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In praise of Philip Baker Hall’s performance as Richard Nixon

by Taylor Burns

Robert Altman’s Secret Honor contains the single greatest portrayal of the disgraced former US President.
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Why Heathers is the most scathing high school movie ever made

by Georgina Guthrie

Its focus on eating disorders, rape and school shootings makes this a uniquely subversive teen satire.
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Is this the most important positive representation of Asian-Americans?

by Kelley Dong

The core message of Justin Lin’s 2002 film Better Luck Tomorrow is more vital today than ever before.
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In praise of Naked Lunch – the weirdest studio film ever made

by Tom Graham

Twenty five years on David Cronenberg’s adaptation of William Burroughs’ classic novel remains a bold and transgressive vision.
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In praise of Jane Fonda’s most underrated performance

by Mayukh Sen

Sidney Lumet’s The Morning After sees the acting icon at her brusque, contradictory best.
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Is this the most authentic football film ever made?

by Greg Evans

Twenty years ago Sean Bean drama When Saturday Comes cast the beautiful game in a darker, more honest light.
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How Close Encounters channels the wishful spirit of Pinocchio

by James Clarke

Steven Spielberg’s classic sci-fi teaches the importance of holding on to dreams.
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The tragic life and death of Yukio Mishima

by Tom Graham

How Paul Schrader reinterpreted the fascinating story of the revered Japanese author.
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In praise of Stalker – Andrei Tarkovsky’s existential masterpiece

by David Jenkins

The Russian director’s 1979 film is being reissued as part of a new retrospective.
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How Mission: Impossible set the blueprint for the modern actioner

by Victoria Luxford

Twenty years ago Brian De Palma and Tom Cruise ushered in a new blockbuster era.