Jane Crowther
Jane Crowther is a contributing editor to Total Film magazine, having formerly been the longtime Editor, as well as serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Film Group here at Future Plc, which covers Total Film, SFX, and numerous TV and women's interest brands. Jane is also the vice-chair of The Critics' Circle and a BAFTA member. You'll find Jane on 12DOVE exploring the biggest movies in the world and living up to her reputation as one of the most authoritative voices on film in the industry.
Latest articles by Jane Crowther
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Olivia Wilde had a "strict no-asshole policy" on set while filming her directorial breakthrough, Booksmart
By Jane Crowther published
Features The actress tells Total Film about making her actors live together, hiring more female filmmakers, and how to get through weeks of night shoots
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“I’d ruptured a couple of discs in my back, which is no joke” Pacific Rim star Charlie Hunnam on the highs and lows of life on-set
By Jane Crowther published
Interview Total Film magazine talks to movie stars about the reality of life on-set, from alpha males, to the contents of your granny bag
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Could you 3D print a fake diamond necklace like in Ocean's 8? We ask a tech expert
By Jane Crowther published
Total Film magazine asks the experts about the truth behind astonishing movie scenarios to assess their plausibility
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Could you bring dinosaurs back to life using DNA like in Jurassic Park? A palaeontologist explains
By Jane Crowther published
Features Total Film magazine asks the experts about the truth behind astonishing movie scenarios to assess their plausibility
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Eighth Grade review: "Nothing short of profound"
By Jane Crowther published
Movie Review
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Could you land a Spitfire on a beach like in Dunkirk? The movie's stunt pilot explains
By Jane Crowther published
Features Total Film magazine asks the experts about the truth behind astonishing movie scenarios to assess their plausibility
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Could you get infected with a psychotic parasite like in Venom? A medic explains
By Jane Crowther published
Features In a new regular series, Total Film magazine asks the experts about the truth behind astonishing movie scenarios to assess their plausibility
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"She doesn't have anything to prove" - Captain Marvel's cast and crew on the makings of an MCU trailblazer
By Jane Crowther published
Features Brie Larson and co unpack what makes Carol Danvers tick, how she's going to fix the Snap, and her importance in a #TimesUp world
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The Mule review: "An uncomfortable fit for the Time's Up era"
By Jane Crowther published
Movie Review
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Vice review: "Christian Bale outstrips all his previous transformations"
By Jane Crowther published
Movie Review
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Mary Poppins Returns review: "A sweet, evocative throwback that delivers all the feels"
By Jane Crowther published
Movie Review
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Is it just me, or were movie stars better before social media?
By Jane Crowther published
Opinion Making the case for taking things offline...
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The Post review: "A timely look at a fight to be heard"
By Jane Crowther published
Movie review
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Dunkirk review: "A prestige pic with guts and glory that demands multiple views – especially in IMAX"
By Jane Crowther published
Movie review
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The Beguiled review: "An intelligent update and Coppola’s best work to date"
By Jane Crowther published
Movie review
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Is it just me, or are seething CGI baddies spoiling blockbusters?
By Jane Crowther published
Opinion
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The Lost City of Z review: "An instant classic that cements Hunnam’s star power"
By Jane Crowther published
Movie review
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Allied review: "Ravishing without being riveting"
By Jane Crowther published
Movie review
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Point Break review
By Jane Crowther published
Movie review Sixty percent pure adrenalin…
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The Revenant team go to great lengths to achieve "a sonic painting"
By Jane Crowther published
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