LFF 2019
Netflix UK film review: Atlantics (Atlantique)
October 15, 2019 | David FarnorMati Diop’s absorbing, atmospheric directorial debut is part melancholic romance, part ghost story.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Wounds
October 14, 2019 | Luke ChannellDirector: Babak Anvari Cast: Armie Hammer, Dakota Johnson, Zazie Beetz Certificate: TBC Watch Wounds online in the UK: Netflix UK
Babak Anvari’s first feature, Under the Shadow, brilliantly blended nerve-jangling scares with the oppressive politics of its Iranian setting to … Read More
Netflix’s Atlantics wins First Feature prize at London Film Festival
October 13, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix’s Atlantics won the First Feature prize at the London Film Festival last night.
The festival’s 2019 awards were presented on stage ny Festival Director Tricia Tuttle and respective Jury Presidents in front of a public audience, at a special … Read More
The Irishman: Scorsese talks decision to go with Netflix
October 13, 2019 | David FarnorMartin Scorsese has spoken out about his decision to go with Netflix for his latest film, The Irishman.
The movie, which had its international premiere at the London Film Festival yesterday, brings together Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Joe … Read More
Interview: François Ozon talks By the Grace of God
October 13, 2019 | David FarnorThe latest from François Ozon, By the Grace of God is an engrossing and topical examination of the Catholic Church abuse scandal. It tells the story three men who join together to pursue justice for the abuse they suffered as … Read More
The Irishman review: A masterclass in restraint
October 13, 2019 | David FarnorA mature, thoughtful reflection on the consequences of past actions, Scorsese’s patient crime drama is a masterclass in restraint.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Earthquake Bird
October 12, 2019 | David FarnorAlicia Vikander and Riley Keough deliver strong performances in this atmospheric but hollow psychological thriller.Read More
Trailer: Netflix explores family trauma in Tell Me Who I Am
October 9, 2019 | David FarnorNetflix is continuing its trend of supporting British documentaries this month with the release of Tell Me Who I Am.
UK-based director Ed Perkins follows his Oscar-nominated documentary short Black Sheep with the potent and troubling exploration of trauma, identity … Read More
London Film Festival review: Honey Boy, Little Joe, Perfect 10, The Personal History of David Copperfield
October 8, 2019 | David FarnorWith Netflix, Amazon and MUBI debuting their latest exclusives and originals at the London Film Festival, we head to Leicester Square to catch up with some of the films on offer.
For more of our coverage from the 2019 London … Read More
MUBI UK film review: Zombi Child
October 6, 2019 | Anton BitelBertrand Bonello’s latest is a multi-layered view of colonialism’s legacy, resurrected in every new generation.Read More