The disturbing prescience of Mala Noche
To Van Sant, pitting rich against poor was too blunt a binary. Instead, Mala Noche traces the subtle negotiations of power between
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All That’s Left Of You review – a tragedy laced…
The Oscar longlist for Best International Feature Film isn’t where you’d expect to find much Arab cinema, let alone anything
How gaming YouTuber Markiplier became an…
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Twinless review – a twee showcase for actor Dylan…
When an actor takes on multiple roles in a movie, you’re forced to wonder if this casting choice has been made
Send Help review – a rip-roaring dose of pure Sam…
Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams) is a tragic fussbudget who brings stinky tuna sandwiches to the office, has a pair of lucky shoes
The Chronology of Water review – Imogen Poots…
The transformative power of water lies at the heart of American writer Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir, informed by her adolescent dreams
100 Nights of Hero review – an affecting fable of…
No one could accuse writer and director Julia Jackman of lack of ambition. Her second feature, shot with the visual
Mika Imai: ‘There is such an affinity between…
Every year at the Tokyo International Film Festival, the programming team makes an effort to champion emerging talent that challenges
Light Touch: How Hollywood gets lit
There are scenes within film and television that are defined by their lighting – a quality that becomes a cornerstone before actors