Katie Doyle
The Personal History of David Copperfield (2020) Review
'The Death of Stalin' screenwriter-director Armando Ianucci tackles the bane of the English classroom's Charles Dickins, in his adaptation of 'The Personal History of David Copperfield' starring Dev Patel. Katie Doyle reviews.[...]
Little Women (2019) Review
"Little Women will be the Greta Gerwig movie that will establish her as one of the most important filmmakers of the 21st century". Katie Doyle reviews 'Little Women' (2019) starring Saoirse Ronan and an ensemble of talent.[...]
5 Christmas Movies Rewritten According to Brexit and UK Politics
As the UK enters another General Election, Katie Doyle rewrites five Christmas classics of cinema to fit the modern political discourse in this entertaining piece.[...]
Katie Doyle's 5 More of the Best Character Introductions in Movie History
5 (more) of the best character introductions in movie history as chosen by The Film Magazine's Katie Doyle. This list includes an unlikely Muppets movie character and a few stone cold classics.[...]
Little Women (1994) Retrospective Review
Gillian Armstrong's 'Little Women' (1994) starring Winona Ryder is one to "watch during the lazy nights of Christmas and New Year’s Day, underneath a throw with a hot chocolate: man or woman, brothers or sisters" according to Katie Doyle.[...]
Yesterday (2019) Review
He's woken up in a world where The Beatles don't exist and it's up to him to reintroduce the music to them. Himesh Patel and Lily James star in Danny Boyle's 'Yesterday'. Katie Doyle's review.[...]
Help! (1965) Retrospective Review
The Beatles' 2nd movie, 'Help!' (1965), is a gem of British surrealist comedy with a problematic backdrop that can't go unseen in the contemporary landscape. Katie Doyle reviews.[...]
A Hard Day’s Night (1964) Retrospective Review
"With the likes of 'A Hard Day’s Night', their music and joie de vivre of their early days will never die." Katie Doyle's review of 'A Hard Day's Night' starring The Beatles.[...]
Katie Doyle's 'Movies I Had a Religious/Spiritual Experience With' Part 4: Becket/A Man For All Seasons
In Part 4 of her series 'Movies I Had a Religious/Spiritual Experience With', Katie Doyle uncovers what it means to be an English Catholic through 'Becket' (1964) and 'A Man for All Seasons' (1966).[...]
The Muppets Movies Ranked
All 8 'The Muppets' movies released theatrically have been ranked from worst to best by our Muppets aficionado Katie Doyle.[...]
When Harry Met Sally (1989) Retrospective Review
On its 30th Anniversary, Katie Doyle takes a retrospective look at just why When Harry Met Sally has been dubbed the greatest rom-com of all time.[...]
Who'd Have Thought That 'Paranormal Activity' Would Be Actually Terrifying?
Could it be possible that the original 'Paranormal Activity' (2007) was actually a feminist movie ahead of its time? And was it actually scarier than we remember? Katie Doyle guides us through it, here.[...]
Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001) Review
2001 football Mockumentary 'Mike Bassett: England Manager' starring Ricky Tomlinson has some "deliciously witty writing" and is "the perfect cure to World Cup years, be it tears of joy or disappointment", according to Katie Doyle's review.[...]
The Breadwinner (2017) Review
2018 Oscar nominee 'The Breadwinner' is "a carefully crafted concoction of direction, art and voice-acting [that] squeezes heartbreak, wrath, terror and joy from every frame" according to Katie Doyle's review of the animated movie.[...]
A Retrospective Look at The Passion of the Christ and Its Artistic/Cultural Merits
In this eye-opening piece of analysis, Katie Doyle takes an in-depth look at 'The Passion of the Christ' as a piece of art and a cultural phenomenon, flagging issues regarding discrimination and the movie's post-9/11 politics.[...]
Katie Doyle’s ‘Movies I Had A Religious/Spiritual Experience With’ Part 3
Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil' and Martin McDonagh's 'In Bruges' are the subject of Katie Doyle's 3rd piece in her "Movies I Had A Religious/Spiritual Experience With" series, in which she dissects the morality of each film and their profound effects on her.[...]
The Evil Dead (1981) Retrospective Review
Sam Raimi's 'Evil Dead' (1981) is the "heart and charm" of horror filmmaking according to Katie Doyle in her retrospective review of the horror classic, available here.[...]
'Star Trek' Movies Ranked
All 13 'Star Trek' feature-length cinematic releases have been ranked from worst to best by Katie Doyle, here.[...]
Top 5 Moments from 'The Dark Crystal' (1982)
Katie Doyle counts down the Top 5 moments from Jim Henson and Frank Oz's cult classic 'The Dark Crystal' (1982).[...]
The Dark Crystal and Why 80s Nostalgia Can Be Good
Katie Doyle presents why she feels the reemergence of 'The Dark Crystal' via Netflix signifies the positive side of this decade's 80s nostalgia trip.[...]
Dirty Books (2016) Short Film Review
Katie Doyle considers Zachary Lepierre's 2016 short film 'Dirty Books', starring Noah Bailey, to be "made of some sensational parts" in her movie review.[...]
Katie Doyle's 'Movies I Had A Religious/Spiritual Experience With' 2.5 - The Miracle Maker
Katie Doyle has revisited her 'Movies I Had A Religious/Spiritual Experience With' series to bring a small Easter-themed update, with 'The Miracle Maker' the case study.[...]
