Film

The Passion of Bobby Sands: Hunger Reviewed

Steve McQueen's harrowing debut is part _Battle of Algiers_ part _The Passion of the Christ_ and just barely avoids canonizing the IRA icon. Dave Moats explains why this is one of the best films in years.

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The Short Films of David Lynch: A Film by Film Review

Dave Moats recalls trawling through the murky depths of David Lynch's website in search of this coveted collection of films which are finally available on region 2 DVD this week.

Quantum Of Solace Reviewed – Is It The Worst Bond Yet?

_Casino Royale_ may have been Bond's _Batman Begins_ but _Quantum of Solace_ ain't no _Dark Knight_. The 22nd Bond film lacks both the edge of _Bourne_ and the campy charm of the original. Chris Roberts picks apart this debacle.

Remembering Eraserhead, and 20 More of the Best Movie Posters Ever

With the long-awaited release of David Lynch's masterpiece _Eraserhead_ on DVD region 2, Austin Collings misses the enigma of the original as opitomised in its iconic poster. Plus, The Quietus collects the other 20 most enticing posters of all time.

Midnight Meat Train: How Clive Barker’s Latest Was Almost Derailed

Despite some misguided embellishing of Barker's classic short story and Lionsgate's attempts to sideline the film, _The Midnight Meat Train_ still delivers finds Josh Saco.

Coen Brothers’ Burn After Reading: Reviewed

True Coen brothers fans will happily sit through their mediocre films in order to get to the great ones. The Quietus happily sits through the latest

Sci-Fi in Translation: Dante 01 and La Antena

Can foreign filmmakers inject new life into the tired genre of science fiction? Yes and no, finds Dave Moats.

The British Invasion: How to Break Hollywood as a British Actor

With _How to Lose Friends and Alienate People_ Simon Pegg is the latest in a string of British actors to take Hollywood without losing their accent. But at what cost?

The Quietus Looks Back at Alex Cox’s Moviedrome

_Moviedrome_ was a cult movie showcase hosted by one of Britain's best cult directors. Austin Collings remembers many a Sunday night curled up with Alex Cox, whose new book _X-films: True Confessions of a Radical Filmmaker_ is out now.

Revenge Of The ASBO: Eden Lake Reviewed

Is this topical thriller a cutting social commentary or does it just prey on our fears? Josh Saco is on the edge of his seat

Book-Film Adaptations: Win Tickets To Hear Toby Young Speak

Help us compile a list of the best film adaptations of books and win tickets to see Toby Young talk about the new film of his book _How to Lose Friends and Alienate People_.

Heavy Metal In Baghdad: Reviewed

A documentary by _Vice_ magazine looks at one metal band's struggle against adversity and insurgency.

Cockney Cold War: Guy Ritchie, RocknRolla and Russian Movie Villains

Does the resurgence of Russian movie baddies signal another cultural cold war? Dave Moats reviews Guy Ritchie's epic return to form.

The Wackness + The Quietus’ Top Hip-Hop Tracks of 1994 Gallery

Dave Moats reviews this coming of age flick with a hip-hop soul and compiles the best tracks that didn't make it into the film

Somers Town: Shane Meadows’ Eurostar-Funded Film Reviewed

Does the fact that Somers Town is a feature-length Eurostar advert make it a bad film? David Moats thinks it through

Hellboy II: The Golden Army Reviewed

Can the director of _Pan's Labyrinth_ please critics and comic book fans alike? Darren Lee decides.

Further Down the Spiral: Dark City A Decade On

Lost somewhere between _City of Lost Children_ and _The Matrix_, _Dark City_ finally gets the director's cut treatment. Andrew Stimpson takes another look at this cult classic.

Star Wars: Clone Wars. The Quietus Chokes On George Lucas’ Table-Scraps

As the Star Wars franchise churns out its first entirely CGI movie, Dan Curley wishes that Lucas had stayed on his ranch, stroking his beard.

Lou Reed’s Berlin film reviewed: A cinematic remix from director Julian Schnabel

Does this highly depressing concert film do justice to the highly depressing album? Dave Moats investigates.

The Dark Knight Reviewed – The Joker Puts A Smile On Dan Curley’s Chops

Dan Curley gets hot under the collar and moist in the gusset as he achieves Batgasm

Withnail & I Comes Of Age This Year – If Only The Fans Would Too

Withnail & I celebrates its 21st year this summer. Yet, argues Luke Turner, its fans ought to come of age too, and realise that there's more to the film than a drinking game.

John Robb on Dirty Harry, American outsider

All You Old Bastards Should LEARN Something From This – The Cult Of Chris Needham

Taylor Parkes gets to grips with Chris Needham of Manslorter (né Manslaughter)

A Profile Of Uwe Boll

Our extreme cinema correspondent Andrew Stimpson salutes Uwe Boll, the straight to DVD director who beats up his critics and realises that all Lord of the Rings was missing was Ninjas.

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