In Praise Of

Two people embracing in a dark, watery setting with crashing waves in the background.
In Praise Of

The enduring horror of Kiss Me Deadly

by Fred Barrett

As Robert Aldrich's 1955 noir turns 75, the film lives on in the work of Cronenberg, Lynch and many more.
A man in glasses and a hat sits in a cluttered room, looking thoughtful.
In Praise Of

Was Crumb right?

by Soham Gadre

As Terry Zwigoff's documentary about the stubbornly underground comic artist Robert Crumb turns 30, we consider his scepticism regarding the intersection of art and capitalism.
Collage of colourful animated character photos in various scenes and compositions.
In Praise Of

A Goofy Movie hits different as a parent

by Simon Bland

Despite flopping on release, Disney's heartwarming story of a dad trying to bond with his son on a summer road trip has become a cult classic – especially for people with children of their own.
Older man in beige suit standing near video equipment in a studio setting.
In Praise Of

Remembering Souleymane Cissé: An Uncompromising Pioneer of African Cinema

by Nadira Begum

A trailblazer on the global cinema stage as well as in his home of Mali, Souleymane Cissé's cinema of imagination changed the world.
A woman with blonde hair lying down, embracing a man with dark hair who is leaning over her.
In Praise Of

The radical DIY miracle of Marble Ass

by Fedor Tot

Born out of Belgrade's underground scene in 1995, Želimir Žilnik's celebration of a tight-knit community of sex workers has a particular power in today's increasingly divided society.
In Praise Of

Yi Yi, or Y2K

by Mick Gaw

Edward Yang's 2000 masterpiece about a middle-class family in Taipei might be the defining film of the millennium.
A person lying on a bed floating in a cloudy sky, wearing a red blanket.
In Praise Of

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: A Cure for the Ghosted

by Savina Petkova

After a cruel break-up, a writer finds comfort and relief in Michel Gondry's offbeat 2004 romantic drama.
Couple in 1940s style clothing, woman with wavy blonde hair, man in shirt and tie, standing close together indoors.
In Praise Of

Double Indemnity and the banality of evil

by Darren Richman

The shadow of the Holocaust and the filmmaker's personal experience with it looms large across Billy Wilder's most influential and enduring work.
Framed portraits of dogs, cats and other animals in ornate golden frames hung on a wooden wall.
In Praise Of

Fantastic Mr. Fox at 15: a celebration of change and difference

by Cat Searcey

In his stop-motion adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic caper, Wes Anderson highlights the necessity of overcoming a fear of change.
A monochrome image depicting a close-up of a hand partially obscured by a translucent material, creating a soft, ethereal effect.
In Praise Of

In praise of Stan Brakhage’s most disturbing film document

by Tyler Thier

This Halloween, no body horror fiction can compare to the haunting revelations of Brakhage's 32-minute film The Act of Seeing with One's Own Eyes.
Distorted image of a person's face with vibrant pink, blue and black tones, and visual glitches.
In Praise Of

A third predator in these woods: Gone Girl at 10

by Riley Rogers

A decade after its release, David Fincher's thrilling adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel about a woman scorned retains its unnerving power.
Person in white lace outfit performing on stage, with purple smoke
In Praise Of

The timeless fluidity and androgyny of Purple Rain

by Ariana Martinez

As Prince's groundbreaking feature debut turns 40, its daring attitude towards gender and sexuality still feels revolutionary.

Accessibility Settings

Text

Applies the Open Dyslexic font, designed to improve readability for individuals with dyslexia.

Applies a more readable font throughout the website, improving readability.

Underlines links throughout the website, making them easier to distinguish.

Adjusts the font size for improved readability.

Visuals

Reduces animations and disables autoplaying videos across the website, reducing distractions and improving focus.

Reduces the colour saturation throughout the website to create a more soothing visual experience.

Increases the contrast of elements on the website, making text and interface elements easier to distinguish.