Editorial
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
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Review
The Freaks and Fluids: How a Horror Film Became a Love Story In a landscape often defined by rigid genre
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
One Night Only: Smash It All Together Review
Forget everything you think you know about romance. Will Gluck’s sex purge rom-com, One Night Only, is less about the
Bouchra reviews idiosyncratic furry cinema
The Emotional Geometry of Fur: How Bouchra Blends Identity, Migration, and Motherhood In an increasingly crowded cinematic landscape, some films
Pink Narcissus Venus at 55
Recently, a forgotten masterpiece has been brought back into the light: James Bidgood’s Super 8-shot queer milestone, Pink Narcissus, has
Love Me Tender a quietly devastating visual journey
Some stories don’t demand attention; they ask for a slow, deep exhale. Anna Cazenave Cambet’s adaptation of Constance Debré’s novel,
Dismally cosy summer book review
Sometimes, the most profound stories require no grand action, only a quiet space to settle. This is the kind of
Desperate Salesmen Behind the Cinema Window
In the world of cinema, we often romanticize the swagger of the successful salesman—the smooth-talking charlatan who makes risk look
Teshigahara Surveys the Abyss
As The Face of Another turns sixty, the legacy of Japanese New Wave director Hiroshi Teshigahara continues to haunt audiences.