by Michael Savio
A decade since the first series of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s opus aired and defined the modern tragicomedy, we remember it for its take on screwing things up.
by Eleanor Brady
Transforming the idyll of summer into a landscape of alienation, Éric Rohmer’s piercing portrait of loneliness endures as a deeply feminine exploration of solo travel.
by Ryan Finnigan
Beyond the ever-growing title, the theatrical outing for cult comedy duo Nirvanna The Band is a metatextual triumph – we explore the rich pop culture references, cinephilia and absurdity that led to this inevitably layered movie outing.
by John Livesey
How Jack Hazan’s 1973 intimate portrait of the late David Hockney at work, play, and through emotional turmoil, strangely anticipated how we consume images of celebrities today.
by Tom Lordan
Jacques Rivette’s film is striking for its psychological complexity, its depiction of artistic practice, and marks a timely reminder of the disquieting capacity of images to disclose truths about ourselves.
by Manahil Tahira
As Society Girl marks its 50th anniversary, Pakistani filmmaker Sangeeta’s portrait of sex, labour, and survival is long overdue for a second look.
by Juliette Bretan
On the centenary of a Polish cinema giant, we remember the powerful storytelling of Andrzej Wajda through his war and post-war films.
by Anna McKibbin
A staple of films aimed at women and girls, the movie makeover is about so much more than lipstick and a fresh haircut.
by Emily Oliver
25 years on, Michael Haneke’s psychosexual drama still has a remarkably potent power.
by Farouk Kannout
As Lebanon faces attacks from Israel, Jocelyne Saab’s films take on a renewed sense of urgency and sadness.
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