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Review

Corsage

by Caitlin Quinlan

Vicky Krieps gives an acting masterclass as the despondent Empress Elisabeth of Austria.

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In Praise Of

The Old Rose scenes in Titanic are important, actually

by Yasmin Omar

As James Cameron’s generation-defining blockbuster turns 25, it’s high time to reconsider the narrative value of the film’s often-maligned framing device.
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In Praise Of

Why I love Cher’s performance in Moonstruck

by Sabrina Cooper

Down to Earth yet heavenly, she’s simply radiant in Norman Jewison’s eccentric romantic comedy.
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Review

Babylon

by Hannah Strong

Damien Chazelle’s big-budget tale of big dreams in 1920s Hollywood hits an alarming number of bum notes.

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Incoming

Michelle Williams just needs some hot water in the first Showing Up trailer

by Charles Bramesco

She plays a frustrated artist preparing for a show in Kelly Reichardt’s wry, downbeat comedy.
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In Praise Of

The non-binary subtext of Wolfwalkers

by Callie Petch

The twin journeys of Robyn and Mebh toward self-acceptance reflect the real-life journey of many queer and gender-nonconforming people toward embracing their identity.
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Top Ranking

The 25 best television shows of 2022

by Emma Fraser

We count down the small screen treats which had everyone theorising and furiously binge-watching, from Bad Sisters to Pachinko.
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Festivals

50 Years of Manipuri Cinema at the 53rd International Film Festival of India

by Isabel Jacobs

This year’s festival celebrated the rich Indian cinema being made outside of popular Bollywood.
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Review

Avatar: The Way of Water

by David Jenkins

A gaudy blue folly which encapsulates James Cameron’s strength as an image-maker, but weakness as a storyteller.

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Home Ents

A robotic Santa wreaks havoc in a new festive offering

by Anton Bitel

Christmas Bloody Christmas is a Yuletide horror with a dark sense of humour and some killer robots.