Imagine being unable to read or write, unable to communicate effectively or even find your way home. Picture not being able to use a smartphone or computer to order items, research topics, or enjoy entertainment. Imagine not being able to count reliably, to handle money, or to picture the future—to imagine, envision, or anticipate. For … Read more

Thank you for taking part in The Film Magazine’s Alien Movie Quiz. Follow @thefilmagazine on social media—especially Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter)—for more quizzes and film features. Be sure to tell us your score in the comments or on the relevant posts. What do the aliens in Toy Story (1995) say when they are saved … Read more

Very few films capture the teenage experience as sharply and unapologetically as Michael Lehmann’s 1989 dark comedy Heathers, written by Daniel Waters. On release, Heathers stood in stark contrast to the more wholesome coming-of-age pictures of the 1980s and anticipated the cynicism that would become more commonplace the following decade. Hilarious, unsettling, and deeply satirical, … Read more

Creating a memorable superhero costume for a live-action film adaptation is no small feat. The best superhero suits do more than just look impressive — they capture the spirit of the character, bridging comic-book heritage with the practical needs of modern filmmaking. From meticulous design details to how they reflect a hero’s personal journey, the … Read more

Good evening. A director’s name rarely reaches beyond film circles. Steven Spielberg, Stanley Kubrick and Martin Scorsese are exceptions, but Alfred Hitchcock stands apart as a towering figure. Across more than five decades and over fifty features, Hitchcock earned the title “Master of Suspense” by creating some of the most enduring thrillers, black comedies, spy … Read more

It Ends with Us (2024)Director: Justin BaldoniScreenwriter: Christy HallStarring: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj, Brandon Sklenar BookTok—the reading-focused community that flourished on TikTok during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic—has reshaped both reader habits and the publishing industry. What began as a way for people to connect over books during lockdowns … Read more

Trap (2024) — Review Trap (2024)Director: M. Night ShyamalanScreenwriter: M. Night ShyamalanStarring: Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Alison Pill, Hayley Mills, Jonathan Langdon M. Night Shyamalan remains one of the most recognizable contemporary studio auteurs, a filmmaker whose work is often built around high-concept premises that studios can easily market. His films typically hinge … Read more

The penultimate sequence of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) culminates with Miles Morales outwitting and overpowering an entire army of Spider-People. Pinned beneath Miguel O’Hara (Spider-Man 2099), the leader of the Spider Society, Miles absorbs Miguel’s electric assault, frees himself with a surge of venom energy, turns invisible, and escapes the pursuing force. This moment … Read more

Every film enthusiast can point to moments that changed cinema forever: the shift to Technicolor in The Wizard of Oz, the rebellious spirit of Easy Rider, and the decisive legal battle of United States v. Paramount Pictures. That 1948 Supreme Court ruling reshaped how films are produced, distributed, and shown, with consequences that still echo … Read more

British cinema chain Cineworld — one of the world’s leading film exhibition companies — has announced the planned closure of several UK cinemas as part of a major restructuring effort. Cineworld Group PLC, the second-largest cinema exhibitor globally, has confirmed it will close multiple UK locations this summer in a bid to reduce debt and … Read more