sam sewell-peterson
Disney Renaissance Movies Ranked
Uncorked (2020) Review
Netflix wine movie ‘Uncorked’, from director Prentice Penny and starring Mamoudou Athie, “gets so much right” and puts across the “almost magical power of food and drink”. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreCalm with Horses (2019) Review
Irish gang drama ‘Calm with Horses’ (2019) is a stunning visual presentation with an atmospheric and moody score. Barry Keoghan and Cosmo Jarvis star. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreA Field in England (2013) Review
Ben Wheatley’s ‘A Field In England’ (2013) is a film “like nothing else” from “one of the most distinctive, original and prolific British filmmakers working today” according to Sam Sewell-Peterson in this review.
Read MoreAdult Life Skills (2016) Review
‘Adult Life Skills’ (2016) starring Jodie Whittaker has “a certain dressed-down appeal” that indicates writer-director Rachel Tunnard “could be one to watch”. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews this film about tackling grief and growing up in your 20s.
Read MoreWhere to Start with Studio Ghibli
With over 20 feature film releases to date, where do you start with Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli? Sam Sewell-Peterson offers our ultimate Ghibli guide.
Read MoreEvery Star Wars Lightsaber Fight Ranked
The Selfish Giant (2013) Review
An “amalgamation of ‘Oliver Twist’ and ‘Standy By Me'” that presents “an almost folkloric package” of childhood through poverty. Clio Barnard’s ‘The Selfish Giant’ (2013) reviewed by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreHowl’s Moving Castle (2004) Review
“Environmentalism, war and peace, pride and corruption, coming of age and redemption” – Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s animation ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ (2004) reviewed by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read More