This World We Live In (2017) Short Film Review
"It is movies like 'This World We Live in' that we need more than ever" according to Katie Doyle in her review of Gage Oxley's LGBT+ short film about a young man's battle to uncover his sexuality in an oppressive society.[...]
1984 (1984) Review
'1984', Michael Radford's adaptation of George Orwell's famous novel, "is an important film because of its ageless quality" according to Katie Doyle in her review.[...]
Spirit of ’45 (2013) Review
Ken Loach's documentary on the development of social standards and the National Health Service in the UK, 'Spirit of '45', has been reviewed by Katie Doyle.[...]
Katie Doyle's 'Movies I Had A Religious/Spiritual Experience With' Part 2
In Part 2 of her 'Movies I Had A Religious/Spiritual Experience With' series, Katie Doyle outlines three more films that have had a profound effect on her faith and spirituality.[...]
Katie Doyle's 'Movies I had a Religious/Spiritual Experience With' Part 1
A person's faith can have a profound effect on their cinema watching experience and, sometimes, the cinema watching experience can have a profound effect on a person's faith. Katie Doyle's journey through cinema has been bullet pointed by such moments. In this piece, the first of two articles, she outlines three movies she had a spiritual experience with.[...]
'Dr Terror’s House of Horrors' – A Curious Outing Into British Horror
1960s British Horror is the home of Katie Doyle's thoughts this Halloween, courtesy of her experience with Amicus Productions’ first Portmanteau: 'Dr Terror’s House of Horrors'.[...]
The Film Mobcast - I, Daniel Blake & British Film
Hosts Joe and Katie return to discuss the release of 'I, Daniel Blake' and its critical reception, as well as the history of British films including 'Trainspotting', 'The Full Monty' and more.[...]
Star Trek Beyond (2016) Review
2016's 'Trek' offering, 'Star Trek Beyond', as directed by Justin Lin, has been reviewed by resident Trekkie Katie Doyle, here.[...]
Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World (2016) Review
'Bowie: The Man Who Changed the World' (2016), a documentary feature that told the story of the legendary artist David Bowie, has been reviewed by Katie Doyle.[...]
A Woman’s Vengeance (1948) Review
'A Woman's Vengeance' (1948) has been reviewed by Katie Doyle. See where this "stylish melodrama full of huge characters" ranks on our 24 point scale.[...]
Three Days In Auschwitz (2015) Review
'Three Days In Auschwitz' (2015) has been reviewed. See what Katie Doyle makes of Phillipe Mora's documentary, here.[...]
What’s Wrong With the Original 'Spider-Man' Trilogy?!
"These movies came at a time when people needed them" in Katie Doyle's special look at Sam Raimi's 'Spider-Man' trilogy (2002-2007).[...]
Goosebumps (2016) Review
Katie Doyle has reviewed the live-action incarnation of R. L. Stine's 'Goosebumps' series: 'Goosebumps' (2016) starring Jack Black.[...]
Through Hardships Untold – Farewell Goblin King
Katie Doyle has written an ode to David Bowie, with a specific focus placed on the importance of his work on 'Labyrinth' (1986) both personally to her, and to the world as a whole.[...]
It's Not What You Watch, It's How You Watch It
In Katie Doyle's latest contemplative piece, she writes about how important the ways you watch film can be to your reception of it, and offers a few examples from her own past.[...]
It's A Wonderful Life: The Truest of Christmas Films
Tis the season for a Christmas rant. Katie Doyle presents hers in the form of her latest piece: 'It's A Wonderful Life: The Truest of Christmas Films', here.[...]
Why I Actually Like 'The Phantom Menace'
'Why I Actually Like The Phantom Menace' by Katie Doyle.[...]
The Film Mobcast Ep. 7 - Best of 2015, Star Wars, The Hunger Games, Disney & More
In the December 2015 episode of The Film Mobcast podcast, hosts Joe and Katie are joined by new guests Michelle and Sophie as they discuss the best of film in 2015, their favourite Disney moments, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, Batman v Superman, Star Wars and much more![...]
Katie’s Favourite Disney Movies
See which three animated Disney movies Katie Doyle considers her favourites and why, here.[...]
"Trapped Magic" Trailer Review (2015)
'Trapped Magic' trailer review courtesy of Katie Doyle. See the trailer for this independent fantasy film, and find out how to support it, here.[...]
Song of the Sea (2014) Review
Oscar-nominated animation 'Song of the Sea' (2014) has been reviewed by Katie Doyle, here.[...]
Brazil (1985): A Cut Above the Rest
Read about why Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil' (1985) is "a cut above the rest" in Katie Doyle's opinion, here.[...]
A Dozen Summers (2015) Review
"A Dozen Summers" - a British comedy set for cinematic release on August 21st 2015 - has been reviewed by Katie Doyle here.[...]
A Psychedelic Revisit of Yellow Submarine
"A Psychedelic Revisit of Yellow Submarine" by Katie Doyle takes a fond look back at The Beatles' 1968 animated adventure "Yellow Submarine".[...]
A Celebration of the Animated Classic "The Prince of Egypt"
A celebration of "The Prince of Egypt" (1998) by Katie Doyle. Discover just what you were missing from the 'original' non-Disney animated feature, here.[...]
In Memory of Christopher Lee - An Analysis of The Wicker Man (1973)
Katie Doyle has dissected the importance and brilliance of the 1973 version of The Wicker Man starring the recently passed Christopher Lee, and has paid a fitting tribute to the actor, here.[...]
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