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Queer classic Prick Up Your Ears is returning to cinemas

By Little White Lies

Gary Oldman delivers a sensational turn in this biopic of the late playwright Joe Orton.

How cinema is challenging the narrative around the Syria crisis

By Matt Turner

At Sheffield Doc/Fest a trio of films reveal the horror and hope at the heart of the conflict.

Why is Black British film struggling to find its voice?

By Nadia Latif

A recent conference highlighted the urgent need to promote diversity across the UK industry.

Is Hot Fuzz the ultimate anti-Brexit film?

By David Jenkins

Viewed today, Edgar Wright’s comic satire of small town English attitudes feels scarily prescient.

Steven Spielberg’s Pentagon Papers movie gets incredible cast

By Little White Lies

Alison Brie and Michael Stuhlbarg join upcoming drama The Papers.

Listen to a compilation album of covers from Sofia Coppola films

By Little White Lies

‘Sofia Songs’ is released by Super Fan 99 Records to coincide with the release of The Beguiled.

Twin Peaks season 3 decoder: Buenos Aires

By Martyn Conterio

With Dale Cooper’s situation becoming clearer, our attentions turn to Phillip Jeffries and an unexpected trip to South America.

Five great travel films that will make you want to stay home

By Daisy Phillipson

As the likes of Berlin Syndrome and Sin Nombre show, sometimes staying put really is the better option.

Watch Tom Cruise get funny in the trailer for American Made

By Little White Lies

Doug Liman’s latest plays the slick, sliver-tongued chancer story for laughs.

Daniel Clowes: ‘Wilson is like my nemesis – but I admire him also’

By Charles Bramesco

The renowned American comic artist discusses the latest adaptation of his work.

How Straw Dogs exposed the hypocrisy of the New Man

By Elena Lazic

Despite accusations of misogyny, Sam Peckinpah’s domestic thriller is a feminist film in disguise.

A gorgeous new film celebrates life in London

By David Jenkins

London Symphony is a collage of scenes capturing the richness and poetry of life in the British capital.

How Diner influenced the cinematic voice of Quentin Tarantino

By William Carroll

Barry Levinson’s rapid-fire dialogue and use of popular music set the blueprint for Tarantino’s style.

Why 1997 was an unbeatable year for Hollywood action

By Alex Hess

The release of Con Air and Face/Off 20 summers ago marked a high-point in mainstream cinema.

Is 4DX really the future of cinemagoing?

By Elena Lazic

This immersive motion picture technology promises to put viewers ‘in the movie’ – but is it any good?

How digital killed the video star

By Ian Gilchrist

Author and director Jon Spira discusses the lost joys of the local video rental store.

A Studio Ghibli theme park is scheduled to open in 2020

By Amy Bowker

The animation house has unveiled plans to build a theme park on the Aichi expo site.

How I wrote My Life as a Courgette, by Céline Sciamma

By David Jenkins

The screenwriter behind this Oscar-nominated animation talks through the intricacies of her working process.

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