Posts By Katherine McLaughlin
MUBI Mondays: Le Havre
October 5, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlin
A French community harbour a young African man from harm in this tender, optimistic and empathetic tale of humanity.Read More
MUBI Mondays: The Stranger (1991)
September 7, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlin
Satyajit Ray’s bittersweet and spirited swansong finds complex meaning through passionate debate.Read More
MUBI Mondays: Lourdes (2009)
August 24, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlin
On Mondays, two of our resident cinephiles highlight a film currently available on MUBI UK. We call it MUBI Mondays.
If you’ve recently watched Austrian director, Jessica Hausner’s, first English language film, Little Joe, you’ll be aware that her mise … Read More
The Vast of Night review: A captivating debut
May 29, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlin
This captivating debut feature pays affectionate and mischievous homage to 1950s sci-fi.
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While you were streaming: How Netflix reclaimed the rom-com
May 23, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlin
In 2017, Netflix released its first romantic comedy under its “Original” banner: A Christmas Prince followed a comforting Hallmark movie formula, with subsequent sequels, The Royal Baby and The Royal Wedding released yearly to make up an Aldovia-based trilogy. Since … Read More
The Assistant review: A quietly powerful #Metoo drama
May 1, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlin
This quietly powerful #Metoo drama makes for taut and uncomfortable viewing.Read More
Normal People first look review: A smart and sensual adaptation
April 22, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlin
This smart and sensual adaptation is powered by its two impressive young stars.Read More
Why you should be watching Run on Sky Comedy
April 16, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlin
Merritt Wever and Domhnall Gleeson sizzle in this breathless, witty, sexually charged comedy. Read More
Interview: Nathaniel Halpern on turning viral paintings into Tales from the Loop
April 3, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlin
The digital paintings of Swedish Artist Simon Stålenhag provide inspiration for Nathaniel Halpern’s eight-part sci-fi Amazon Prime Video series, Tales from the Loop.
The Loop is a machine that was built to unlock and explore the mysteries of the … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness
March 29, 2020 | Katherine McLaughlin
This irresistibly outrageous documentary about two rival big cat owners is stuffed with juicy, jaw-dropping revelations.Read More
