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
Lynch/Oz review for Sight & Sound
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
An ambitious debut feature that ricochets from chamber piece to industry satire to paranormal puzzle box.
Nope review for Sight & Sound
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
Lee Cooper’s documentary about the UK’s oldest performing drag artiste includes compelling fly-on-the-wall material and potent performance footage.
Donna review for Sight & Sound
Jay Bedwani’s documentary sees late-blossoming cabaret performer Donna Personna reckon with her past while finding promise in her future.
Terence Davies interview for Sight & Sound
In a funny, surprising and deeply moving encounter, the filmmaker talks about love, hate, his new film Benediction and his favourite TV shows.
Everything Everywhere All At Once review for Sight & Sound
Michelle Yeoh channels multidimensional skills to grapple with her family’s exploding identities in this hyper-inventive, goofily radical pop fantasia.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent review for Sight & Sound
Nicolas Cage stars as a fictionalised version of himself in a tongue-in-cheek caper that breaks on the rocks of self awareness.
