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In Praise Of

In Praise Of

In defence of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

by Alex Flood

Is Indy’s fourth outing really as bad as everyone remembers?
In Praise Of

Discover the movie riddles of Angela Schanelec

by David Jenkins

Now is the time to see the challenging and moving work of this little-known German auteur.
In Praise Of

Why I love Mark Ruffalo’s performance in Zodiac

by Hannah Strong

As beleaguered detective Dave Toschi, Ruffalo turns in arguably the finest turn of his career to date.
In Praise Of

Re-examining the challenging eroticism of In the Cut

by Justine Smith

Jane Campion’s much maligned 2003 thriller offers a vital subversion of the male gaze.
In Praise Of

The serene, sophisticated beauty of Claire Denis’ Chocolat

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

The French writer/director’s debut feature from 1988 is an elegant, perfectly poised character study.
In Praise Of

How A Taste of Honey put a female spin on the British New Wave

by Stephen Puddicombe

Shelagh Delaney’s voice stood out from the angry young men who dominated British cinema in the mid 20th century.
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My Neighbour Totoro at 30: In praise of Hayao Miyazaki’s gentle giant

by Beth Webb

How this great grey tree-dweller became the Studio Ghibli co-founder’s most beloved creation.
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Why I love Marisa Tomei’s performance in My Cousin Vinny

by Catherine Pearson

With her strong self-belief and striking dress sense, Mona Lisa Vito is a character we can all get behind.
In Praise Of

How Once Upon a Time in the West reflects the social anxiety of 1968

by Dan Einav

Sergio Leone’s landmark western, which turns 50 this year, is a fascinating product of its time.
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Morvern Callar and the search for something beautiful

by Tom Williams

Lynne Ramsay’s masterful second feature from 2002 offers a visceral depiction of grief and longing.

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