Features

All-female horror anthology XX is a worthy project poorly executed

By Elena Lazic

Annie Clark makes her directorial debut in this convention-flipping collection of shorts.

Watch the charming trailer for My Life as a Courgette

By Little White Lies

Claude Barras’ stop-motion gem is being released in both subtitled and dubbed versions.

A Ghost Story to close Sundance Film Festival: London 2017

By Little White Lies

David Lowery’s haunting drama is among the highlights of this year’s programme.

What does Werner Herzog’s nihilist penguin teach us about life?

By Tim Cooke

Encounters at the End of the World features one of the great existential moments in modern cinema.

Kingsman: The Golden Circle get a blistering first trailer

By Little White Lies

Eggsy is back with a shotgun-wielding Channing Tatum in-tow in Matthew Vaughn’s spy-spoofing sequel.

Visiting Twin Peaks: A place both wonderful and strange

By Martyn Conterio

A pilgrimage to the sleepy American setting of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s iconic show.

Watch the gorgeous restoration trailer for La Strada

By Little White Lies

Federico Fellini’s third feature, about a petit female clown and her strongman sidekick, gets a 2K spit-shine.

In defence of Southland Tales – Richard Kelly’s futuristic folly

By Dominic Jaeckle

The director’s much-maligned second feature is a vigorous piece of pulp for the 21st century.

In praise of Julee Cruise: the voice behind Twin Peaks

By Little White Lies

On the life and work of the ethereal vocalist who helped bring David Lynch’s iconic show to life.

10 lesser-known music docs you should watch

By Eve Watling

Seek out these great musical portraits, featuring David Bowie, Lil Wayne and Leonard Cohen.

A guide to cinema’s most enduring rebels

By Christopher Machell

What is it that makes maverick character actors like Jack Nicholson so dangerously irresistible?

Austin Lynch is ready to step out of his father’s shadow

By Neil Young

The director chats Gray House and reveals why he’s keen to distance himself from his illustrious kin.

The Endless – first look review

By Anton Bitel

Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead serve up a meta meditation on cults in this smart genre-blurring thriller.

Eight good reasons why you should shoot on 16mm film

By David Jenkins

Juho Kousmanen, director of The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki, extols the virtues of celluloid.

Six great sports movies for people who hate sport

By Eve Watling

You don’t have to be mad on organised physical activity to enjoy these films.

Who should play the Genie in the live-action Aladdin?

By Eve Watling

Will Smith is reportedly in talks to take over from Robin Williams in the iconic role.

New films by Claire Denis, Sean Baker and Abel Ferrara to debut in Cannes

By David Jenkins

The 2017 Directors’ Fortnight line-up is even more tantalising than the main Competition.

Gemma Arterton: ‘I can definitely tell when a woman has written a script’

By David Jenkins

The British leading lady discusses her role in the delightful Blitz-era comedy-drama, Their Finest.

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