Burton’s Dumbo remake going to be?

by John Wadsworth

Will the director borrow any of the original’s surreal elements for his forthcoming live-action version?
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Incoming

Nicolas Winding Refn is producing a remake of Maniac Cop

by John Wadsworth

The Neon Demon director is working on a new update of William Lustig’s cult classic from 1988.
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Review

The Age of Shadows

by John Wadsworth

Wily resistance fighters take on wicked foreign occupiers in this breathless period thriller set in 1920s Korea.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Incoming

1984 is returning to cinemas in protest of Donald Trump

by John Wadsworth

Almost 200 independent cinemas have pledged to screen Michael Radford’s Orwellian adaptation.
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Incoming

A Spring Breakers TV series is in the works

by John Wadsworth

Harmony Korine won’t be in the director’s chair, but it’s set to arrive on a new streaming platform and on an unusual format.
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Short Stuff

1990s short films from 10 incredible directors

by John Wadsworth

Wes Anderson, Sofia Coppola and Christopher Nolan feature in this amazing crop of short works.
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Incoming

Jennifer Kent is ready to shoot her follow-up to The Babadook

by John Wadsworth

The Nightingale will tell the dark history of colonialism in Australia.

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