From Silence of the Lambs to Sonic the Hedgehog: 6 films you didn't realise are actually romantic
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From Silence of the Lambs to Sonic the Hedgehog: 6 films you didn't realise are actually romantic
American Fiction review – a satirical take on novel writing with Jeffrey Wright
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American Fiction review – a satirical take on novel writing with Jeffrey Wright
The Holdovers review – a film of well-turned wit and emotional warmth
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The Holdovers review – a film of well-turned wit and emotional warmth
Emma Stone's new film Poor Things is a fantastical discovery of mind, body and world
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Emma Stone's new film Poor Things is a fantastical discovery of mind, body and world
From poltergeists to Paddington: Here's all the films to look forward to in 2024
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From poltergeists to Paddington: Here's all the films to look forward to in 2024
How Star Wars Holiday Special became more powerful than George Lucas could possibly imagine
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How Star Wars Holiday Special became more powerful than George Lucas could possibly imagine
Napoleon review – a man at war with the world and himself
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Napoleon review – a man at war with the world and himself
Typist Artist Pirate King review – a warm-hearted, clear-eyed tribute to a neglected artist
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Typist Artist Pirate King review – a warm-hearted, clear-eyed tribute to a neglected artist
Retribution review – another Liam Neeson action vehicle fresh from the production line
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Retribution review – another Liam Neeson action vehicle fresh from the production line
BlackBerry review – the ruthlessness and farce of big business
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BlackBerry review – the ruthlessness and farce of big business
The Creator: Could AI have generated Gareth Edwards' gorgeous new sci-fi blockbuster?
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