Feature: The balance between style and substance in Princess Mononoke
In this edition of Studio Ghibli Sundays, Jeremy Arblaster looks at what makes Princess Mononoke such an enduring classic, even
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Author: Jeremy Arblaster
TV review: As a dynasty collapses, The Last Dance cements its legends
This 10-part Netflix miniseries on the 1997–98 Chicago Bulls confirms their legacy. As signature moves go, this might be Jordan’s best.
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Film review: The #BongHive is truly alive with the thrilling Parasite
Parasite, the latest film from Korean auteur Bong Joon-ho is here. Does it withstand the tsunami of hype? Read on to find out.
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Film review: Slick murder mystery Knives Out is no Christmas turkey
Rian Johnson’s latest is another exercise in suberting expectations as he carves up a delicious ode to the classic whodunnit.
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Film review: Sorry We Missed You fails to deliver its powerful message
Ken Loach’s latest holds a magnifying glass to broken Britain, but its vision of lower income life might be too exaggerated to hold water.
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Film review: The Peanut Butter Falcon is buoyant cinema for the soul
With bodyslams amongst the bayous, The Peanut Butter Falcon packs an emotional punch that’s both moving and authentic.
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Feature: A playlist inspired by Tarantino and the songs that could’ve been
Wind down from the heady highs of Tarantino’s latest film Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood with a playlist of songs inspired by his films.
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Film review: Midsommar is bold and bright, but wilts under the lights
Ari Aster is back with his second feature after the harrowing Hereditary. Visually bold and staunchly human, does it pack the same punch?
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Film review: Vita & Virginia renders its central pair adroitly, save a few flaws
Chanya Button’s second feature, Vita & Virginia, maps the meeting of the titular literary giants to powerful effect.
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Feature: Bruce Springsteen’s America casts a shadow over Thunder Road
In Jim Cummings’ directorial debut, the words of Bruce Springsteen echo loud as the frustrations of the past loom large for a new generation.
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