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Zombieland (2009) Review

Posted on October 11, 2020October 2, 2024 by Guest

“a great team of characters who forge a distinct and enjoyable chemistry” in Ruben Fleischer’s 2009 zombie hit ‘Zombieland’, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Emma Stone. Libby Briggs reviews.

Supernova (2020) BFI LFF Review

Posted on October 10, 2020May 6, 2024 by Charlie Gardiner

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.

Undine (2020) BFI LFF Review

Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 by Joseph Wade

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

Mangrove (2020) BFI LFF Review

Posted on October 8, 2020December 16, 2020 by Joseph Wade

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.

Relic (2020) BFI LFF Review

Posted on October 6, 2020November 29, 2020 by Joseph Wade

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.

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

Posted on October 6, 2020October 14, 2020 by Leoni Horton

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.

Siberia (2020) BFI LFF Review

Posted on October 6, 2020October 14, 2020 by Joseph Wade

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.

Herself (2020) BFI LFF Review

Posted on October 5, 2020October 21, 2020 by Charlie Gardiner

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.

The Painter and the Thief (2020) BFI LFF Review

Posted on October 3, 2020November 17, 2020 by Charlie Gardiner

An emotional depiction of friendship, trauma and the power of art, Benjamin Ree’s documentary ‘The Painter and the Thief’ (2020) focusing on Barbora Kyslikova and Karl Bertil-Norland, reviewed by Charlie Gardiner.

The Untouchables (1987) Review

Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Christopher Connor

Brian De Palma’s impeccably acted prohibition Noir, ‘The Untouchables’ (1987) stands the test of time as an at times moving crime thriller. Christopher Connor reviews.

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