Film Opinion
Opinion pieces from our film writers looking at key debates and discussions around films, directors, actors, and cinematic trends. Here you can also find insight to stay current with coverage of booming film festivals.
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OpinionIn praise of Pedro Almodóvar's early, funny ones
Pedro Almodóvar has another arthouse hit on his hands in the form of sincere drama Julieta, but we wonder if his best work was back in his puckish youth Read more »| 07 Sep 2016 -
FilmScalarama 2016 Highlights
Born out of nostalgia for scurrilous London rep house the Scala, Scalarama has become one of the highlights of the UK's cinema calendar. We pick out some of the best screenings happening in Glasgow, Liverpool and Manchester Read more »| 02 Sep 2016 -
OpinionWhat to Watch this Week (29 Aug-5 Sep)
The best films to watch this week on the big screen, the small screen and your laptop screen, including the new comic promo for Thor, the latest from Woody A... Read more »| 29 Aug 2016 -
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What to Watch this Week (22-29 Aug)
The best films to watch this week on the big screen, the small screen and your laptop screen, including the pilot of I Love Dick, the new film from Pedro Alm... Read more »| 23 Aug 2016 -
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What does Metrodome's demise mean for UK film?
UK distributor Metrodome, whose recent films include Tangerine, Frances Ha and What We Do in the Shadows, have been placed in administration, with most of th... Read more »| 18 Aug 2016 -
OpinionBest debut feature films of 2016 so far
Brady Corbet’s behind-the-camera debut, The Childhood of a Leader, arrives in cinemas this week and it’s one of the year’s most impressive ... Read more »| 17 Aug 2016
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Opinion
What to Watch this Week (15-22 Aug)
The best films to watch this week on the big screen, the small screen and your laptop screen, including Brady Corbet's extraordinary directorial debut, Andrz... Read more »| 15 Aug 2016 -
Opinion
What to Watch after Stranger Things
By now, you’ve probably exhausted the eight exquisite episodes of Stranger Things. Hungry for more? Here are some films and TV shows that might sate yo... Read more »| 11 Aug 2016 -
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What to Watch this Week (8-15 Aug)
The best films to watch this week on the big screen, the small screen and your laptop screen, including the latest film from Todd Solondz, 80s-set coming-of-... Read more »| 09 Aug 2016 -
OpinionWhat to Watch this Week (1-7 Aug)
The best films to watch this week on the big screen, the small screen and your laptop screen, including Suicide Squad, Sid & Nancy and a streamlined reed... Read more »| 01 Aug 2016 -
Festivals
Odessa International Film Festival 2016 report
A look back at the best on offer at this year's Odessa International Film Festival, from Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake to the festival’s Golden Duke winn... Read more »| 25 Jul 2016 -
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What to Watch this Week (25-31 Jul)
The best films to watch this week on the big screen, the small screen and your laptop screen, including Matt Damon back as Jason Bourne, Kubrick's Barry Lyndon back in cinemas and The JT LeRoy Story laid bare in a fascinating doc Read more »| 25 Jul 2016 -
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What to Watch this Week (18-24 July)
The best film and TV to watch this week on the big screen, the small screen and your laptop screen, including the latest Star Trek film, Star Trek Beyond, an... Read more »| 18 Jul 2016 -
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The North's best indie cinemas
We all hate the multiplex, right? The smell of rancid nacho cheese, the jabbering patrons and, worst of all, the cookie cutter movies on screen. Luckily the North still has a few great indie cinemas putting film first Read more »| 14 Jul 2016 -
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What to Watch This Week (11-17 Jul)
The best things to watch this week on the big screen, the small screen and your laptop screen, including the new Ghostbusters reboot and the second series of Fargo... Read more »| 11 Jul 2016