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Two individuals locked in a passionate embrace, one wearing a dark costume and the other dressed in a lighter outfit.

Watch: An alternative history of British cinema in 10 films

by Luís Azevedo

Lesser-known works that broke the mould, from Kenneth Macpherson’s Borderline to Sally Potter’s Orlando.

Silhouetted figures in a brightly lit, ornate hall with a large, illuminated structure at the centre.

Ghostbusters vs Ghostbusters – Ivan Reitman’s original vs Paul Feig’s reboot

by Leigh Singer

A side-by-side look at the classic 1984 comedy and its “she-boot” counterpart from 2016.

Outstretched hand holding burning cigarette, shadowed against blurred crowd.

Hearing Wes Anderson – A Lesson in Sound Design

by Luís Azevedo

How the director uses sound to immerse the audience in his unique cinematic world.

A man holding a young child in a dark room, with warm orange lighting.

Watch: The Sensual World of Claire Denis

by Luís Azevedo

Filtering the cinematic landscape of this master filmmaker through the five senses.

Intense eyes, one in black and white, one in colour. Striking contrast between the two.

Psycho vs Psycho – Hitchcock’s classic vs Gus Van Sant’s remake

by Leigh Singer

A side-by-side video comparison of the seminal 1960 horror and its near-identical 1998 update.

A person with dark skin and curly hair, wearing a yellow jacket and looking directly at the camera.

LWLies Presents

Watch: Barry Jenkins in Colour

by Luís Azevedo

This new video essay explores the director’s evocative use of colour, from Medicine for Melancholy to If Beale Street Could Talk.

A man seated on a chair in front of a stage backdrop with the text "The Best Films of 2018".

The Best Films of 2018: A Video Review

by Luís Azevedo

Luís Azevedo rounds up the standout movie moments of 2018 in a special end of year video essay.

Three young people embracing in a close group, one wearing a floral dress, the others in casual clothing. The image has a darkened, moody tone.

Watch: Alfonso Cuarón In Colour

by Luís Azevedo

In a new video essay, Luís Azevedo takes us on a journey through the Mexican filmmaker’s colourful worlds.

Eye with the word "MONSTER" superimposed in large red text.

LWLies Presents

I, Monster: The First-Person POV in Horror Cinema

by Leigh Singer

Video essayist Leigh Singer explores the use of the first-person perspective in horror cinema.

Young woman with dark hair wearing a white coat, looking thoughtful and resting her hand on her chin.

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From Zombies to Cannibalism: Finding Humanity in Julia Ducournau’s Raw

by Grace Lee

Grace Lee searches for meaning amid the so-called monstrosity of this superlative 2017 horror.