In Bright Axiom can be too confusing to really reel you in, but the uncertainty adds to its mystery and style.
In praise of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, 35 years on
“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls… Dyin’ time’s here.”
10 films getting a cinema re-release
Outtake lists ten films that are getting re-released in cinemas as movie theatres open again after almost four months of lockdown.
Chicken Run at 20 – those chickens are (still) up to something
A look back at Chicken Run, one of the most beloved and important British films, as it turns 20.
The Last Days of American Crime review – awful film with even worse timing
The Last Days of American Crime is a brainless crime thriller made in poor taste and with a sizeable running time that it doesn’t deserve.
The Dalai Lama: Scientist review – insightful and moving portrait of Buddhism’s influence on science
Dawn Gifford Engle explores the Dalai Lama’s passion for science and how Buddhist philosophy has influenced scientists across the world.
The Other, the Uncanny, the Anomaly: How do we understand monsters on-screen?
Psychoanalysis has been used to unpick horror movies for years, but is this a limiting approach?
Extraction review – Chris Hemsworth stars in unrelenting action overdrive
Extraction’s sensational fight scenes and Chris Hemsworth’s strong performance make the Netflix original worth the watch.
Astronaut review – an endearing trip to the stars that can’t decide on its message
Astronaut is a touching story of an old man’s dream to reach the stars.