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How we created The Northman’s authentic Viking sets

by Adam Woodward

Set decorator Niamh Coulter takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of Robert Eggers’ epic revenge saga.
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In Praise Of

Why I love Gena Rowlands’ performance in A Woman Under the Influence

by Molly Cavanagh

As the long-suffering Mabel Longhetti, Rowlands is unforgettable in husband John Cassavetes’ portrait of a desperate housewife.
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In Praise Of

Reimaging the rom-com abroad in Under the Tuscan Sun

by Noah Britton

Audrey Wells’ Italian-set drama offers a comforting portrayal on female agency and the multitudes of romance.
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In Praise Of

In praise of The Juniper Tree – The cult classic that gave Björk her first film role

by Rachel Pronger

Before she was a global superstar, the Icelandic singer was a bewitching supporting player in Nietzchka Keene’s folklore drama.
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Top Ranking

The 50 Best Films of the New Millennium (Not Based on Existing Intellectual Property)

by Little White Lies

In an ambitious venture, we count down our favourite wholly-original feature films of the last two decades.
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Festivals

Claire Denis and David Cronenberg headline the 2022 Cannes Film Festival

by David Jenkins

This year’s stacked line-up also includes new work Kelly Reichardt, Ruben Ostlünd and Park Chan-wook – but no David Lynch.
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Review

The Great Movement

by David Jenkins

A Bolivian miner with a terminal lung disease searches for salvation in Kiro Russo’s psychedelic latest.

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In Retrospect
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Review

Charli XCX: Alone Together

by Cassidy Olsen

This unique and often insightful documentary shows Charli XCX collaborating with her fans on a DIY quarantine album.

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In Retrospect
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Incoming

Kristen Stewart may or may not get swole for Rose Glass’ bodybuilding movie

by Charles Bramesco

She’s only been cast as the lover of Love Lies Bleeding’s musclebound protagonist… but still.
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Sponsored

How Paul Verhoeven defies genre trappings with Benedetta

by Charles Bramesco

‘Nunspoiltation’ doesn’t quite cut it when it comes to the work of this fiendishly talented auteur.