Peter Weir Films Ranked-All 13 feature films directed by Australian filmmaker Peter Weir ranked from worst to best in terms of quality, reception and longevity. List includes 'The Truman Show'. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
10 Best Shark Movies-Steven Spielberg started the craze with 'Jaws' (1975), but which films can claim to be the very best shark movies ever made? Find out here. List by Martha Lane.
Where to Start with Gus Van Sant-Gus Van Sant is hailed as one of the most significant filmmakers still working today, labelled an influential New Queer creator. Here's where to start. Article by Grace Britten.
Beginner’s Guide to Film Stock vs Digital-What is film stock? How does celluloid compare to digital film? Which looks better? The film stock vs digital debate is broken down in this beginner's guide. Written by Grace Britten.
Children of Men: Dropping Us Into Crisis-Alfonso Cuarón reimagined how to capture the intensity of war when he crafted his 2006 dystopian masterpiece Children of Men. Here's how. Essay by Mark Serravalle.
10 Best Lady Bird Moments-The best moments from Greta Gerwig's solo directorial debut 'Lady Bird' (2017), starring Saoirse Ronan, Beanie Feldstein, Laurie Metcalf and others. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Paul Verhoeven Films Ranked-All 16 Paul Verhoeven movies ranked from worst to best. List includes all Dutch, Hollywood and European films, including 'Soldier of Orange', 'Robocop' and 'Elle'. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Where to Start with Wong Kar-Wai-Wong Kar-Wai is one of the most instantly recognisable filmmakers to come out of East Asia, and has had a profound impact on global cinema. Here's where to start. Guide by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Greta Gerwig: The Essential Collection-From 'Nights and Weekends' to 'Frances Ha' to 'Lady Bird', this is the essential collection of Greta Gerwig movies to help you understand this great filmmaker. Article by Joseph Wade.
Cameo Killed the Superhero Movie-Is superhero cinema too reliant upon cameos? Is it taking away from the storytelling? After 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', everyone's doing it. Essay by Ibrahim Azam.
Mission: Impossible Movies Ranked-Every Mission: Impossible movie starring Tom Cruise, from the Brian De Palma film to Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, ranked from worst to best by Joseph Wade.
Indiana Jones Movies Ranked-All five Indiana Jones movies released between 1981 and 2023, from Raiders of the Lost Ark to Dial of Destiny, starring Harrison Ford, Ranked (from worst to best) by Joseph Wade.
Dennis Hopper’s Last Movies: ‘Homeless’, ‘Pashmy Dream’-Dennis Hopper had a career that surfed high art and low culture effortlessly, his last movies 'Homeless' and 'Pashmy Dream' interesting notes to go out on. Essay by Stephen Lee Naish.
7 Best Mission: Impossible Sequences-'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' will be the 7th Mission Impossible movie in the franchise. Here are the 7 best sequences from Tom Cruise and company so far. Article by Matthew Dudding.
Shelley Duvall: 3 Career-Defining Performances-Shelley Duvall had a silver screen career defined by her unforgettable portrayals. Here are Shelley Duvall's 3 Career-Defining Performances. Article by Holly Carter.
Wes Anderson Movies Ranked-All 11 feature films directed by Wes Anderson ranked worst to best. List includes 'Rushmore', 'The Grand Budapest Hotel', 'Asteroid City' and more. Article by Martha Lane.
Where to Start with Sidney Lumet-Sidney Lumet was one of American cinema's most prolific and celebrated filmmakers, an actor's director. Here is where to start with Sidney Lumet. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Bob Fosse Films Ranked-The five feature films of stage and screen director Bob Fosse ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Sweet Charity', 'Cabaret' and 'All That Jazz'. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Where to Start with Lucio Fulci-Where to start with the iconic filmography of horror extraordinaire and giallo specialist Lucio Fulci, the filmmaker behind films such as 'City of the Living Dead'. Article by Grace Britten.
Live-Action Transformers Movies Ranked-All 7 of the live-action 'Transformers' movies, from the 2007 Michael Bay film to 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' (2023) via 2018's 'Bumblebee', ranked worst to best by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Every Fast and Furious Movie Ranked-Every Fast and Furious movie ranked, from 'The Fast and the Furious' to 'Fast X' via 'Hobbs and Shaw' and 'Fast Five'. Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, The Rock. List by Joseph Wade.
Sony Pictures Animation Movies Ranked-Sony Pictures Animation movies, including 'Open Season', 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse', 'The Mitchells vs the Machines', 'Vivo', 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs', ranked from worst to best.
Spider-Man Movies Ranked-Every Spider-Man movie ranked. 'Spider-Man' (2002) to 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' (2023) via 'No Way Home' and 'Venom', ranked from worst to best. Article by Joseph Wade.
