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In the first part of our chronological Kubrickathon, we revisit Stanley Kubrick’s earliest feature films: the rough-edged Fear and Desire, the New York noir of Killer’s Kiss and the breakthrough heist thriller The Killing.

Last year we took a close look at The Shawshank Redemption and why it’s widely loved by so many people around the world. Now it’s time to revisit Frank Darabont’s other prison-based Stephen King...

Fight Club remains one of the most provocative and visually distinctive films of its era, as unsettling now as it was on release. Check out our retrospective, exploring its themes, contradictions and lasting cultural...

From A Clockwork Orange to Full Metal Jacket, Philip Castle gave major films a visual identity that still defines them today. We remember one of the most distinctive artists in movie poster history, and...

If you’re a regular reader of the blog, you’ll know we tend to mention Larry Cohen whenever we get a chance. That made me think: Why not actually write an article about the guy...

In the second part of our look at the Best Picture contenders for the 2026 Oscars, we turn our attention to the long shots. These nominees may not be the obvious front-runners, but each...