Matthew Thrift is a freelance film writer. He contributes to Little White Lies, The Guardian, bfi.org.uk and Sight & Sound.
Articles by Matthew Thrift
1 - 10 of 72
-
End-of-decade films: One great film per decade
Looking back at decades past, critic Matthew Thrift selects one masterpiece from each decade-ending year, from 1919 to 2009.
Thursday, December 26, 2019
-
Anna Karina (1940-2019): 2 or 3 things we know about her
The films Anna Karina made with Jean-Luc Godard in the 1960s represent one of cinema history’s greatest actor-director partnerships. Here’s what we learned when Karina visited BFI Southbank in 2016.
Sunday, December 15, 2019
-
Nothing banishes the ‘Bah, humbugs’ like a Christmas musical. Prepare to have your cockles warmed…
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
-
Five things to watch this weekend – 12-14 July
Swing Time, Our Time, bullet time.
Friday, July 12, 2019
-
Francis Ford Coppola: 10 essential films
As he turns 80, we pay tribute to one of the American greats: director Francis Ford Coppola, the man behind The Godfather and Apocalypse Now.
Friday, April 5, 2019
-
Jack Palance: 10 essential films
From iconic villainy in Shane and Le Mépris to his Oscar-winning turn in City Slickers, we celebrate the finest performances by Jack Palance, who was born 100 years ago this month.
Friday, February 22, 2019
-
If only Christmas crackers had jokes like these…
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
-
Five films to watch to get ready for Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma
Roma will be in select cinemas from 29 November and on Netflix from 14 December.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
-
Where to begin with Jean Rollin
Your next obsession: the erotic fantasy-horror cinema of Jean Rollin
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
-
Five films to watch if you’re loving The Haunting of Hill House
Some onward viewing for anyone who’s lapping up Netflix’s nine-hour Halloween hogger The Haunting of Hill House.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
1 - 10 of 72
Sight & Sound magazine
-
Reviews, interviews and features from the international film magazine.
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube