28 May 2021
Every Wong Kar-Wai Film, Ranked
To mark the UK release of Criterion's beautiful new boxset, Iana Murray looks back on the Hong Kong filmmaker's dreamy canon...
Articles by Iana Murray
08 Apr 2021
Palm Springs review – a time loop comedy that’s perfect for now
This clever spin on a well-worn premise poses big questions about the meaning of life and monogamy without sacrificing the laughs
01 Mar 2021
Surge review – Ben Whishaw can’t save this chaotic character study
The Paddington actor compels as a man in the throes of a breakdown, but Aneil Karia’s debut is ultimately stretched too thin
25 Feb 2021
Minari review – soulful immigrant tale is a quiet force of nature
Lee Isaac Chung’s semi-autobiographical drama is a beautiful, tender, and honest portrait of a Korean American family in Arkansas
25 Feb 2021
Apples review – thoughtful rumination on grief and memory
First-time director Christos Nikou finds pathos and heart in a film indebted to the works of Yorgos Lanthimos but not defined by them
24 Feb 2021
City Hall review – engrossing testament to the messy web of government
Documentarian Frederick Wiseman's latest is a sprawling, four-hour look at the inner workings of Boston's local administration
24 Feb 2021
Jumbo review – unconventional romance makes for a thrilling ride
Portrait of a Lady on Fire breakout Noémie Merlant plays a young woman who falls in love with an amusement park attraction
08 Dec 2020
Every David Fincher Film, Ranked
To mark the arrival of Mank on Netflix, Iana Murray sorts through the meticulous director's feature films to date...
12 Nov 2020
Is Breathless Still Cool?
As the French New Wave classic is restored in 4K, Iana Murray wonders how Godard's debut has kept its cool after six decades
19 Oct 2020
Nomadland review – Chloé Zhao delivers a shot of pure empathy
Frances McDormand gives a spectacularly natural performance in this beautiful ode to life on the American road
15 Oct 2020
Wolfwalkers review – Cartoon Saloon at their bewitching best
The Irish animation studio's latest is a visual and lyrical triumph, blending cultural history and folklore to luminous results
14 Oct 2020
Supernova review – quietly tender autumnal love story
Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci are perfectly matched in Harry Macqueen's grounded romance about early-onset dementia