Scott Pilgrim vs the World (2010) film review - the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope
This absurd comedy chronicles nerdy gamer Scott’s pursuit of gorgeous delivery girl Ramona Flowers. Scott is an amateur musician who must defeat Ramona’s 7 evil exes before he can date her.
Mandy (2018) film review - a technicolour nightmare
‘Mandy’ follows the lives of couple Red Miller and Mandy Bloom, who are very much happy and in love until their tranquil existence is thwarted by a vicious cult.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) film review - feminism, art, and greek mythology
Set in France in the late 1700s, ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ follows Marianne, a painter hired to produce the portrait of a young woman who is to be married off to a Milanese nobleman.
The 10 best genuinely scary horror films
For fans of horror who aren’t easily scared, these are 10 underrated gems that will keep you awake at night.
Mulholland Drive (2001) film review - the plot explained
A surreal thriller mystery, ‘Mulholland Drive’ tells the story of Betty, an aspiring actress who befriends an enigmatic dark-haired woman recovering from a car crash.
Melancholia (2011) film review - a profound vision of the apocalypse
‘Melancholia’ is a sci-fi film that follows the lives of two sisters in the days prior to the colliding of the planet melancholia with Earth.
Raw (2016) film review - a masterpiece in body horror
‘Raw’ is a French horror that follows lifelong vegetarian Justine as she engages in the unusual initiation rituals of a veterinary school.
Vivarium (2019) film review - the ending of this Sci-Fi thriller explained
A recent addition to the science fiction genre, ‘Vivarium’ tells the story of Gemma and Tom, a young couple trapped in a suburban hellscape.
Mysterious skin (2014) film review - a harrowing portrayal of abuse
‘Mysterious Skin’ is an indie coming-of-age film that follows the lives of two boys as they navigate the repercussions of childhood trauma.
The 10 best horror films on Netflix - ranked
From the supernatural to the psychological, these are the scariest films currently available on the streaming platform.
Mommy (2014) film review - a work of art with a poignant message
As heartbreaking as it is uplifting, ‘Mommy’ explores the rocky relationship between a single Mother and her outspoken, violent son.
Happiness (1998) film review - one of the most disturbing films ever made?
Rape, murder, and pedophilia - ‘Happiness’ is a deeply funny, dark, and controversial look into the lives and secrets of one American family.
Bliss (2019) film review - a bloody, drug fuelled dream
Described as a ‘vampire drug’ movie, ‘Bliss’ explores the frustration of an artist searching for inspiration in the dark underbelly of Los Angeles.