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Philip is a London-based critic, writer and radio host. He has a Masters Degree in Film Studies, so he actually knows what he's talking about. He has survived interviews with Russell Crowe and Mike Leigh, and is always on the lookout for another ego to tame.

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An Elegant Crime | 25 years on, The Thomas Crown Affair shows how remakes should be done

Philip Bagnall Aug 11, 2024 0

*This article contains spoilers for both the 1999 version of The Thomas Crown Affair and the 1968 original film.* The idea of a remake of an older film usually invites eye rolls from audiences, and it really shouldn’t be this way. So…

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Slapstick Epic Hundreds of Beavers is a Giddily Enjoyable Romp

Philip Bagnall Jul 9, 2024 0

Hundreds of Beavers, a Von Stroheim Looney Tune of wild imagination, caters to an audience that’s harping for a nostalgia that isn’t based on one particular movie or Saturday morning cartoon. The feature debut of FX…

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DIFF 2024 Review | Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the Worldis Consistently Funny and…

Philip Bagnall Feb 27, 2024 0

You shouldn’t judge a film by its title any more than you should judge a book by its cover, but the ethos of Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World is summed up in that title. Radu Jude’s masterful exploration of modern malaise…

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DIFF 2024 Preview | 10 Must-See Movies Coming to the Dublin International Film Festival

Philip Bagnall Jan 23, 2024 0

Since its inception in 2003, the Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) has endeavoured to bring the best of international cinema to Irish audiences, and the 2024 slate is no exception. With films from some of the most exciting…