Features

Watch this beautiful short film about a father trying to find his son

By Adam Woodward

My Boy is the latest micro-budget drama from British writer/director Charlotte Regan.

Why I love Audrey Hepburn’s performance in Sabrina

By Lauren Pinnington

Her playful, emotionally nuanced turn is the beating heart of Billy Wilder’s classic romantic comedy.

Olivier Assayas: ‘People are no longer on the side of art’

By David Jenkins

The French maestro on his acerbic new film Non-Fiction and why he’s a software rather than a hardware guy.

Why The Straight Story remains one of the great American road movies

By James Clarke

In praise of David Lynch’s 1999 drama, a film about moving slowly and gently in a hard and fast world.

In London’s suburbs, community cinema is alive and well

By Steph Green

Through its volunteer-led screenings, Talkies is encouraging local audiences to reconnect.

Fanny Lye Deliver’d – first look review

By David Jenkins

This slow-burn folk horror set in old, weird England marks the auspicious return of talented British director Thomas Clay.

Revisiting Disney’s bizarre live-action run from the 1960s to the ’80s

By Charles Bramesco

Disney+ will soon be a repository for kiddie films forgotten by time.

Meet the Guy Maddin-esque gonzo filmmaker challenging Canadian identity

By Justine Smith

Director Matthew Rankin discusses his experimental debut feature The Twentieth Century.

Gemini Man, duplicates and crises of masculinity

By Kambole Campbell

Ang Lee’s sci-fi thriller explores male intimacy and dependency through a time-honoured trope.

Mods and sods – Remembering Quadrophenia at 40

By Lynsey Ford

Based on The Who’s 1973 rock opera, Franc Roddam’s Brit drama remains a thrilling testament to youth in revolt.

#Irrelevant: Is Hollywood losing the fight against social media?

By Tom Duggins

Film is no longer the most culturally important medium for young people, but some directors are striking back.

Jia Zhangke will pivot to movie stardom with a role in front of the camera

By Charles Bramesco

The auteur makes his debut as actor in the upcoming Pseudo Idealist.

Nocturnal – first look review

By Sophie Monks Kaufman

Cosmo Jarvis shines in this portrait of flawed, inarticulate masculinity by first-time feature director Nathalie Biancheri.

A new film explores New York’s Chinatown through an unlikely heroine

By Jenna Mahale

Writer/director Sasie Sealy discusses the making of her “risky” debut feature, Lucky Grandma.

Martin Eden’s lead will suit up in leather for a Diabolik remake

By Charles Bramesco

Luca Marinelli will don the King of Terror’s cowl for Italian filmmakers Marco and Antonio Manetti.

Mati Diop makes her Oscars bid with the first Atlantics trailer

By Charles Bramesco

The French-Senegalese auteur won big at Cannes for her striking debut feature.

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