Feature Film Spider-Man Villains Ranked-The villains of the feature film 'Spider-Man' universe, from Green Goblin in 'Spider-Man' (2002) to the villain of 'Across the Spider-Verse' (2023), ranked worst to best. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Pam Grier: 3 Career-Defining Performances-Screen icon and blaxploitation legend Pam Grier has established an unmissable career. Here are her 3 career-defining performances. Article by Grace Britten.
Sofia Coppola Movies Ranked-From 'The Virgin Suicides' to 'On the Rocks' via Cannes and Oscars winners, the films of director Sofia Coppola ranked from worst to best. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Where to Start With Orson Welles-Orson Welles was hailed a filmmaking genius from the beginning of his career and had one of Hollywood's most interesting careers. This is a guide on Where to Start with Orson Welles. By George Taylor.
Jane Campion Movies Ranked-From the Palme d'Or to the Oscar, history-making feat to challenging step into the unknown, the movies directed by Jane Campion ranked worst to best. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Matt Reeves Films Ranked-Matt Reeves has emerged as one of the most captivating directors in Hollywood. From 'Cloverfield' to 'The Batman' via 'War for the Planet of the Apes', these are Matt Reeves Films Ranked. Article by George Taylor.
Illumination Entertainment Animated Movies Ranked-From 'Despicable Me' to 'The Super Mario Bros Movie' via 'Sing', 'The Secret Life of Pets' and 'Minions', Illumination Entertainment's animated feature films ranked worst to best. List by Joseph Wade.
Jack Nicholson: 3 Career-Defining Performances-Jack Nicholson is one of Hollywood's greatest actors. He fills the screen with spirit, passion and audacious intensity. Here are his 3 career-defining performances. Article by Grace Britten.
Ben Affleck Movies Ranked-From 'Gone Baby Gone' to 'Air' (2023), the feature films directed by Ben Affleck ranked from worst to best in terms of artistic endeavour, critical reception and audience perception. Article by Joseph Wade.
Tim Curry: 3 Career-Defining Performances-The three career-defining big screen performances of cult cinema icon Tim Curry. Listed in order of release. Article by Grace Britten.
Top 10 Wrestling Movies-The best movies about wrestling, whether it be the fantasy of past glories in 'The Wrestler', the true-to-life story of Paige in WWE, or a wrestling documentary. List by Joseph Wade.
Brendan Gleeson: 3 Career-Defining Performances-Brendan Gleeson has been captivating audiences with his outstanding performances for over thirty years. Here are 3 career-defining performances from Brendan Gleeson. Article by Grace Britten.
Where to Start with Quentin Tarantino-Hailed as one of the most influential directors of his generation, Quentin Tarantino's films are often controversial and always brilliant. Here's where to start. Article by Emily Nighman.
Rob Zombie Movies Ranked-All 9 Rob Zombie movies ranked from worst to best, including cult horror hits and Firefly Trilogy entries 'House of 1000 Corpses' and 'The Devil's Rejects'. List by Grace Britten.
Where to Start with Michael Haneke-Michael Haneke has crafted a canon of cinema that traverses the darkest depths of the human psyche. Here's where to start with Michael Haneke's oeuvre. By Grace Britten.
Scream Movies Ranked-'Scream' movies ranked from worst to best, from the original 1996 slasher to 2023 horror 'Scream VI' via Wes Craven's final film, 'Scream 4' (2011). List by Mark Carnochan.
Warner Animation Group Movies Ranked-The Lego Movie, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Smallfoot, Scoob! and more go head-to-head in Warner Animation Group Movies Ranked - a ranking of every WAG release. Article by Joseph Wade.
Where to Start with David Cronenberg-Critically-acclaimed director David Cronenberg is one of the most impressive and daring filmmakers still working today. Here's Where to Start with David Cronenberg. Article by Grace Britten.
Every Non-English Language Best Picture Nominee Ranked-Every Best Picture Oscar nominee not in the English language ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Parasite', 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and 'Z'. By Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Baz Luhrmann Films Ranked-Each of director Baz Luhrmann's feature films ranked from worst to best. List includes 'The Great Gatsby', 'Moulin Rouge!' and 'Elvis'. By Grace Britten.
Stop Motion Animated Feature Oscar Nominees Ranked-Every stop motion film ever nominated for the Best Animated Feature Oscar ranked worst to best. List includes 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio'. By Emily Nighman.
Andrea Riseborough: 3 Career-Defining Performances-Oscar-nominated actor Andrea Riseborough is one of the most exciting performers working today. Here are her 3 career-defining performances. Article by Grace Britten.
Best Animated Feature Oscar Winners Ranked-Every Oscars Best Animated Feature winner ranked. List includes 'Shrek', 'Spider-Verse', 'Spirited Away', 'Frozen' and 'Encanto'. By Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Damien Chazelle Movies Ranked-The feature directorial efforts of Oscar-winning filmmaker Damien Chazelle ranked (from worst to best). List includes 'La La Land' and 'Babylon'. By Jacob Davis.
Every $1Billion+ Best Picture Nominee Ranked-Every billion-dollar box office megahit to ever be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Titanic' and 'Avatar: The Way of Water'. By Margaret Roarty.
