Tarzan (1999)Directors: Kevin Lima, Chris BuckScreenwriters: Tab Murphy, Bob Tzudiker, Noni WhiteStarring: Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver, Glenn Close, Rosie O’Donnell, Brian Blessed, Nigel Hawthorne, Lance Henrikson, Wayne Knight Released at the end of the 1990s, Disney’s Tarzan arrived as the studio was shifting from the spellbinding musical fairy tales of the Disney Renaissance into broader, … Read more

When anyone receives a diagnosis, each person processes it differently. For some it becomes a shadow that follows them; for others it is a weight, a stone tied to the wrist that drags them down. Instead of signing your name, you trace the letters of your condition until they scar. It can become a burdening … Read more

Looking for Eric (2009)Director: Ken LoachScreenwriter: Paul LavertyStarring: Steve Evets, Matthew McNulty, Eric Cantona, Justin Moorhouse, Stefan Gumbs, John Henshaw, Stephanie Bishop, Gerard Kearns Eric Bishop, played by Steve Evets, is a man in crisis. The film never specifies whether his troubles stem from an identifiable medical condition or from the cumulative weight of misfortune … Read more

Watch the Lights (2024)Director: Alex Ayre Alex Ayre’s documentary Watch the Lights offers an intimate, humane portrait of a small but ambitious British professional wrestling promotion and the people who bring it to life. At its core the film is about dreaming, resilience and the collaborative work required to transform a local passion into something … Read more

Planet of the Apes remains an often under-appreciated landmark of science fiction cinema. Across decades the franchise has repeatedly returned to large, provocative ideas—exploring power, prejudice, faith and the darker instincts of humankind—while delivering memorable performances and groundbreaking make-up and visual effects. From John Chambers’ pioneering prosthetics on the original films to Weta Digital’s astonishing … Read more

Before the infamous Oscars incident, Will Smith was one of Hollywood’s most reliable box office stars. Riding the success of The Fresh Prince, he became a sought-after leading man, headlining major hits such as Independence Day, Men in Black, and Enemy of the State. Rapidly climbing to A-list status, Smith’s charisma and commercial appeal helped … Read more

New German director Wim Wenders and contemporary Neue Wilde artist Anselm Kiefer — two West German creators who probe similar themes of anguished post-war recovery and collective denial — first met and forged a lasting friendship during Kiefer’s 1991 exhibition at the Neue Nationalgalerie. From early on, both sensed a creative partnership was likely: Wenders … Read more

Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)Director: Adil El Arbi, Bilall FallahScreenwriters: Chris Bremner, Will BeallStarring: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Paola Núñez, Eric Dane, Ioan Gruffudd, Jacob Scipio, Melanie Liburd, Tasha Smith, Rhea Seehorn, Joe Pantoliano, Quinn Hemphill With the fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise, one clear question drives the … Read more

Hit Man (2024)Director: Richard LinklaterScreenwriters: Richard Linklater, Glen PowellStarring: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Retta, Sanjay Rao, Austin Amelio Glen Powell, who has steadily built a profile over the past decade, has more recently been recognised for his charisma and leading-man appeal. Roles in high-profile films such as Top Gun: Maverick and the romantic comedy Anyone … Read more

The Watchers (2024)Director: Ishana Night ShyamalanScreenwriter: Ishana Night ShyamalanStarring: Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré, John Lynch, Oliver Finnegan Adapting A.M. Shine’s 2021 folk horror novel The Watchers for the screen is an ambitious task. The novel lives largely inside the minds of its characters, relying on psychological tension, internal dread, and an oppressive atmosphere … Read more