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The enduring relevance and heartache of Mysterious Skin

By Tom Joudrey

Twenty years ago, Gregg Araki's haunting indie film showed how trauma can spiral into conspiracy theories and self-sabotage. Author Scott Heim and actor Bill Sage reflect on their experiences making this cult favourite.

Trauma and catharsis in Gregg Araki’s Mysterious Skin

By Logan Kenny

The film shows the everyday agonies of existing as queer and dealing with trauma in an apathetic world.

The Trial of the Chicago 7

By Charles Bramesco

Bad habits die hard in Aaron Sorkin’s high-wire legal drama about the Chicago Seven protestors.

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Aaron Sorkin goes back to court in The Trial of the Chicago 7 trailer

By Charles Bramesco

Sacha Baron Cohen steps up to testify in the ’60s-set legal drama from the screenwriter’s latest directorial effort.

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By Charles Bramesco

Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a besieged pilot in this airborne thriller from German director Patrick Vollrath.

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Aaron Sorkin readies his Chicago 7 movie with a starry cast

By Charles Bramesco

Michael Keaton and William Hurt are the latest additions to the courtroom drama.

Why 10 Things I Hate About You is a teen movie for our times

By Caitlin Quinlan

As Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles taught us, being young isn’t about fitting in but forging your own path.

Snowden

By Adam Lee Davies

The celebrity NSA whistleblower gets the hagiography he (possibly) deserves care of Oliver Stone.

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Snowden – first look review

By Elena Lazic

Despite Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s best efforts, Oliver Stone’s whistleblower drama feels completely disconnected from reality.

The 2016 BFI London Film Festival line-up has been announced

By Little White Lies

The capital’s biggest and best annual film jamberoo will be rolling into town on 5 October.

Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For

By David Ehrlich

It’s unasked for sequel time (again), as Robert Rodriguez flogs the dead CG horse that is the Sin City franchise.

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Looper

By Matt Bochenski

Meet Looper, by a country mile the most resourceful, vivacious and savage science fiction movie of 2012.

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(500) Days of Summer

By Lorien Haynes

Marc Webb’s debut feature is a step in genre and gender development that will be referenced for years to come.

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