2023 Oscars Best Picture Nominees Ranked-All 10 movies nominated for Best Picture at the 95th Academy Awards (the 2023 Oscars) ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' and 'The Fabelmans'. By Joseph Wade.
James Wan Movies Ranked-From 'Saw' to 'Malignant', via 'Furious 7', 'Aquaman' and 'The Conjuring', these are the James Wan movies ranked from worst to best. List by Grace Britten.
Where to Start with Jonathan Demme-Jonathan Demme is one of the most prestigious contemporary filmmakers, enlightening cinema with his dense and emotive work. Here is where to start with Jonathan Demme. By Grace Britten.
Where to Start with Mike Leigh-Critically-acclaimed British filmmaker Mike Leigh holds a mirror up to British society, capturing the mundane with a beautiful eye. Here's where to start with Mike Leigh. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Every Darren Aronofsky Directed Film Ranked-Every Darren Aronofsky film ranked worst to best, from 'Pi' to 'The Whale' via 'Requiem for a Dream', 'Black Swan', 'The Wrestler' and more. List by Joseph Wade.
M. Night Shyamalan Directed Movies Ranked-Every feature film directed by M. Night Shyamalan ranked from worst to best, including The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Split and Knock at the Cabin. Article by Joseph Wade.
Joseph Kosinski Movies Ranked-From 'Tron: Legacy' to 'Top Gun: Maverick', via 'Only the Brave' and more, these are the Joseph Kosinski movies ranked from worst to best. List by Joseph Wade.
Martin McDonagh Films Ranked-From 'In Bruges' to 'The Banshees of Inisherin' via 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri', the feature filmography of Martin McDonagh ranked worst to best. List by Joseph Wade.
Six Decades of Spielberg-Steven Spielberg is one of cinema's most famous names and influential directors. Here's one film per decade that best defines his filmography. By Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Where to Start with Steven Spielberg-Answering the question: where should I start with Steven Spielberg? The best entry points into the work of one of Hollywood's most influential directors. Article by Kieran Judge.
Where to Start with Jim Jarmusch-Few filmmakers embody the true essence of American independent cinema quite like this director. Here is our guide on where to start with the cinema of Jim Jarmusch. Article by George Taylor.
Rian Johnson Movies Ranked-Which Rian Johnson film is the best? All 6 feature films directed by Rian Johnson, from 'Brick' to 'Glass Onion' via 'Looper' and 'The Last Jedi' ranked. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
A Ghost Story for Christmas Films Ranked-Every short film released as a part of the BBC's fifty-plus-years-old 'A Ghost Story for Christmas' series ranked from worst to best. Article by Kieran Judge.
10 Best Films 2022: Joseph Wade-From the heart-wrenching dramas to form-shaping blockbusters, these are the 10 best movies of 2022 as chosen by editor-in-chief Joseph Wade.
2022 Reading List – The Film Magazine-An eclectic and diverse reading list of exceptional articles published by The Film Magazine in 2022 as selected by editor-in-chief Joseph Wade.
22 Most Popular Articles 2022-Our reading list of the most popular articles published to thefilmagazine.com in the year 2022, as chosen by you the readers.
10 Best Films 2022: Sam Sewell-Peterson-The best films released in the UK in 2022, from the mind-boggling adventures of 'Everything Everywhere' to the quiet dramas like 'The Quiet Girl'. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
2022 Comic Book Movies Ranked-All 9 feature-length comic book movie adaptations, from 'The Batman' to 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' via 'Black Adam', ranked worst to best. Ranked list by Joseph Wade.
10 Best Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Moments-The best moments from Shane Black's cutting edge and subversive spy thriller/comedy 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' starring Robert Downey Jr and Val Kilmer. List by Martha Lane.
10 Best Bridget Jones’s Diary Moments-The best moments from Sharon Maguire's staple of the rom-com genre, 'Bridget Jones's Diary' (2001) starring Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. List by Emily Nighman.
10 Best Gremlins Moments-From the dark horrors of a Christmas nightmare to the laughs of carolling creatures, the 10 best moments from 'Gremlins' (1984). List by Grace Britten.
A Christmas Carol Films Ranked-Each major film adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", from 'Scrooged' to 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' and beyond, ranked from worst to best. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
What Novelists Are For: ‘Atonement’ at 15-Joe Wright's Oscar-winning period drama 'Atonement' is 15, and it remains an affecting film about stories and the very act of filmmaking. Essay by Margaret Roarty.
MCU Movies Ranked – The First 15 Years-All 30 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, from 'Iron Man' to 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' released 2008-2022, ranked from worst to best. List by Joseph Wade.
10 Best Matilda Moments-The 10 best moments from 'Matilda' (1996), Danny DeVito's beloved family fantasy adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel starring Mara Wilson. List by Emily Nighman.
