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In Praise Of

The scandalous folly of Michael Winner’s The Wicked Lady

by David Hayles

There’s much more to the cult director’s rustic softcore romp than meets the eye…
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Why your favourite directors love Mario Bava

by Martyn Conterio

The cult Italian horror maestro has influenced everyone from John Carpenter to Nicolas Winding Refn.
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the sound of violence

by Stephen Puddicombe

It may not be the most iconic piece of film music, but Tobe Hooper’s organic, visceral soundtrack is uniquely unsettling.
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The spellbinding legacy of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth

by Taryn McCabe

So much about this cult fantasy endures, from its use of practical effects to David Bowie’s captivating performance.
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Why McCabe & Mrs Miller is a feminist masterpiece

by Martyn Conterio

Robert Altman’s revisionist western about a strong-willed sex worker refuses to play by the genre’s gender rules.
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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.
Alien creature conversing with man wearing hat and coat, smoking cigarette.
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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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