28 Oct 2022
The Thing review – horror classic makes a profound case for practical effects
John Carpenter's grotesque 1982 thriller about an alien invasion at a remote base remains a triumph of prosthetic filmmaking
Articles by Alasdair Bayman
22 Jul 2022
The Big City review – a transgressive classic of Indian cinema
A woman takes over as breadwinner in Satyajit Ray's feminist exploration of family power structures, now back in cinemas
03 Jun 2022
Pickpocket review – Robert Bresson’s magnum opus is a formalist masterpiece
This 1959 classic, now on re-release, follows the moral dilemma of a petty thief and paved the way for the French New Wave
08 Feb 2022
Jules and Jim review – a searching masterpiece of love, friendship and loyalty
François Truffaut's timeless 1962 French New Wave classic about a love triangle between two men and a woman returns to our screens
03 Dec 2021
The Shop Around the Corner review – Christmas classic is as irresistible as ever
Ernst Lubitsch's festive rom-com, the inspiration for You've Got Mail, is just as charming eight decades after its initial release
29 Oct 2021
Seven Samurai review – a humanistic masterpiece that defined the modern epic
Akira Kurosawa’s deeply moving and endlessly influential action classic is back with a stunning 4K restoration, courtesy of the BFI
09 Aug 2021
Now, Voyager review – Bette Davis at the height of her powers
Irving Rapper's newly restored 1942 classic about a spinster who learns to appreciate life is a brilliant showcase for its magnetic star
23 Nov 2020
Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula review – sequel derails the franchise
Yeon Sang-ho’s latest zombie yarn lacks the profound themes and intricate set pieces that made the previous entries so memorable