Where to Start with Terry Gilliam-Where to begin with the work of iconic off-kilter filmmaker, and former Monty Python member, Terry Gilliam, the director of '12 Monkeys', 'Brazil' and more. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
11 Mutants the MCU Should Introduce-These 11 mutant Marvel comic book characters should be introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) following 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' (2022). List by Paul Klein.
Where to Start with Martin Scorsese-Where to start with Martin Scorsese, one of the most important Hollywood directors of all time, the fifty-plus year veteran of great gangster films and more. Article by Jacob Davis.
Pokémon Anime Movies Ranked-All 24 entries from the franchise of Pokémon anime films ranked from terrible to great, including 'Mewtwo Strikes Back', '4Ever', 'The Rise of Darkrai' and more. List by George Taylor.
DCEU Movies Ranked-Every film released as a part of Warner Bros and DC's shared superhero universe The DCEU ranked from worst to best, including Justice League, Aquaman, Birds of Prey, Suicide Squad. List by Joseph Wade.
Friday the 13th Movies Ranked-All 12 'Friday the 13th' movies ranked. List includes every feature release, from the original in 1980 to the reboot of 2009, via 'Freddy vs Jason' and 'Jason X'. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
John Carpenter Movies Ranked-All 18 John Carpenter movies ranked from worst to best, including 'Halloween', 'The Thing', 'Escape from New York' and more. List by Kieran Judge.
10 Best Twilight Moments-The 10 best moments from Twilight, the young adult cinema phenomenon starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson adapted from Stephenie Meyers' best-selling book. List by Holly Carter.
10 Best In Bruges Moments-The 10 best moments from 'In Bruges' (2008), Martin McDonagh's dark comedy starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson set in one of Belgium's most idyllic cities. List by Martha Lane.
10 Sexiest Movie Vampires-The 10 sexiest movie vampires ever. From the silent era to the modern day, gory films to teen classics, the sexiest vampires in cinema history. List by Margaret Roarty.
Original vs Remake: Nosferatu vs Nosferatu the Vampyre-'Nosferatu' (1922) vs 'Nosferatu the Vampyre' (1979), the F.W. Murnau film versus the Werner Herzog adaptation based on Bram Stoker's "Dracula". Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
The ‘Halloween’ Franchise Ranked-All 13 'Halloween' films, from the John Carpenter original 'Halloween' (1978) to 'Halloween Ends' (2022) ranked from worst to best in terms of quality and scares. List by Kieran Judge.
Jordan Peele Movies Ranked-Jordan Peele movies ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Get Out' (2017), 'Us' (2019) and 'Nope' (2022). List by Emi Grant.
Where to Start with Christopher Lee-Here is where to start with the films of Christopher Lee, a man whose personal life and acting career can be considered most extraordinary. Article by Katie Doyle.
Edgar Wright Movies Ranked-Every film directed by Edgar Wright ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Shaun of the Dead' and the rest of the Cornetto Trilogy, plus 'Scott Pilgrim' and more. Article by Christopher Connor.
5 Hilariously Bad Horror Movie Rip-Offs-Forget 'Scream', this is 'Final Scream'. Forget 'Halloween', this is 'Halloween Night'. The most hilarious horror movie rip-offs ever made. List by Mark Carnochan.
10 Highest-Grossing Horror Films Ranked-The 10 highest-grossing horror films of all time ranked from worst to best in terms of filmmaking quality. List includes 'Jaws', 'The Exorcist', 'It' and more. Written by Joseph Wade.
Where to Start with Jean-Luc Godard-Where to start with the cinema of Jean-Luc Godard, one of the fathers of the French New Wave and one of cinema's most radical and true artists. Article by George Taylor.
Vitaly Mansky’s Two Gorbachevs-Vitaly Mansky used Hollywood's reboot formula to delve into the mind and legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, the final Soviet leader, across two distinct eras. Essay by Ben Stoll.
Marilyn Monroe: 3 Career-Defining Performances-The performances that defined the career of Marilyn Monroe, one of the most iconic actresses in cinema history. List includes 'Some Like It Hot'. Written by Emily Nighman.
Peter Weir Films Ranked - All 13 feature films directed by Australian filmmaker Peter Weir ranked from worst to best in terms of quality, reception and longevity. List includes 'The Truman Show'. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
10 Best Shark Movies - Steven Spielberg started the craze with 'Jaws' (1975), but which films can claim to be the very best shark movies ever made? Find out here. List by Martha Lane.
Where to Start with Gus Van Sant - Gus Van Sant is hailed as one of the most significant filmmakers still working today, labelled an influential New Queer creator. Here's where to start. Article by Grace Britten. 
Beginner’s Guide to Film Stock vs Digital - What is film stock? How does celluloid compare to digital film? Which looks better? The film stock vs digital debate is broken down in this beginner's guide. Written by Grace Britten.
Children of Men: Dropping Us Into Crisis - Alfonso Cuarón reimagined how to capture the intensity of war when he crafted his 2006 dystopian masterpiece Children of Men. Here's how. Essay by Mark Serravalle.
