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Interviews

Elegance Bratton: ‘Growing up, I never saw any Black queer heroes in movies’

by Josh Slater-Williams

The director of The Inspection reflects on the experience of translating his time as a closeted marine into an affecting drama.
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Incoming

Paul King has signed on to direct the Tom Holland-starring Fred Astaire biopic

by Charles Bramesco

At long last, the promise of the ​“Umbrella” lip-sync video shall be delivered upon.
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Review

The Inspection

by Saskia Lloyd Gaiger

A new marine struggles with the restrictive, homophobic environment of the US military in Elegance Bratton’s semi-autobiographical drama.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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The Oscar Goes To...

Why Tár should win the Best Original Screenplay Academy Award

by Justine Smith

Todd Field’s script for the classical music psychodrama is a meticulously crafted exercise in form.
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Why RRR’s success frustrates as much as it excites me

by Rehana Nurmahi

The Tollywood blockbuster has won over global audiences, but I hope western viewers won’t limit their consumption of Indian cinema to one breakout title.
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Festivals

Everything old is new again: archival cinema at London Short Film Festival

by Tahney Fosdike

Archival films and footage presented a rich opportunity for filmmakers and curators to explore contemporary themes and events at this year’s festival.
Electronic road sign displaying 'GORT T', surrounded by grassy field and a school sign for Killeshin National School.
Review

Town of Strangers

by Saskia Lloyd Gaiger

An intrepid filmmaker travels to the Irish nowherestown of Gort to explore the expansive concept of home among its diverse residents.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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In Praise Of

Jus’ Funnin: In praise of the Channing Tatum smirk

by David Jenkins

The man who is Magic Mike possesses one of the most brilliant acting power moves on the block.
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How cinema has addressed Section 28: the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

by Jon O'Brien

The ramifications of Thatcher’s draconian homophobic law are explored in Georgia Oakley’s new film, but their impact has an additional place in British cinema.
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Review

You Resemble Me

by Marina Ashioti

After two young sisters separated from each other in foster care, the eldest struggles to find her place in the world in Dina Amer’s affecting drama.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect