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In Praise Of

In Praise Of

How Shock Corridor reflected the madness of 1960s America

by Rich Johnson

Samuel Fuller’s murder mystery captures the fear and paranoia which beset postwar society.
In Praise Of

How Bolaji Badejo’s performance brought Alien’s xenomorph to life

by Jack Godwin

The Nigerian student with a physique like a ​“Giacometti sculpture“ was a perfect fit for HR Giger’s monster.
In Praise Of

The transgressive adventures of Marlene Dietrich and Josef von Sternberg

by BP Flanagan

The pair’s six pre-Code Paramount films remain the ultimate synthesis of star and director.
In Praise Of

Remembering Tom Hiddleston as Joanna Hogg’s muse

by Beatrice Loayza

He may have hit pay dirt at Marvel, but Hiddleston found his acting feet as the British director’s roguish muse.
In Praise Of

How David Cronenberg’s Crash helped me overcome my fear of driving

by Brian Quinn

Following a traumatic childhood accident, this psychosexual oddity empowered me to take back control.
In Praise Of

Loss, grief and brotherhood in Shane Meadows’ Dead Man’s Shoes

by Anna Cale

Paddy Considine plays an ex-Para seeking revenge in this hard-hitting psychological thriller from 2004.
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How Mae West took on the Hollywood studio system

by Lynsey Ford

In the pre-code era, the trailblazing Hollywood star used her sly humour and sex appeal to thrill audiences.
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In praise of Quentin Tarantino, inglourious feminist

by Hermione Sylvester

Accusations that the director’s work is misogynistic for enacting violence against women are wide of the mark.
In Praise Of

The Vietnam War movie they wanted you to forget

by Christina Newland

Ignored by the media and undermined by Nixon, Winter Soldier remains a vital snapshot of the counterculture era.
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Why Leningrad Cowboys Go America remains a classic music biopic

by Patrick Preziosi

Aki Kaurismäki’s snapshot of a pompadoured polka troupe is one of the great touring movies.

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