BFI Flare 2023 preview for Sight & Sound

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London’s celebration of queer cinema includes a tribute to the pioneering British director of 1978’s Nighthawks.

Magic Mike’s Last Dance review for Sight & Sound

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The third film about the male entertainer played by Channing Tatum feels like an uncoordinated misstep.

Tropical Malady article for Sight & Sound’s Greatest Films of All Time issue 2023

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An introduction to a captivating work that defies straightforward understanding, and suggests understanding may be overrated.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery review for Sight & Sound

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Reference and recapitulation are at the heart of Rian Johnson’s new film, a follow-up to Knives Out (2019), his popular reinvention of the country-house whodunit.

After Blue (Dirty Paradise) review for Sight & Sound

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A thoroughly postmodern picaresque of a heroine’s journey set on a fictional planet.

Lynch/Oz review for Sight & Sound

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An essay film on the links between The Wizard of Oz (1937), the works of David Lynch and the heartening, terrifying dreamlike weirdness of Americana.

All is Vanity review for Sight & Sound

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An ambitious debut feature that ricochets from chamber piece to industry satire to paranormal puzzle box.

Nope review for Sight & Sound

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Jordan Peele is unique in delivering original, timely and intriguing satirical blockbusters that get under the skin. His UFO-based third feature is an unsettling, uneven inquiry into the American urge to see and be seen.

Maisie review for Sight & Sound

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Lee Cooper’s documentary about the UK’s oldest performing drag artiste includes compelling fly-on-the-wall material and potent performance footage.

Terence Davies interview for Sight & Sound

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In a funny, surprising and deeply moving encounter, the filmmaker talks about love, hate, his new film Benediction and his favourite TV shows.

 
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