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Louisa Connolly-Burnham’s KULT of dark sensual cinema

The Art of Consent: How One Filmmaker is Rewriting the Rules of Storytelling In an industry often dominated by male

Dead Screen Mirror Trans Gaze Metacinema

There is a fascinating new current emerging in cinema, driven by filmmakers who are turning the camera not just onto

Dog Stars review: Sickly sweet hope

A wave of what we are currently calling “hopecore” is sweeping through the cinematic landscape. These films take often bleak,

Almodóvar: Your surroundings feed your creation

Pedro Almodóvar, the maestro of modern European cinema, is diving deep into the ethics of storytelling with his latest work,

I Want Your Sex review a visual delight

Gregg Araki is back, bringing a defiantly horny rebuttal to the puriteen culture of today with a provocative new film

Messy Parade of Old Genre Gimmicks Reviewed

The zombie genre has evolved into a cinematic powerhouse, and few films stand as high-water marks as Yeon Sang-ho’s masterpiece,

Junior Ghosts Premorphic Drift review skin-crawling close

In the landscape of queer cinema, Louise Weard’s Castration Movie anthology continues to carve out a space for uncompromising, raw

Dazzling jewel amidst bitter Christmas

Pedro Almodóvar continues to deliver masterpieces, and his latest offering, Bitter Christmas, is perhaps the most self-aware and exhilarating piece

ASBOwave and the Visual Politics of Broken Britain

In an era defined by intense cultural conflict and border tensions, the narratives we consume—whether on screen or in the

Learn from the visuals of Little Odyssey

It is often said that the greatest epics are those we tell about, but perhaps the most profound stories are

Northbound first look review

There are road movies, and then there is Northbound. This is more than just a cross-country romp; it’s a warm,

First Look Mission Action Review

There is a specific kind of disillusionment that doesn’t vanish with a weekend getaway. It is the slow, grinding sensation

Anne Hathaway and the Millennial Influence

The Ballad of the Millennial Icon: How Anne Hathaway Mastered the Art of Self Anne Hathaway has navigated a truly

Pretty Babies First Look Visuals

When two best friends dream of the brightest spotlight, they often stumble into the darkest corners of reality. Tyler-Marie Evans’

Hannah Einbinder: No divas allowed

There is a certain magic in finding the perfect balance between fear and joy, and that is exactly the tone

Stop That Train Review Stunning visuals flawed story

The world of drag has built an empire, and recently, the spotlight has turned to the glossy, train-themed comedy Stop!

Coyote vs Acme The joy of Wile E Coyote

Three years after being relegated to the studio graveyard, a classic Looney Tunes comedy is making a triumphant return, reminding

Meet the Director of the Edinburgh Film Festival 2026

The job of a Festival Director, Paul Ridd reflects, is less about curation and more about balancing an ancient legacy

Brittany Allen’s unlikely road to the Emmys

One of the most compelling stories in television awards season isn’t about Hollywood glamour; it’s about instinct, vulnerability, and a

Fly at Forty Reckoning with the Flesh

Self-optimisation technologies, whether in AI or biohacking, only ever expose how deeply our sense of self is tethered to the

Sunny Dancer review sunk by humour

Sometimes, when you try to tackle deeply serious subjects like cancer and grief with lighthearted optimism, you risk falling into

End of Oak Street: A toothless Spielberg pastiche review

Suburbia is a carefully constructed illusion, isn’t it? David Robert Mitchell’s new genre-bending family drama The End of Oak Street

Unhinged Mockumentary: Lady’s Glorious Review

Forget everything you think you know about aristocratic boredom. Samuel Abrahams‘s latest offering, Lady, isn’t just a film; it’s a

Shallow visuals and a breezy story

The Cost of Cool: Deconstructing the Story of Anthony Bourdain’s Summer In an era saturated with celebrity biopics, finding a