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Retrospective

A collection of articles written about films celebrating a notable anniversary at the time.

Film Review Retrospective

PURPLE NOON (1960)

Tom Ripley is a talented mimic, moocher, forger and all-around criminal improviser; but there's more to Tom Ripley than even he can guess.

by Cian McGrath 5th March 20255th March 2025
Film Review Retrospective

THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965)

A young novice is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer.

by Rachel Dvorak 2nd March 20252nd March 2025
Film Review Retrospective

CINDERELLA (1950)

With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and she attends a Royal Ball.

by Cian McGrath 28th February 20251st March 2025
Film Review Retrospective

THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER (1990)

In November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine captain violates orders and heads for the U.S. in a new undetectable sub.

by Cian McGrath 27th February 202527th February 2025
Film Review Retrospective

THE PASSENGER (1975)

Unable to find the war he's been asked to cover, a frustrated war correspondent takes the risky path of co-opting the identity of a dead arms-deal acquaintance.

by Cian McGrath 26th February 202526th February 2025
Film Review Retrospective

THE STEPFORD WIVES (1975)

A woman new to an apparently idyllic Connecticut town starts to suspect there's something very wrong with the other women there.

by Barnaby Page 22nd February 202522nd February 2025
Film Review Retrospective

PINOCCHIO (1940)

A living puppet, with the help of a cricket as his conscience, must prove himself worthy to become a real boy.

by Cian McGrath 21st February 202521st February 2025
Film Review Retrospective

SHUTTER ISLAND (2010)

Two U.S. marshals are sent to a mental institution on an inhospitable island to investigate the disappearance of a patient.

by Conall McManus 19th February 202519th February 2025
Film Review Retrospective

BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE (2000)

An idle part-time college lecturer is annoyed by the yapping sound of a nearby dog. He decides to take drastic action.

by Cian McGrath 18th February 202518th February 2025
Film Review Retrospective

SON OF THE MASK (2005)

An aspiring cartoonist finds himself in a predicament when his dog finds the magical mask of Loki.

by Devon Elson 16th February 202516th February 2025
Film Review Retrospective

LE BONHEUR (1965)

A young carpenter is living happily with his wife and family, until he meets a young clerk in the local post office...

by Cian McGrath 10th February 202510th February 2025
Film Review Retrospective

PATTON (1970)

Controversial US General George S. Patton achieves many victories during World War II, but also some painful defeats in his own career

by Barnaby Page 9th February 202510th February 2025
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