Posts By Laurence Boyce
MUBI UK film review: Nimic
December 6, 2020 | Laurence Boyce
Yorgos Lanthimos’ timely short film is an absurd, unsettling ride.Read More
Sheffield Doc/Fest film review: Mon Amour
November 26, 2020 | Laurence Boyce
A treatise on the complexity of love and the power of memory, David Teboul’s documentary is a hopeful, empowering work. Read More
Sheffield DocFest film review: King Rocker
November 8, 2020 | Laurence Boyce
King Rocker will premiere as part of Sheffield Doc/Fest’s official selection at a later date. For more on what is streaming as part of the autumn programme, click here
In 1973, if one were to walk out of the then … Read More
Sheffield Doc/Fest film review: Constructions (Konstrukcijas)
October 24, 2020 | Laurence Boyce
This portrait of Latvian poet Uldis Bērziņš is a gently fascinating look at how small moments of life can make big waves.Read More
Sheffield Doc/Fest film review: Film About a Father Who
October 14, 2020 | Laurence Boyce
Lynne Sachs’ gently affecting documentary is told with a subtle passion and grace.Read More
BFI Player review: Mark Jenkin Short Films
August 30, 2020 | Laurence Boyce
This quartet of Mark Jenkin’s shorts is a striking snapshot of a playful, impassioned and pointedly political filmmaker.Read More
VOD film review: Flash Gordon
August 10, 2020 | Laurence Boyce
This brazenly silly comic book adaptation is a colourful, exuberant, endearing delight.Read More
VOD film review: Buñuel and the Labyrinth of the Turtles
August 2, 2020 | Laurence Boyce
Director: Salvador Simó Cast: Jorge Usón, Fernando Ramos, Luis Enrique de Tomás, Cyril Corral Certificate: TBC Watch Buñuel and the Labyrinth of the Turtles online in the UK: BFI Player
Those who have seen Luis Buñuel’s work will know … Read More
VOD film review: The Uncertain Kingdom – Volumes I & II
June 25, 2020 | Laurence Boyce
This timely anthology provides food for thought and a showcase for talented filmmakers.Read More
We Are One: 10 shorts to stream during the film festival
May 31, 2020 | Laurence Boyce
The We Are One Global Film Festival promises a smorgasbord of cinematic treats for those movie fans who have been starved of their film – and film festival – fix during the coronavirus pandemic. The 10-day festival brings together films … Read More
