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In Praise Of

In Praise Of

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.
In Praise Of

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.
In Praise Of

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.
In Praise Of

Revisiting forgotten queer classic Prick Up Your Ears

by Catherine Pearson

This tragicomic Joe Orton biopic offers a fascinating glimpse into London’s hidden homosexual community.
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The symbolic power of Mathilda’s choker in Léon

by Sarah Gosling

Natalie Portman’s preteen protagonist is transformed when wearing this striking accessory.
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Why I love John Heard’s performance in Cutter’s Way

by Danilo Castro

Alongside Jeff Bridges the late American actors gives a career-defining central turn.
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How Death Line used cannibal horror to expose social inequality

by Thomas Hobbs

This 1972 British B‑movie is essential viewing in the wake of the recent Grenfell tragedy.
In Praise Of

Why I love Kingpin – A crude comedy about horrible people

by James Oddy

The Farrelly brothers’ reached their vulgar, freewheeling peak with this 1996 bowling comedy.
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How George A Romero helped me to overcome an eating disorder

by Oliver Zarandi

Dawn of the Dead and Day of the Dead are films of hunger and the frustration of bodies.

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