22 Jan 2021
Away review – an inspiring work of animated endurance
This minimalistic adventure, created single-handedly by Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis, is a towering artistic achievement
Articles by Tom Barnard
Favourite films: Jaws, Children of Men, Lost in Translation
Favourite actors: Harrison Ford, Nicole Kidman, Robert Pattinson
Favourite filmmakers: Sergio Leone, Hayao Miyazaki, Alex Garland
22 Jan 2021
Every Hayao Miyazaki Film, Ranked
The legendary Studio Ghibli filmmaker turned 80 this month. But which of his many masterpieces rises to the top?
16 Jan 2021
Stardust review – the film is a saddening bore
Johnny Flynn fails to capture the essence of David Bowie in a truly unimaginative and tedious film that has no reason to exist
07 Jan 2021
Deliver Us from Evil review – slick and serviceable Korean action-thriller
This fun and violent chase movie features a standout performance from Park Jung-min, though often feels derivative of better films
04 Jan 2021
Yellow Rose review – lovely and life-affirming country music drama
Stage actor Eva Noblezada is truly excellent in this timely and optimistic debut feature from writer-director Diane Paragas
26 Dec 2020
Let Him Go review – surprisingly comforting western throwback
Kevin Costner and Diane Lane play a couple who set out to rescue their grandson in a highly watchable, old-fashioned thriller
14 Dec 2020
Five Essential John le Carré Films
In tribute to the late British author and his towering legacy, we highlight the greatest movie adaptations based on his books...
13 Dec 2020
The Woman Who Ran review – enlightening conversations with friends
Hong Sang-soo's latest is another lo-fi and contemplative drama about a woman who begins to question whether she's happy in life
04 Dec 2020
The Trailer for Studio Ghibli’s Earwig and the Witch Is Actually Horrifying
The latest effort from the beloved Japanese animation studio is uncharacteristically ugly. Surely Miyazaki didn't sign off on this?
03 Dec 2020
Crash review – David Cronenberg’s disturbing cinematic collision
James Spader is a man who derives sexual pleasure from car crashes in this deeply strange and erotic thriller, now restored in 4K
27 Nov 2020
Total Recall review – stunning remaster of a sci-fi action masterpiece
Arnold Schwarzenegger is caught up in a Martian conspiracy in this violent classic from Paul Verhoeven, now restored in 4K
25 Nov 2020
Hillbilly Elegy review – this might be Ron Howard’s worst film
The Hollywood veteran adapts J.D. Vance's controversial memoir and turns in a pointless, meaningless film that is dull beyond belief