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Tenet: An enjoyably dizzying time-twister
December 24, 2020 | David Farnor
Christopher Nolan’s ambitious, enjoyably dizzying time-twister is at its best in motion.Read More
VOD film review: The Mole Agent
December 11, 2020 | David Farnor
An octogenarian becomes an unlikely spy in this hugely entertaining and moving documentary.Read More
VOD film review: Flint
December 8, 2020 | Matthew Turner
Scottish filmmaker Anthony Baxter explores the devastating impact of the Flint water crisis.Read More
Why We Are Who We Are should be your next box set
November 25, 2020 | Helen Archer
Director Luca Guadagnino’s first foray into television is something of a triumph, losing neither his renowned aesthetic nor his sensitive characterisation in the translation to the small screen. This eight-part series, set in an American military base near Chioggia, Italy, … Read More
Defending Digga D review: A timely, absorbing documentary
November 24, 2020 | Helen Archer
This absorbing documentary, directed by Marian Mohamed, follows 20-year-old UK drill artist Digga D (real name Rhys Herbert) as he is released from prison following 15 months inside, after being convicted of conspiracy to commit violent disorder. Having made a … Read More
UK TV review: Lovers Rock (Small Axe)
November 22, 2020 | David Farnor
Steve McQueen’s anthology hits a musical high with this euphoric, energetic celebration of life and love.Read More
Small Axe review: Mangrove
November 15, 2020 | David Farnor
Steve McQueen’s retelling of the Mangrove 9 case is vital, urgent and compassionate TV.Read More
True Crime Tuesdays: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius
November 10, 2020 | Helen Archer
Focusing more on Oscar Pistorius than Reeva Steenkamp, this true crime documentary is as exasperating as it is disrespectful.Read More
His Dark Materials Season 2 review: Bigger, bolder, darker
November 8, 2020 | David Farnor
This second chapter in this jaw-dropping Philip Pullman adaptation is bigger, bolder and darker.Read More
VOD film review: Mogul Mowgli
November 6, 2020 | David Farnor
Riz Ahmed is remarkable is this evocative, layered, thoughtful study of identity.Read More
