LFF 2017 – The Boy Downstairs Review
Movie Reviews Oct 17, 2017
A charismatic lead performance and some witty observational comedy can’t quite elevate this solid romantic comedy. What is it...
LFF 2017 – Lady Bird Review
Movie Reviews Oct 16, 2017
An exploration and celebration of female relationships, Lady Bird is a perfect snapshot of a teenage girl’s life. ...
LFF 2017 – Downsizing Review
Movie Reviews Oct 16, 2017
Matt Damon discovers that “it’s a small world after all”, in this sci-fi comedy which is full of big...
LFF 2017 – The Final Year Review
Movie ReviewsMovies 8th October 2017
Up close and personal with the former President Obama in this powerful and stirring documentary. Samantha Power, United States Ambassador to the United Nations sits in a room with assembled notable political women, her children, and other friends. With a selection of crudités out in front of them there... Read more
LFF 2017 – Liyana Review
Movie Reviews 1st October 2017
The power of imagination and storytelling, wonderfully realised in this documentary-animation hybrid. It might be a little too early to make a call on the best documentary at this year’s Oscars, but based on this debut film from Aaron & Amanda Kopp, you might just want to put an... Read more
LFF 2017 – Pickups Review
Movie Reviews 29th September 2017
Aidan Gillen plays “that bloke off the telly” in a meandering and meta character study of a struggling actor. With notable appearances in TV shows such as Game of Thrones and The Wire, as well as appearing in 2016’s surprise hit film, Sing Street, Aidan Gillen is becoming more... Read more
LFF 2017 – Ava Review
Movie Reviews 24th September 2017
A unique take on the “coming of age” genre, Ava is a mesmerising first feature. It would be easy to make parallels with Andrea Arnold’s free-spirited American Honey (2016) and Marielle Heller’s controversial The Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015), and whilst it is very much cut from the... Read more
Tributes Pour In As Cult Actor Harry Dean Stanton Dies At 91
Movie NewsMovies 16th September 2017
The weekend begins with sad news today, as it has been confirmed that Harry Dean Stanton passed away yesterday in Los Angeles. The renowned character actor and musician had a career that spanned 6 decades, consisting of memorable supporting roles of offbeat characters. He found mainstream success in... Read more
Programme Announced For BFI London Film Festival
Movie NewsMovies 31st August 2017
The official line up for the 61st London Film Festival has been unveiled on the BFI website. The event kicks off with the Opening Night Gala on the evening of Wednesday 4th October, with the directorial debut of Andy Serkis – Breathe, starring Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy. The... Read more
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