10 Best Lady Bird Moments - The best moments from Greta Gerwig's solo directorial debut 'Lady Bird' (2017), starring Saoirse Ronan, Beanie Feldstein, Laurie Metcalf and others. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Paul Verhoeven Films Ranked - All 16 Paul Verhoeven movies ranked from worst to best. List includes all Dutch, Hollywood and European films, including 'Soldier of Orange', 'Robocop' and 'Elle'. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Where to Start with Wong Kar-Wai - Wong Kar-Wai is one of the most instantly recognisable filmmakers to come out of East Asia, and has had a profound impact on global cinema. Here's where to start. Guide by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Greta Gerwig: The Essential Collection - From 'Nights and Weekends' to 'Frances Ha' to 'Lady Bird', this is the essential collection of Greta Gerwig movies to help you understand this great filmmaker. Article by Joseph Wade.
Cameo Killed the Superhero Movie - Is superhero cinema too reliant upon cameos? Is it taking away from the storytelling? After 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', everyone's doing it. Essay by Ibrahim Azam.
Mission: Impossible Movies Ranked - Every Mission: Impossible movie starring Tom Cruise, from the Brian De Palma film to Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, ranked from worst to best by Joseph Wade.
Indiana Jones Movies Ranked - All five Indiana Jones movies released between 1981 and 2023, from Raiders of the Lost Ark to Dial of Destiny, starring Harrison Ford, Ranked (from worst to best) by Joseph Wade.
Dennis Hopper’s Last Movies: ‘Homeless’, ‘Pashmy Dream’ - Dennis Hopper had a career that surfed high art and low culture effortlessly, his last movies 'Homeless' and 'Pashmy Dream' interesting notes to go out on. Essay by Stephen Lee Naish.
7 Best Mission: Impossible Sequences - 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' will be the 7th Mission Impossible movie in the franchise. Here are the 7 best sequences from Tom Cruise and company so far. Article by Matthew Dudding. 
Shelley Duvall: 3 Career-Defining Performances - Shelley Duvall had a silver screen career defined by her unforgettable portrayals. Here are Shelley Duvall's 3 Career-Defining Performances. Article by Holly Carter.
Wes Anderson Movies Ranked - All 11 feature films directed by Wes Anderson ranked worst to best. List includes 'Rushmore', 'The Grand Budapest Hotel', 'Asteroid City' and more. Article by Martha Lane.
Where to Start with Sidney Lumet - Sidney Lumet was one of American cinema's most prolific and celebrated filmmakers, an actor's director. Here is where to start with Sidney Lumet. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Bob Fosse Films Ranked - The five feature films of stage and screen director Bob Fosse ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Sweet Charity', 'Cabaret' and 'All That Jazz'. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Where to Start with Lucio Fulci - Where to start with the iconic filmography of horror extraordinaire and giallo specialist Lucio Fulci, the filmmaker behind films such as 'City of the Living Dead'. Article by Grace Britten.
Live-Action Transformers Movies Ranked - All 7 of the live-action 'Transformers' movies, from the 2007 Michael Bay film to 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' (2023) via 2018's 'Bumblebee', ranked worst to best by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Every Fast and Furious Movie Ranked - Every Fast and Furious movie ranked, from 'The Fast and the Furious' to 'Fast X' via 'Hobbs and Shaw' and 'Fast Five'. Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, The Rock. List by Joseph Wade.
Sony Pictures Animation Movies Ranked - Sony Pictures Animation movies, including 'Open Season', 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse', 'The Mitchells vs the Machines', 'Vivo', 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs', ranked from worst to best. 
Spider-Man Movies Ranked - Every Spider-Man movie ranked. 'Spider-Man' (2002) to 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' (2023) via 'No Way Home' and 'Venom', ranked from worst to best. Article by Joseph Wade.
Feature Film Spider-Man Villains Ranked - The villains of the feature film 'Spider-Man' universe, from Green Goblin in 'Spider-Man' (2002) to the villain of 'Across the Spider-Verse' (2023), ranked worst to best. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Pam Grier: 3 Career-Defining Performances - Screen icon and blaxploitation legend Pam Grier has established an unmissable career. Here are her 3 career-defining performances. Article by Grace Britten.
Sofia Coppola Movies Ranked - From 'The Virgin Suicides' to 'On the Rocks' via Cannes and Oscars winners, the films of director Sofia Coppola ranked from worst to best. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Where to Start With Orson Welles - Orson Welles was hailed a filmmaking genius from the beginning of his career and had one of Hollywood's most interesting careers. This is a guide on Where to Start with Orson Welles. By George Taylor.
Jane Campion Movies Ranked - From the Palme d'Or to the Oscar, history-making feat to challenging step into the unknown, the movies directed by Jane Campion ranked worst to best. Article by Margaret Roarty.
