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How Scream became the prom queen of slasher horror

by Adam White

Wes Craven’s seminal 1996 film occupies a uniquely female space.
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How Gridlock’d exposed America’s broken healthcare system

by Thomas Hobbs

This Tupac and Tim Roth starring social drama feels more relevant today than ever.
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Why Batman Returns is perfect Christmas viewing for 2016

by Chris Evangelista

Tim Burton’s 1992 sequel is a film of utter chaos – what’s more holiday appropriate than that?
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You’re So Money – Why Swingers still rocks 20 years on

by Lara C Cory

The easy comic charm of Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn proves irresistible in this ​’90s cult classic.
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In praise of Mahershala Ali – 2016’s standout performer

by Matthew Eng

From Luke Cage to Moonlight, the American actor has made a vital contribution to his craft this year.
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How Donnie Darko changed my life

by Greg Evans

Greg Evans recalls how Richard Kelly’s 2001 film exposed him to the endless possibilities of cinema.
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Kirk Douglas at 100 – In praise of his knockout turn in Champion

by Stephen Puddicombe

As the acting icon celebrates his centenary, we reflect on one of his greatest performances.
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Why Is Paris Burning? remains one of the great anti-war epics

by Brogan Morris

Released 50 years ago, this understated and underloved drama is deserving of a reappraisal.
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In praise of High Plains Drifter – Clint Eastwood’s shocking, spiritual psycho western

by Brogan Morris

This controversial 1973 western ranks among the director’s finest works.
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How The Nightmare Before Christmas became a festive favourite

by Victoria Luxford

Henry Selick’s directorial debut is a gleefully macabre cinematic marvel.