Film history17 Jun 2026The dark, violent medieval origins of Robin HoodRobin Hood began as an oral tradition in the 12th Century before morphing into a heroic, family-friendly stereotype – here's how new takes are restoring his dark side.17 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Why Close Encounters has never been more relevantSteven Spielberg's 1977 classic tapped into anxieties about the US government hiding UFO information from the public. It holds the key to the director's new film, Disclosure Day.3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026The woman 'who beat Disney by a decade'German director Lotte Reiniger's The Adventures of Prince Achmed was released a century ago in 1926 – and now stands as the world's oldest animated feature film3 Jun 20266 May 2026The Bruce Willis flop that became a cult hitWhen Hudson Hawk was released 35 years ago, it was "savaged" by critics and was "notorious for its behind-the-scenes chaos". How did it build such an enthusiastic following?6 May 20263 Apr 2026Film's greatest action hero is not who you thinkThe Hong Kong actor made a series of films with director John Woo that revolutionised the action genre – and key to them was his beguiling mixture of toughness and tenderness.3 Apr 20264 Mar 2026The most shocking win in Oscars historyTwenty years ago, race-relations drama Crash controversially beat Brokeback Mountain to best picture, creating outrage. People including the film's co-writer reflect on what happened.4 Mar 20267 Feb 2026The painful scene that makes Taxi Driver a classicMartin Scorsese's groundbreaking New York thriller turns 50 this week. It remains a remarkable piece of work – though its truly defining moment is probably not the one you think.7 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Why Wuthering Heights is so misunderstoodEver since it was published in the mid-19th Century, Emily Brontë's tale of passionate love and ruthless revenge has captivated fans and confounded critics in equal measure.3 Feb 202621 Jan 2026The story behind cinema's greatest ever final shotCharlie Chaplin's silent comedy, City Lights, is often cited as one of the greatest films ever made – and its final moments are key to its reputation.21 Jan 2026...
