LFF
VOD film review: 1976
March 26, 2023 | James RManuela Martelli’s dark and intimidating portrait of Chile’s history is a gripping, propulsive watch.Read More
Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths review: Stunningly self-indulgent
December 16, 2022 | Matthew TurnerA renowned filmmaker has an existential crisis in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s stunningly self-indulgent quasi-autobiographical epic.Read More
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio review: A bold creation
December 11, 2022 | James RGuillermo del Toro’s dark, visually stunning take on Pinocchio isn’t afraid to do its own thing.Read More
VOD film review: Decision to Leave
December 9, 2022 | Martyn ConterioPark Chan-wook’s psycho-romance is the South Korean master’s most mature work to date.Read More
LFF film review: More Than Ever
October 23, 2022 | James RVicky Krieps and Gaspard Ulliel deliver superbly moving performances in this quietly powerful drama.Read More
LFF film review: Sick of Myself
October 20, 2022 | Jasmine ValentineDirector: Kristoffer Borgli Cast: Kristine Kujath Thorp, Eirik Sæther Certificate: TBC
Sick of Myself is one of many films streaming on BFI Player as part of the 2022 London Film Festival. For the full line-up and how it works, click … Read More
LFF 2022 review: Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power
October 19, 2022 | James RThis documentary about cinema and the male gaze is an eye-opening conversation-starter.Read More
VOD film review: Hit the Road
October 17, 2022 | Cathy BrennanPanah Panahi demonstrates a promising eye for the idiosyncratic in this uneven directorial debut.Read More