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Is this the greatest sporting drama ever told?

by Stephen Puddicombe

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner underlines the importance of competing on your own terms.
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The film noir that exposed the everyday horrors of domestic violence

by Stephen Puddicombe

George Cukor’s 1944 Gaslight was the first major Hollywood picture to depict an abusive relationship.
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Is La La Land an homage to The Umbrellas of Cherbourg?

by Stephen Puddicombe

Director Damien Chazelle has admitted this ​’60s classic is a key influence on his forthcoming musical.
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the sound of violence

by Stephen Puddicombe

It may not be the most iconic piece of film music, but Tobe Hooper’s organic, visceral soundtrack is uniquely unsettling.

How Archibald Leach became Cary Grant

by Stephen Puddicombe

From finding his feat as touring acrobat to earning Hollywood leading man status, the story of this enduring icon is full of intrigue.
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In praise of Sterling Hayden – cinema’s nicest tough guy

by Stephen Puddicombe

With Johnny Guitar returning to cinemas, we tip our hat to one of the most towering acting talents of his generation.
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How Federico Fellini mastered the magic hour

by Stephen Puddicombe

Dawn plays an important role in the Italian director’s 1960 film La Dolce Vita.
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Taxi Driver and the frightening truth about our current political climate

by Stephen Puddicombe

Is the alt-right giving rise to a new generation of Travis Bickles?

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