The Iron Claw (2023) Review

The Iron Claw (2023) Review

Writer-director Sean Durkin presents the tragic true story of the Von Erich professional wrestling family that is guaranteed to make you cry. Zac Efron stars. Review by Joseph Wade.

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A Ghost Story for Christmas Films Ranked

A Ghost Story for Christmas Films Ranked

Every short film released as a part of the BBC’s fifty-plus-years-old ‘A Ghost Story for Christmas’ series ranked from worst to best. Article by Kieran Judge.

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One Life (2023) Review

One Life (2023) Review

‘One Life’ (2023), the James Hawes BBC film starring Anthony Hopkins as “The British Schindler” Nicholas Winton, doesn’t hit every mark but does strike a powerful chord. Review by Kieran Judge.

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How ‘Threads’ Remains Frighteningly Relevant 40 Years On

How ‘Threads’ Remains Frighteningly Relevant 40 Years On

Barry Hines and Mick Jackson constructed a straight-to-television film that depicted the horrors of nuclear annihilation in a terrifying, realistic and lasting manner. Essay by Eleanor Wise.

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Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023) Review

Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023) Review

Idris Elba returns as Luther in BBC and Netflix feature film ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’. Co-starring Cynthia Erivo and Andy Serkis. It’s fun for fans new and old. Review by Kieran Judge.

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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022) Short Film Review

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022) Short Film Review

Tom Hollander, Idris Elba and Gabriel Byrne lead the all-star Oscars Animated Short nominee ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’ from Charlie Mackesy. Review by Joseph Wade.

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100 Unmissable BBC Films

100 Unmissable BBC Films

From the unmissable British Broadcasting Corporation film ‘Billy Elliot’ to ‘The Power of the Dog’, ‘Iris’ to ‘His House’, the 100 best BBC Films. List by Katie Doyle, Sam Sewell-Peterson and Joseph Wade.

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Aftersun (2022) EIFF Review

Aftersun (2022) EIFF Review

Paul Mescal stars as a dad managing anger issues in father-daughter relationship drama ‘Aftersun’ (2022), from screenwriter-director Charlotte Wells. Mark Carnochan reviews from EIFF.

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