Matt Reeves Films Ranked - Matt Reeves has emerged as one of the most captivating directors in Hollywood. From 'Cloverfield' to 'The Batman' via 'War for the Planet of the Apes', these are Matt Reeves Films Ranked. Article by George Taylor.
Illumination Entertainment Animated Movies Ranked - From 'Despicable Me' to 'The Super Mario Bros Movie' via 'Sing', 'The Secret Life of Pets' and 'Minions', Illumination Entertainment's animated feature films ranked worst to best. List by Joseph Wade.
Jack Nicholson: 3 Career-Defining Performances - Jack Nicholson is one of Hollywood's greatest actors. He fills the screen with spirit, passion and audacious intensity. Here are his 3 career-defining performances. Article by Grace Britten.
Ben Affleck Movies Ranked - From 'Gone Baby Gone' to 'Air' (2023), the feature films directed by Ben Affleck ranked from worst to best in terms of artistic endeavour, critical reception and audience perception. Article by Joseph Wade.
Tim Curry: 3 Career-Defining Performances - The three career-defining big screen performances of cult cinema icon Tim Curry. Listed in order of release. Article by Grace Britten. 
Top 10 Wrestling Movies - The best movies about wrestling, whether it be the fantasy of past glories in 'The Wrestler', the true-to-life story of Paige in WWE, or a wrestling documentary. List by Joseph Wade.
Brendan Gleeson: 3 Career-Defining Performances - Brendan Gleeson has been captivating audiences with his outstanding performances for over thirty years. Here are 3 career-defining performances from Brendan Gleeson. Article by Grace Britten. 
Where to Start with Quentin Tarantino - Hailed as one of the most influential directors of his generation, Quentin Tarantino's films are often controversial and always brilliant. Here's where to start. Article by Emily Nighman.
Rob Zombie Movies Ranked - All 9 Rob Zombie movies ranked from worst to best, including cult horror hits and Firefly Trilogy entries 'House of 1000 Corpses' and 'The Devil's Rejects'. List by Grace Britten.
Where to Start with Michael Haneke - Michael Haneke has crafted a canon of cinema that traverses the darkest depths of the human psyche. Here's where to start with Michael Haneke's oeuvre. By Grace Britten.
Scream Movies Ranked - 'Scream' movies ranked from worst to best, from the original 1996 slasher to 2023 horror 'Scream VI' via Wes Craven's final film, 'Scream 4' (2011). List by Mark Carnochan.
Warner Animation Group Movies Ranked - The Lego Movie, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Smallfoot, Scoob! and more go head-to-head in Warner Animation Group Movies Ranked - a ranking of every WAG release. Article by Joseph Wade.
Where to Start with David Cronenberg - Critically-acclaimed director David Cronenberg is one of the most impressive and daring filmmakers still working today. Here's Where to Start with David Cronenberg. Article by Grace Britten. 
I’m With Terry: Marlon Brando’s Method Performance in ‘On the Waterfront’ - How Marlon Brando's Method acting enhanced 'On the Waterfront' and added nuance and sympathy to his character Terry. Essay by Jacob Davis.
A Career-Saving Change: Katharine Hepburn’s Natural Performance in ‘The Philadelphia Story’ - Katharine Hepburn saved her career through adapting a new acting style in 1940 rom-com 'The Philadelphia Story'. This essay explores how and why she did it. By Jacob Davis.
Every Non-English Language Best Picture Nominee Ranked - Every Best Picture Oscar nominee not in the English language ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Parasite', 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and 'Z'. By Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Baz Luhrmann Films Ranked - Each of director Baz Luhrmann's feature films ranked from worst to best. List includes 'The Great Gatsby', 'Moulin Rouge!' and 'Elvis'. By Grace Britten.
Stop Motion Animated Feature Oscar Nominees Ranked - Every stop motion film ever nominated for the Best Animated Feature Oscar ranked worst to best. List includes 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio'. By Emily Nighman.
Andrea Riseborough: 3 Career-Defining Performances - Oscar-nominated actor Andrea Riseborough is one of the most exciting performers working today. Here are her 3 career-defining performances. Article by Grace Britten.
Best Animated Feature Oscar Winners Ranked - Every Oscars Best Animated Feature winner ranked. List includes 'Shrek', 'Spider-Verse', 'Spirited Away', 'Frozen' and 'Encanto'. By Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Damien Chazelle Movies Ranked - The feature directorial efforts of Oscar-winning filmmaker Damien Chazelle ranked (from worst to best). List includes 'La La Land' and 'Babylon'. By Jacob Davis.
Every $1Billion+ Best Picture Nominee Ranked - Every billion-dollar box office megahit to ever be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Titanic' and 'Avatar: The Way of Water'. By Margaret Roarty.
2023 Oscars Best Picture Nominees Ranked - All 10 movies nominated for Best Picture at the 95th Academy Awards (the 2023 Oscars) ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' and 'The Fabelmans'. By Joseph Wade.
