Cicada (2020) BFI LFF Review

Cicada (2020) BFI LFF Review

Matthew Fifer’s breathtaking self-penned and co-directed debut project, ‘Cicada’, speaks of the varied manifestations of pain. Movie review by Leoni Horton.

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Wolfwalkers (2020) BFI LFF Review

Wolfwalkers (2020) BFI LFF Review

Cartoon Saloon animated feature ‘Wolfwalkers’ (2020), directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, and starring Sean Bean, is a must-watch; both timely and timeless. Charlie Gardiner reviews.

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Supernova (2020) BFI LFF Review

Supernova (2020) BFI LFF Review

A breathtakingly beautiful look at the effect dementia can have on a couple trying to relive their fondest memories, ‘Supernova’ (2020) starring Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci reviewed by Charlie Gardiner.

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Undine (2020) BFI LFF Review

Undine (2020) BFI LFF Review

Christian Petzold’s Berlin-set drama ‘Undine’ is a challenging film that features an utterly watchable performance from Paula Beer. Joseph Wade reviews.

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Kajillionaire (2020) BFI LFF Review

Kajillionaire (2020) BFI LFF Review

‘Kajillionaire’, from screenwriter-director Miranda July, starring Evan Rachel Wood, Richard Jenkins, Debra Winger and Gina Rodriguez is “entangled in July’s bohemian-style flair”. Leoni Horton reviews.

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Mangrove (2020) BFI LFF Review

Mangrove (2020) BFI LFF Review

The tale of the Mangrove 9 is told in one part of the ‘Small Axe’ Steve McQueen anthology, ‘Mangrove’, “one of the most important British films of the 21st century”. Joseph Wade reviews.

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Relic (2020) BFI LFF Review

Relic (2020) BFI LFF Review

Natalie Erika James takes a lead pipe to the glass ceiling with this horror debut of the highest class, 2020 BFI London Film Festival entry ‘Relic’ starring Emily Mortimer, being “a genuine triumph”. Joseph Wade reviews.

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Eyimofe ‘This Is My Desire’ (2020) BFI LFF Review

Eyimofe ‘This Is My Desire’ (2020) BFI LFF Review

The Esiri Brothers, Arie and Chuko, direct ‘Eyimofe’ (This Is My Desire), a new dual-chaptered drama set in Nigeria’s most populous city, Lagos. Leoni Horton reviews this BFI London Film Festival entry.

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Siberia (2020) BFI LFF Review

Siberia (2020) BFI LFF Review

2020 BFI London Film Festival entry ‘Siberia’, from screenwriter-director Abel Ferrara and starring Willem Dafoe, is a self-reflective film that always feels just out of reach. Joseph Wade reviews.

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Herself (2020) BFI LFF Review

Herself (2020) BFI LFF Review

Herself (2020) Review – “There’s a true beauty in art that showcases the power of people and what can be achieved when we come together, a message that is arguably more important than ever in 2020.” Charlie Gardiner.

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