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If you like Burning, seek out this haunting Murakami adaptation

by Elena Lazic

Tony Takitani also explores themes of isolation, obsession and the pervasive influence of capitalism.

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A beginner’s guide to the films of Lee Chang-dong

by Josh Slater-Williams

To celebrate the release of Burning, we survey the South Korean writer/director’s earlier work.

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Five essential Orson Welles films for each decade of his career

by Adam Scovell

Revisiting the iconic director’s work every 10 years, from Too Much Johnson to Touch of Evil.

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Nine queer coming-of-age films to watch before you see Love, Simon

by Barry Levitt

These inspiring LGBT-themed dramas are not to be missed.

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A beginner’s guide to the films of Lynne Ramsay

by Kambole Campbell

To celebrate the release of You Were Never Really Here, we’ve put together a handy primer of the director’s short and feature work.

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10 essential Indigenous Australian films

by Shane O’Reilly

To celebrate the release of Sweet Country, seek out these amazing works directed by and starring native Australians.

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Eight films to watch before you see The Shape of Water

by Josh Slater-Williams

Seek out these inspirations for Guillermo del Toro’s latest, including The Red Shoes and Creature from the Black Lagoon.

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Six films to watch before you see Phantom Thread

by Elizabeth MacLeod

From Brief Encounter to Rebecca, here are six cinematic classics that reveal the complexities of romance.

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10 recent London realist films you should watch

by Lou Thomas

Contemporary stories offering a diverse mix of authentic, recognisable London voices.

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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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10 of the most kick-ass female assassins in film

by Lou Thomas

Killer female characters you wouldn’t want to mess with.

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10 great heist movies to get you in the mood for Baby Driver

by Ian Gilchrist

Classic crime-thrillers to seek out – from Rififi to Thief, Dog Day Afternoon to Reservoir Dogs.