Seven of the best films celebrating the notion of fatherhood.
- Lecturer, Department of Literature Film and Theatre Studies, University of Essex
Le «Cuirassé Potemkine », film historique exceptionnel a exercé une influence si profonde sur la culture visuelle occidentale que nombreux sont ceux qui ne réalisent pas à quel point son langage est profondément enraciné dans le cinéma grand public.
The exceptional historical film has had such a profound impact on western visual culture that many may not realise how deeply its language is rooted in mainstream cinema.
Dylan Southern’s film is a sharply crafted adaptation of Max Porter’s poignant book, grounded in powerful performances.
Commando became a key cultural touchstone for kids on the cusp of adolescence.
Actor and director Robert Redford enjoyed a long and varied career that spanned 60 years and produced some of Hollywood’s most enduring and best-loved cinema.
The trilogy has thankfully avoided the common traps of remakes and the sprawling expanded universe trend, which has diluted so many other beloved franchises
Anderson is in danger of parodying his own style in his 13th film, but there’s still plenty to enjoy.
Even though it brings together popular newcomer Ayo Adebiri with old Hollywood hand John Malkovich, this film about a celebrity cult feels confused and disjointed.
McMurphy becomes an unlikely leader to the asylum patients, helping them to discover self-belief and confidence.
Sorti en salle le 22 janvier 2025, « Better Man », le biopic sur Robbie Williams questionne la célébrité en représentant l’artiste sous les traits d’un chimpanzé.
Bob Dylan’s nonchalance and elusive nature is commendably portrayed by Timothée Chalamet with charm, vulnerability and authenticity.
Full of high-octane visual thrills, Better Man’s seemingly bizarre choice to represent Williams as a chimp actually works rather well.
While undoubtedly entertaining, the sequel feels like a duplicate of the original which sacrifices characterisation for ambitious set pieces.
Here are six examples (among many) in which De Niro’s roles embody a sense of isolation, both visually and thematically.
POV shots can be extremely effective, presenting an entirely new way of looking at a character, or their motivations.
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