New Order (2020) BFI LFF Review
‘New Order’ (2020), from Mexican filmmaker Michel Franco, is “a daunting but very well crafted art-house thriller”. Naian González Norvind stars. Review by Jack Cameron.
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The Exorcist (1973) Retrospective Review
Arguably the most famous and influential horror of all time, William Friedkin’s ‘The Exorcist’ (1973) starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair and Jason Miller, reviewed by Katie Doyle.
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Following hot on the heels of his smash hit ‘Blazing Saddles’, Mel Brooks sends up the horror genre with a spoof for the ages, ‘Young Frankenstein’ (1974). Retrospective film review by Christopher Connor.
Read MoreNomadland (2020) BFI LFF Review
“The Journey is one hell of a trip” in Chloé Zhao’s immersive road movie ‘Nomadland’ (2020), featuring arguably the most complex and versatile performance of Frances McDormand’s career. Leoni Horton reviews.
Read MoreNever Gonna Snow Again (2020) BFI LFF Review
“Imagine a superhero film that takes aim at the upper middle classes and borrows moments from the work of legendary Soviet-era filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky”. Never Gonna Snow Again (2020) review by Joseph Wade.
Read MorePossessor (2020) BFI LFF Review
“You’ve never seen blood splatter so pretty” as in Brandon Cronenberg sophomore feature ‘Possessor’ (2020) starring Andrea Riseborough and Christopher Abbott. Leoni Horton reviews.
Read MoreLimbo (2020) BFI LFF Review
Ben Sharrock creates a bittersweet tale of those in need of a place to call home in 2020 refugee drama ‘Limbo’. Leoni Horton reviews this lovingly photographed fish-out-of-water film.
Read MoreFractured (2018) Review
If you’re looking for an independent horror film to watch, the gripping, spooky, gory and unique ‘Fractured’ starring ‘Skins’ star April Pearson would make for a good choice. Sophie Cook reviews.
Read MoreDavid Byrne’s American Utopia (2020) BFI LFF Review
David Byrne and Spike Lee burn down the house with this expertly crafted, toes out extravaganza. Shove over “Hamilton”, David Byrne is here. Leoni Horton reviews ‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’ (2020).
Read MoreRose: A Love Story (2020) Review
When illness and reality take over, Rose and Sam must find a way to survive in the wilderness with only their love for each other to keep them safe. Charlie Gardiner reviews Rose: A Love Story (2020) starring Sophie Rundle and Matt Stokoe.
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Austin Butler to Star in Darren Aronofsky Crime Thriller
Austin Butler is to lead a new film from Sony Pictures and 'Powers'