James Wan Movies Ranked - From 'Saw' to 'Malignant', via 'Furious 7', 'Aquaman' and 'The Conjuring', these are the James Wan movies ranked from worst to best. List by Grace Britten. 
Where to Start with Jonathan Demme - Jonathan Demme is one of the most prestigious contemporary filmmakers, enlightening cinema with his dense and emotive work. Here is where to start with Jonathan Demme. By Grace Britten. 
Where to Start with Mike Leigh - Critically-acclaimed British filmmaker Mike Leigh holds a mirror up to British society, capturing the mundane with a beautiful eye. Here's where to start with Mike Leigh. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Every Darren Aronofsky Directed Film Ranked - Every Darren Aronofsky film ranked worst to best, from 'Pi' to 'The Whale' via 'Requiem for a Dream', 'Black Swan', 'The Wrestler' and more. List by Joseph Wade.
M. Night Shyamalan Directed Movies Ranked - Every feature film directed by M. Night Shyamalan ranked from worst to best, including The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Split and Knock at the Cabin. Article by Joseph Wade.
Joseph Kosinski Movies Ranked - From 'Tron: Legacy' to 'Top Gun: Maverick', via 'Only the Brave' and more, these are the Joseph Kosinski movies ranked from worst to best. List by Joseph Wade.
Martin McDonagh Films Ranked - From 'In Bruges' to 'The Banshees of Inisherin' via 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri', the feature filmography of Martin McDonagh ranked worst to best. List by Joseph Wade.
Six Decades of Spielberg - Steven Spielberg is one of cinema's most famous names and influential directors. Here's one film per decade that best defines his filmography. By Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Where to Start with Steven Spielberg - Answering the question: where should I start with Steven Spielberg? The best entry points into the work of one of Hollywood's most influential directors. Article by Kieran Judge.
Where to Start with Jim Jarmusch - Few filmmakers embody the true essence of American independent cinema quite like this director. Here is our guide on where to start with the cinema of Jim Jarmusch. Article by George Taylor.
Rian Johnson Movies Ranked - Which Rian Johnson film is the best? All 6 feature films directed by Rian Johnson, from 'Brick' to 'Glass Onion' via 'Looper' and 'The Last Jedi' ranked. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
A Ghost Story for Christmas Films Ranked - Every short film released as a part of the BBC's fifty-plus-years-old 'A Ghost Story for Christmas' series ranked from worst to best. Article by Kieran Judge.
10 Best Films 2022: Joseph Wade - From the heart-wrenching dramas to form-shaping blockbusters, these are the 10 best movies of 2022 as chosen by editor-in-chief Joseph Wade.
2022 Reading List – The Film Magazine - An eclectic and diverse reading list of exceptional articles published by The Film Magazine in 2022 as selected by editor-in-chief Joseph Wade.
22 Most Popular Articles 2022 - Our reading list of the most popular articles published to thefilmagazine.com in the year 2022, as chosen by you the readers.
10 Best Films 2022: Sam Sewell-Peterson - The best films released in the UK in 2022, from the mind-boggling adventures of 'Everything Everywhere' to the quiet dramas like 'The Quiet Girl'. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
10 Highest-Scoring Films 2022 – The Film Magazine - The 2022 movies that have earned the highest-scoring reviews from The Film Magazine's team of film writers and established contributors.
2022 Comic Book Movies Ranked - All 9 feature-length comic book movie adaptations, from 'The Batman' to 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' via 'Black Adam', ranked worst to best. Ranked list by Joseph Wade.
10 Best Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Moments - The best moments from Shane Black's cutting edge and subversive spy thriller/comedy 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' starring Robert Downey Jr and Val Kilmer. List by Martha Lane.
10 Best Bridget Jones’s Diary Moments - The best moments from Sharon Maguire's staple of the rom-com genre, 'Bridget Jones's Diary' (2001) starring Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. List by Emily Nighman.
10 Best Gremlins Moments - From the dark horrors of a Christmas nightmare to the laughs of carolling creatures, the 10 best moments from 'Gremlins' (1984). List by Grace Britten.
A Christmas Carol Films Ranked - Each major film adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", from 'Scrooged' to 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' and beyond, ranked from worst to best. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
What Novelists Are For: ‘Atonement’ at 15 - Joe Wright's Oscar-winning period drama 'Atonement' is 15, and it remains an affecting film about stories and the very act of filmmaking. Essay by Margaret Roarty.
MCU Movies Ranked – The First 15 Years - All 30 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, from 'Iron Man' to 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' released 2008-2022, ranked from worst to best. List by Joseph Wade.
10 Best Matilda Moments - The 10 best moments from 'Matilda' (1996), Danny DeVito's beloved family fantasy adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel starring Mara Wilson. List by Emily Nighman.
Where to Start with Terry Gilliam - Where to begin with the work of iconic off-kilter filmmaker, and former Monty Python member, Terry Gilliam, the director of '12 Monkeys', 'Brazil' and more. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
11 Mutants the MCU Should Introduce - These 11 mutant Marvel comic book characters should be introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) following 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' (2022). List by Paul Klein.
