Dead Ringers (1988)Director: David CronenbergScreenwriters: David Cronenberg, Norman SniderStarring: Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, Heidi von Palleske, Barbara Gordon, Shirley Douglas, Stephen Lack, Nick Nichols, Damir Andrei, Miriam Newhouse, David Hughes, Richard W. Farrell, Jonathan Haley, Nicholas Haley David Cronenberg’s 1988 psychological horror film Dead Ringers remains a potent and unsettling work whose influence can still … Read more

The Batman Sequel Delayed to October 2, 2026 Warner Bros. has announced that the long-awaited sequel to Matt Reeves’ The Batman has been postponed by one year and is now scheduled to open in cinemas on October 2, 2026. The studio’s decision gives writer-director Matt Reeves additional time to refine the screenplay and avoid a … Read more

Lisa Frankenstein (2024)Director: Zelda WilliamsScreenwriter: Diablo CodyStarring: Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Joe Chrest, and Carla Gugino Mary Shelley spent a great deal of time in cemeteries. As Bess Lovejoy described in a 2018 piece for JSTOR Daily, Shelley frequently walked through St. Pancras churchyard and visited the grave of her mother, Mary Wollstonecraft. … Read more

Imaginary (2024)Director: Jeff WadlowScreenwriters: Jeff Wadlow, Greg Erb, Jason OremlandStarring: DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Betty Buckley, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Matthew Sato, Veronica Falcón It’s wise not to judge a film before watching it. Jeff Wadlow’s previous Netflix effort, The Curse of Bridge Hollow, wasn’t a masterpiece but delivered a cozy, family-friendly Halloween mood. Likewise, … Read more

Damsel (2024)Director: Juan Carlos FresnadilloScreenwriter: Dan MazeauStarring: Millie Bobby Brown, Ray Winstone, Nick Robinson, Brooke Carter, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Angela Bassett, Robin Wright Damsels in distress have long been a staple of storytelling, from ancient myths to classic cinema. Over time creators have both reinforced and subverted that archetype, producing iconic examples and memorable flips on … Read more

96th Academy Awards Winners: Oppenheimer Dominates as Cinema Is Celebrated The winners of the 96th Academy Awards were announced in a ceremony that emphasized craft, storytelling, and the collaborative work of filmmakers. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer emerged as the evening’s most awarded film, taking home multiple top prizes including Best Picture and Best Director. The ceremony … Read more

Thank you for taking part in The Film Magazine’s surprise film quiz. We hope you enjoyed testing your Academy Awards knowledge. Share your scores on social media by tagging @thefilmagazine on Instagram, X (Twitter) and Facebook — we love seeing how readers fare and encourage friendly debate about cinema history, records, and memorable Oscar moments. … Read more

The After (2023)Director: Misan HarrimanScreenwriters: John Julius Schwabach, Misan HarrimanStarring: David Oyelowo, Jessica Plummer, Amelie Dokubo Grief and social awareness of violence are the central themes of The After, a 19-minute live-action short directed by Misan Harriman and nominated for an Academy Award. Harriman, known primarily for his photography and activism, makes his film debut … Read more

Red, White and Blue (2023)Director: Nazrin ChoudhuryScreenwriter: Nazrin ChoudhuryStarring: Brittany Snow, Juliet Donenfeld, Redding Munsell, Mo Collins, Jud Tyler The United States is a vast and complex country, boasting the world’s largest economy while simultaneously maintaining a healthcare system that too often ties access to wealth. In practice, access to medical care can hinge on … Read more

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)Director: Wes AndersonScreenwriter: Wes AndersonStarring: Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Richard Ayoade, Ben Kingsley Wes Anderson’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s short story “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” arrives on Netflix as a polished, theatrical short film. Clocking in at around 40 minutes, this piece blends Anderson’s unmistakable … Read more