This straightforward narrative would be unremarkable without such convincing portrayals of love and anguish.…
« read »Khaou’s filmmaking style is just as pensive and observant as its subject.…
« read »Like its enigmatic heroine, Ema rarely stands still. Both spectacular and intimate, it’s a hypnotic search for female identity and family that wanders down a tangled, transgressive path.…
« read »For those looking for a light-hearted summary of this year's cracking London Film Festival, here is a rundown of the top ten looks from the films offered in the programme.…
« read »"Adrenaline-fueled bombast, aesthetic flair, and two endlessly charming lead actors turn a somewhat antiquated script into a charming, exhilarating spectacle."…
« read »A pair of transcendent performances from Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson anchor Noah Baumbach's heartbreaking divorce drama.…
« read »Shannon Murphy's off-kilter family drama manages to subvert sentimentality in favour of an untidy but powerful emotional resonance.…
« read »A must-see firebrand of a film, filled with rock & roll passion and fascinating history.…
« read »This sensitive story of forgiveness and compassion is far more than the awards-bait biopic you may be expecting.…
« read »Advertisements Following a series of acclaimed short films, Rose Glass blends Joan of Arc and Carrie by way of Persona in her striking, self-assured debut about obsession, faith, and why it’s best if you don’t give that book of William Blake paintings…
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