Where to Start with Martin Scorsese - Where to start with Martin Scorsese, one of the most important Hollywood directors of all time, the fifty-plus year veteran of great gangster films and more. Article by Jacob Davis.
Pokémon Anime Movies Ranked - All 24 entries from the franchise of Pokémon anime films ranked from terrible to great, including 'Mewtwo Strikes Back', '4Ever', 'The Rise of Darkrai' and more. List by George Taylor.
DCEU Movies Ranked - Every film released as a part of Warner Bros and DC's shared superhero universe The DCEU ranked from worst to best, including Justice League, Aquaman, Birds of Prey, Suicide Squad. List by Joseph Wade.
Schindler’s List, Inglourious Basterds: Cementing and Reclaiming History in Cinema - Steven Spielberg's 'Schindler's List' and Quentin Tarantino's 'Inglourious Basterds' prove that populist approaches can deal with horrific events with subtlety and introspection. Essay by Robert Mitchell.
That Kind of Man: What L.A Confidential Taught Me About Masculinity - Curtis Hanson's all-star crime drama 'L.A. Confidential' is 25, and it remains a concise analysis and presentation of masculinity. One that hit Craig Gent in a particularly personal way.
How ‘The Night of The Hunter’ Highlights Religious Manipulation for Personal Gain - Charles Laughton's 1965 horror film 'The Night of the Hunter' presents Robert Mitchum's preacher as a man who "manipulates people through their religious beliefs". Essay by Nicole Sanacore.
Friday the 13th Movies Ranked - All 12 'Friday the 13th' movies ranked. List includes every feature release, from the original in 1980 to the reboot of 2009, via 'Freddy vs Jason' and 'Jason X'. List by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
John Carpenter Movies Ranked - All 18 John Carpenter movies ranked from worst to best, including 'Halloween', 'The Thing', 'Escape from New York' and more. List by Kieran Judge.
10 Best Twilight Moments - The 10 best moments from Twilight, the young adult cinema phenomenon starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson adapted from Stephenie Meyers' best-selling book. List by Holly Carter.
10 Best In Bruges Moments - The 10 best moments from 'In Bruges' (2008), Martin McDonagh's dark comedy starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson set in one of Belgium's most idyllic cities. List by Martha Lane.
10 Sexiest Movie Vampires - The 10 sexiest movie vampires ever. From the silent era to the modern day, gory films to teen classics, the sexiest vampires in cinema history. List by Margaret Roarty.
Original vs Remake: Nosferatu vs Nosferatu the Vampyre - 'Nosferatu' (1922) vs 'Nosferatu the Vampyre' (1979), the F.W. Murnau film versus the Werner Herzog adaptation based on Bram Stoker's "Dracula". Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
The ‘Halloween’ Franchise Ranked - All 13 'Halloween' films, from the John Carpenter original 'Halloween' (1978) to 'Halloween Ends' (2022) ranked from worst to best in terms of quality and scares. List by Kieran Judge.
Jordan Peele Movies Ranked - Jordan Peele movies ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Get Out' (2017), 'Us' (2019) and 'Nope' (2022). List by Emi Grant.
The Closure of Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh International Film Festival: What It Means to Me - The instant closures of Edinburgh Filmhouse and Edinburgh International Film Festival will have profound effects on wider culture, as explained in this personal essay from Mark Carnochan.
Where to Start with Christopher Lee - Here is where to start with the films of Christopher Lee, a man whose personal life and acting career can be considered most extraordinary. Article by Katie Doyle.
Edgar Wright Movies Ranked - Every film directed by Edgar Wright ranked from worst to best. List includes 'Shaun of the Dead' and the rest of the Cornetto Trilogy, plus 'Scott Pilgrim' and more. Article by Christopher Connor.
5 Hilariously Bad Horror Movie Rip-Offs - Forget 'Scream', this is 'Final Scream'. Forget 'Halloween', this is 'Halloween Night'. The most hilarious horror movie rip-offs ever made. List by Mark Carnochan.
10 Highest-Grossing Horror Films Ranked - The 10 highest-grossing horror films of all time ranked from worst to best in terms of filmmaking quality. List includes 'Jaws', 'The Exorcist', 'It' and more. Written by Joseph Wade.
Where to Start with Jean-Luc Godard - Where to start with the cinema of Jean-Luc Godard, one of the fathers of the French New Wave and one of cinema's most radical and true artists. Article by George Taylor.
Vitaly Mansky’s Two Gorbachevs - Vitaly Mansky used Hollywood's reboot formula to delve into the mind and legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, the final Soviet leader, across two distinct eras. Essay by Ben Stoll.
Marilyn Monroe: 3 Career-Defining Performances - The performances that defined the career of Marilyn Monroe, one of the most iconic actresses in cinema history. List includes 'Some Like It Hot'. Written by Emily Nighman.