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The Films Of 2012
With but mere hours left of 2012, there's time for just one more feature, as the contributors to No Ripcord's film and TV section look back over their year at the cinema.
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Barry... John Barry
With the Bond franchise currently celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, and still bringing in audiences with its latest installment, what better time to look back at the life and work at one of its key figures, composer John Barry?
Angel Aguilar celebrates one of the greats... -
The Cat and the Canary (Paul Leni, 1927)
Advancing the art of silent cinema of its time through a mixture of humor and gloom, the influential film still captivates.
Grant Phipps carefully eyes... -
Essential Halloween Horror Films
Halloween has traditionally been a time where I dress up in a poorly made costume, gorge myself with sugary treats, and most importantly, compulsively watch horror films. Here's a list of some of the best movies to enjoy on this, the spookiest of seasons.
Andrew Ciraulo gets torn apart by zombies, hulking beasts, and disappointed fanboys..... -
The VP Debate
The debate as political theater - let's read from the script
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I Wanna Hold Your Hand (Robert Zemeckis 1978)
A comedy set against a backdrop of Beatlemania at its height, I Wanna Hold Your Hand remains one of the more overlooked parts of Robert Zemeckis' filmography. Is it time for a reappraisal?
Angel Aguilar says "Yes It Is"... -
The inbetweeners - Is America Ready?
The hit UK show is now available in the US, and an American movie version is in the works. Will it be a whitewash?
Alan Shulman considers... -
First Look: Skinnyfat
In the first in an occasional series covering independently produced short-films and crowd-sourced projects, we take a look at Skinnyfat, a comedy short about body image in the gay community.
Mark Davison sadly contemplates his own waistline... -
Possession (Andrzej Żuławski, 1981)
Recently redistributed in the United States, the director’s elusive and influential cult horror masterpiece seethes with the turbulent emotions of a divided relationship.
Grant Phipps falls under its... -
Girls vs. The Newsroom - What's wrong with critics?
The verdict is in - the critics love Girls and hate The Newsroom. What up with that?
Alan Shulman wonders...
