
The Darkest Universe
Will Sharpe delights in The Darkest Universe
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Will Sharpe delights in The Darkest Universe
Capturing the wonder of youth
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
Can comedy instigate political change?
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
The new film by the French-Canadian auteuer at the top of his game arrives at cinemas next Friday
Tom Ford returns after a seven-year absence with Nocturnal Animals, a luscious, scintillating thriller that shows off his eye for beauty
Documentary of the week
They're not likable, they're not strong and independent, they're real
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.
The Kardashians have a multi-million dollar empire, a successful TV show, and several influential brands. So why are they so resented?
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?