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In Praise Of

Go at 20 – How this teen movie captured LA rave culture at its best

by Beth Webb

Doug Liman’s film exists as a perfect time capsule of youth at the end of a decade.
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In praise of Hellboy – Why this subversive superhero movie still slays

by Daniel Seddon

Guillermo del Toro’s cigar-chewing monster remains one of cinema’s most compelling anti-heroes.
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In praise of William Castle – undisputed king of cinema gimmickry

by James McMahon

A pioneer of 4D screenings, the American B‑movie director was a born showman.
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The Matrix at 20 – How this high-tech classic hacked Hollywood

by Al Horner

The Wachowskis’ 1999 action sci-fi changed blockbuster cinema, altering its code forever.
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Up With People: In Remembrance of Agnès Varda

by David Jenkins

The beloved French filmmaker, who has passed away aged 90, leaves behind a peerless body of work.
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The Girlfriend Experience is the best film about the financial crash

by Annie Lord

Sasha Grey’s high-class escort exists in a world where economic crisis is an ever-present spectre.
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10 years on, Watchmen remains a vital comic book adaptation

by Hannah Strong

Zack Snyder’s ambitious and divisive take on Alan Moore’s graphic novel deserves a second look.
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In praise of Wings of Desire, a celebration of life, love and small things

by Ned Carter Miles

Wim Wenders’ 1987 masterpiece is a uniquely life-affirming reflection on human experience.
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Work still sucks – Remembering Office Space at 20

by Gem Wheeler

Mike Judge’s 1999 comedy brilliantly captured the dingy, coffee-ringed mundanity of the workplace.
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In praise of Blue – Derek Jarman’s haunting reflection on HIV

by Max Ramsay

The pioneering British filmmaker’s final work remains a profoundly personal and poetic work.

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