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In Praise Of

In Praise Of

The original Transformers movie is one of the weirdest kids’ films ever made

by Greg Evans

Michael Bay could learn a lot from this entertaining ​’80s cartoon.
In Praise Of

Why I love Jayne Mansfield’s performance in The Girl Can’t Help It

by Abbey Bender

She exudes sassy femininity in this classic musical comedy.
In Praise Of

How The Mummy set the tone for the modern horror blockbuster

by Danilo Castro

Stephen Sommers’ 1999 film offers the perfect blend of scares, thrills and high camp.
In Praise Of

Footprints of a god – In praise of Princess Mononoke

by Nathanael Smith

The ecological message at the heart of Hayao Miyazaki’s 1997 film feels more urgent than ever.
In Praise Of

Is Hot Fuzz the ultimate anti-Brexit film?

by David Jenkins

Viewed today, Edgar Wright’s comic satire of small town English attitudes feels scarily prescient.
In Praise Of

How Straw Dogs exposed the hypocrisy of the New Man

by Elena Lazic

Despite accusations of misogyny, Sam Peckinpah’s domestic thriller is a feminist film in disguise.
In Praise Of

How Diner influenced the cinematic voice of Quentin Tarantino

by William Carroll

Barry Levinson’s rapid-fire dialogue and use of popular music set the blueprint for Tarantino’s style.
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Why 1997 was an unbeatable year for Hollywood action

by Alex Hess

The release of Con Air and Face/​Off 20 summers ago marked a high-point in mainstream cinema.
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Why Julie Dash’s Daughters of the Dust remains essential viewing

by Matt Turner

A key inspiration for Beyoncé’s Lemonade, this afrofuturist 1991 drama is a milestone in American cinema.
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What The Graduate taught me about life and growing up

by Henry Bevan

Mike Nichols’ 1967 film is a great tonic for anyone suffering from post-university blues.

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