LFF 2021 ‘Titane’ Review: Ducournau’s Mad Masterpiece
Julia Ducournau’s Raw had a simple premise that belied the depth and sophistication of the film. A student at an intense veterinary school discovers she’s...
Month: October 2021
LFF 2021 ‘Last Night in Soho’ Review: The Past is a Treacherous Place
Escaping the quiet, cosy country home of her grandmother, Eloise Turner (Thomasin McKenzie) finds herself in the glamorous west end of London where she hopes...
LFF 2021 ‘Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon’ Review: A Telepath Walks Home Alone at Night
Anna Lily Amirpour brings a new startling vision in horror, shrugging off the slow melodic pacing of A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night in favour of...
LFF 2021 ‘Belfast’: Kenneth Branagh’s Sectarian Violence for the Whole Family
Belfast is anything but subtle. We start with establishing shots of the modern city with an American Blues soundtrack so generic you’d swear Matthew McConaughey...
LFF 2021 ‘Boiling Point’ Review: Stephen Graham and Philip Barantini Cook Up a Storm
Inspired by Writer-Director Philip Barantini’s fraught experiences working for a busy restaurant, Boiling Point follows a hectic night in a London fine-dining restaurant. Head Chef Andy Jones...
LFF 2021 ‘The Power of the Dog’ Review: Campion Returns with a Mythic Western Drama
Twelve years after her last feature film, Jane Campion demonstrates masterly vision and control in her adaptation of Thomas Savage’s novel. Guest House Owner Rose...
‘No Time to Die’ Review: Worth the Wait? A Fitting End?
Daniel Craig has been James Bond to the public for 15 years. He therefore ties with Roger Moore as the longest serving bond, and yet...
‘The Green Knight’ Review: What it Means to be a Knight
David Lowery’s new film is an extraordinary cinematic experience, challenging the audience to venture into a work rich in symbolism and elusive meaning. It’s a...