The iconic role Alan Rickman originally rejected: “What the hell is this?”
The villainous presence that he couldn’t stand.
Film Archives: 09/2023
Is this Quentin Tarantino’s favourite movie of all time?
Up against so many contenders, could this be the only one?
The movie John Carpenter called “an absolute masterpiece”
“The fun never stops. The songs are great. The women are beautiful. The violence is outrageous.”
The extreme method acting escapades of Nick Nolte
The iconic Hollywood star shares his most daring method acting risks.
The comedy movies recommended by Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves once listed some of his favourite comedy movies.
The ‘Animal Farm’ adaptation that was funded by the CIA
One of many Hollywood movies to be tampered with by the CIA.
Irvine Welsh explains the “masterstroke” of Danny Boyle’s ‘Trainspotting’ soundtrack
“It helped to position the film as being the last movie of British youth culture.”
Transposing narratives: How does Akira Kurosawa translate Shakespeare so well?
Universal narrative, unique visions.
Mel Brooks’ favourite movie scenes of all time
The comedy veteran picks some of the greatest scenes in cinema history.
‘Mothlight’: Stan Brakhage’s beautiful attempt to capture the totality of nature
“Here is a film that I made out of a deep grief.”