Fred S Fyles

In defence of ‘nasty women’

As the American election looms, the discourse has gotten more and more sordid. ‘What do we mean when we call someone a “nasty woman”?’ asks Fred Fyles, who turns to the silver screen for answers, looking at the archetypical ‘nasty women’ of cinema

LFF – A Bigger Splash fails to make an impact

Despite the best efforts of Swinton and co, Luca Guadagnino's latest dissapoints

LFF – Carol – A ravishing, relentless romance

Todd Haynes excels, as Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett blow us away with nuanced performances

Documentary corner: Titicut Follies

Our regular film column

Editorial: Thanks y'all

Is Cate Blanchett a good actress, or is she just tall?

Embracing the depths of humanity

Embrace of the Serpent is a hallucinatory journey into the psyche of the Amazon

When Marnie Was There

The FELIX review

Where to Invade Next?

The FELIX review

Documentary corner: Portrait of Jason

Our regular film column

Neo-noir shadows and Californian sun

The Nice Guys is a send-up of genre flicks that's in on the joke

Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach

The FELIX review

Documentary corner: Paris is burning

Our regular film column