Reviews

Fuze review – popcorn fair that fizzles out fairly quickly
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review – even worse than the first one
The Drama review – a very modern shotgun wedding
Kim Novak’s Vertigo review – the Hollywood grande dame has still got it
Two Women review – a strong two-hander which relishes in the female gaze
My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow review – an epic, vital project

Features

Bashu, Beyzaie and the Paradox of Iranian Identity
The Queer Cinematic Magic of Robyn
Kink in the Archive: The pleasures of porn in public
Ryan Gosling – Jacket Man
Going Underground: Five picks from CPH:DOX
Sheep, grief and beats: The big-hearted DJ Ahmet

Contributor Laurène Boglio

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The 30 best films of 2025

by LWLies

With stormy seas ahead in the world of cinema, we celebrate the good and the great from another spectacular year for the medium.

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Fuze review – popcorn fair that fizzles out fairly quickly

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review – even worse than the first one

The Drama review – a very modern shotgun wedding

Kim Novak’s Vertigo review – the Hollywood grande dame has still got it

Two Women review – a strong two-hander which relishes in the female gaze

My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow review – an epic, vital project

Bashu, Beyzaie and the Paradox of Iranian Identity

The Queer Cinematic Magic of Robyn

Kink in the Archive: The pleasures of porn in public

Ryan Gosling – Jacket Man

Going Underground: Five picks from CPH:DOX

Sheep, grief and beats: The big-hearted DJ Ahmet

The 30 best films of 2025