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They Might Be Giants remains a playful take on the Sherlock Holmes mythos

by Gem Wheeler

George C Scott and Joanne Woodward are a perfect match in this cunning pastiche of the Great Detective.
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In praise of Krzysztof Kieslowski’s sugar cube

by Matthew Walker

How a five-second shot from 1994’s Three Colours: Blue captures the protagonist’s sense of grief and loss.
Smiling woman in yellow floral top dancing with arms raised, surrounded by other dancers in a lively setting.
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How Legally Blonde became an unlikely feminist classic

by Lorna Codrai

In defying the dumb blonde trope, Reese Witherspoon gave us a new kind of female protagonist to root for.
Two men, one in a brown tweed jacket and the other in a white jumper, seated outdoors in a wooded setting.
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Pulp, Police and Politics: The hard and fast world of Poliziotteschi

by Adam Scovell

Throughout the 1970s an exciting subgenre dominated Italian cinema, combined action and crime to dizzying effect.
Two men in red shirts and a woman sitting on a pier, with buildings and a boat in the background.
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In praise of Beautiful Thing, a quintessentially British coming out movie

by Emily Maskell

Hettie Macdonald’s 1996 film contains a beautiful message of queer acceptance and togetherness.
A glamorous woman in a sparkly black gown standing in an elegant room, holding a telephone and looking towards the camera. The scene features ornate furnishings and lighting, suggesting an opulent setting.
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Why I love Jane Russell’s performance in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

by Carmen Paddock

Her sharp-tongued turn in Howard Hawks’ 1953 comedy is the perfect foil for Marilyn Monroe’s bimbo act.
Two people, a man and a woman, sitting at a bar and conversing in a warm, intimate setting. The man is wearing a red shirt, while the woman has a floral-patterned blouse. The lighting is cosy and amber-toned, creating a romantic atmosphere.
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In praise of Old Boyfriends, a long overlooked portrait of female identity

by Caitlin Quinlan

Joan Tewkesbury’s sole directorial effort stars Talia Shire as a woman on a journey to rediscover herself.
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In praise of Ghost World’s Bollywood-inspired opening credits

by Saffron Maeve

For a film that actively disengages from popular American culture, the Indian dance sequence is a perfect fit.
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Fat Girl remains a radical reflection on female sexuality and power

by Rachel Pronger

In her provocative 2001 film, Catherine Breillat holds a mirror to society before smashing it to pieces.
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How Ace in the Hole foreshadowed the post-truth era

by Thomas Hobbs

Billy Wilder’s 1951 noir has obvious parallels with our current age of fake news and alternative facts.