Film history20 Dec 2025Why When Harry met Sally is the best romcom everApart from the dialogue, performances, music and cinematography, there's one genius innovation that made Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron’s 1989 film so successful.20 Dec 202518 Nov 2025How Seven reflected the US's 1980s fearsDavid Fincher's thriller began with its screenwriter's view of the urban decay and religious conservatism of the Reagan era. But it also predicted our obsession with true crime today.18 Nov 20253 Nov 2025The question that made Elizabeth Taylor furiousRichard Burton, born 100 years ago this month, was famously married - twice - to Elizabeth Taylor. In 1966, a BBC interview with them saw a furious Taylor come to her husband's aid.3 Nov 202530 Oct 202510 of the most terrifying moments in filmAs people around the world mark Halloween, our editors pick the frightening scenes that have truly stayed with them.30 Oct 202524 Oct 2025The real story behind the Nuremberg trialsThe Nazi high command was put on trial 80 years ago in 1945. The new film Nuremberg draws on a little-known detail of the tribunal to ask enduring questions about the nature of evil.24 Oct 202522 Oct 2025How horror Re-Animator pushed the limits of goreForty years ago, the mad scientist comedy-horror was released to meagre box-office. But its shock value and outrageous humour soon made it a cult favourite among horror fans.22 Oct 20254 Oct 2025How The Social Network predicted tech's futureDirected by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin, the Oscar-winning drama about the birth of Facebook proved to be an eerily prophetic look at social media's problems.4 Oct 20251 Oct 2025The overlooked 'goddess' of Italian cinemaAnna Magnani's captivating performance in the masterpiece Rome, Open City, which is 80 this year, is a standout role that made her one of the country's finest talents.1 Oct 202515 Sep 2025The Japanese places that inspired Studio GhibliAs Studio Ghibli turns 40, we visit the forests, springs and villages that inspired its most beloved films, and meet those preserving their magic.15 Sep 2025...