Arrival
Arrival presents us with an alien invasion scenario where communication, not confrontation, is the order of the day. The result is an intelligent, nuanced science fiction film, the blockbuster debut of Canadian director Denis Villeneuve
The new faces of satire
Can comedy instigate political change?
Into the Inferno
Documentary of the week
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
A dark descent into artistic depths
Tom Ford returns after a seven-year absence with Nocturnal Animals, a luscious, scintillating thriller that shows off his eye for beauty
A beginner’s guide to Denis Villeneuve
The new film by the French-Canadian auteuer at the top of his game arrives at cinemas next Friday
The ‘nasty women’ of Broad City
They're not likable, they're not strong and independent, they're real
The Kardashian kingdom
The Kardashians have a multi-million dollar empire, a successful TV show, and several influential brands. So why are they so resented?
Humans 2.0: Human Harder
Humans made a big splash when it launched last year. Its compelling performances and intriguing premise made it a must-watch. Ahead of the launch of the second season this Sunday, felix lets you know if it retains the quality of the first.
Half a century of boldly going...
It was a utopian dream for the era of space races, civil rights marches, racism, and presidential assasinations. But how does Star Trek hold up today, and what is its cultural legacy?
Charting the Evolution of South Park
A retrospective of everyone's favorite colorado based satirical cartoon
Five great true crime films that aren’t Goodfellas
Yes, there are other true-story crime dramas out there