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In Praise Of

In Praise Of

Is this the greatest teen movie ever made?

by David Jenkins

Maurice Pialat’s A Nos Amours is a movie masterpiece about the violence that comes from being a teenager.
In Praise Of

Why John Carpenter’s They Live feels more relevant than ever

by Bryan Hempel

This cult classic tackles issues which have become of increasing importance since its release in 1988.
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How Orson Welles subverted the film noir genre

by Stephen Puddicombe

The Lady from Shanghai is a prime example of the legendary filmmaker’s complicated genius.
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Why the original IT still gives us nightmares 27 years on

by Kerrie Hughes

Stephen King’s story and Tim Curry as Pennywise the Dancing Clown are a truly frightening combination.
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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.
In Praise Of

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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