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In Praise Of

In praise of the Jackass trilogy

by James Slaymaker

Outrageous and formally audacious, these are among the finest American comedies of the current century.
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Why This Sporting Life is one of the greatest British films ever made

by James Oddy

Lindsay Anderson’s exhilarating look at the psyche of rugby league player has lost none of its emotional punch.
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In defence of Quantum of Solace

by Mark Allison

Is Daniel Craig’s second Bond outing really the worst of the entire series?
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Why I love Samuel L Jackson’s performance in Pulp Fiction

by Victoria Luxford

In a prolific career spanning four decades, it’s still Jules Winnfield who stands tallest.
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In praise of The Seventh Seal – Ingmar Bergman’s monochrome masterpiece

by Ned Carter Miles

The Swedish master’s 1957 film is a deceptively accessible arthouse staple.
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Why Dirty Dancing is a subversive feminist masterpiece

by Lara C Cory

There’s so much more to this lusty ​’80s hit than meets the eye.
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Why 12 Angry Men remains the ultimate ensemble drama

by Josh Howey

Sidney Lumet’s 1957 film is a perfect example of how to combine character and setting.
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How Unforgiven laid the classic movie western to rest

by David Pountain

Clint Eastwood’s gritty 1992 film dispelled many of the myths which he helped to popularise.
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Why The Darjeeling Limited is Wes Anderson’s best film

by Nathanael Smith

Ten years ago, the director dropped his most profound meditation on life’s journey.
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Remembering Robert Mitchum – The enduring soul of film noir

by Pamela Hutchinson

We tip our trilby to the legendary performer who epitomised Hollywood’s most iconic era.