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Oct 19, 20212 min read
The Lost Daughter LFF Review
Actors turned directors sometimes make great films, sometimes they make bad films. Recently there has been more of the former than the
Alex Matraxia
Oct 17, 20213 min read
The Tragedy of Macbeth LFF Film Review
★★★★★ Film review for The Tragedy of Macbeth directed by Joel Coen. Words by critic Alex Matraxia for UK Film Review.
Alex Matraxia
Oct 16, 20212 min read
Benedetta LFF Film Review
★★★★ Film review for Benedetta directed by Paul Verhoeven. Words by critic Alex Matraxia for UK Film Review.
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Oct 13, 20212 min read
Belfast LFF Review
Whilst Director/Actor Sir Kenneth Branagh has made a wide range of films, his background in Northern Ireland has not been depicted by him at
Darren Tilby
Oct 13, 20212 min read
On the Third Day Grimmfest review
★★★ Directed by: Daniel de la Vega Written by: Alberto Fasce, Gonzalo Ventura Starring: Mariana Anghileri, Arturo Bonín, Diego Cremonesi...
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Oct 13, 20212 min read
Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon LFF Review
Ana Lily Amirpour has defied convention by not allowing herself to be stuck into a certain mould. Despite debuting with the unique Iranian v
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Oct 13, 20212 min read
Red Rocket LFF Review
Sean Baker is one of many noteworthy indie directors to emerge in the 2010’s, being set apart from the mainstream by his utter devotion to r
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Oct 13, 20212 min read
Spencer LFF Review
Director Pablo Larrain’s recent effort based on a famous woman of history, Jackie and Kristen Stewart’s fame both seem
Alex Matraxia
Oct 12, 20212 min read
The Real Charlie Chaplin LFF Film Review
★★★★ Review for The Real Charlie Chaplin directed by Peter Middleton and James Spinney. Words by critic Alex Matraxia for UK Film Review.
Alex Matraxia
Oct 11, 20213 min read
The French Dispatch LFF Film Review
★★★★★ Film review for The French Dispatch directed by Wes Anderson. Words by critic Alex Matraxia for UK Film Review.
Alex Matraxia
Oct 10, 20213 min read
The Hand of God LFF Film Review
★★★★★ Film review for The Hand of God directed by Paolo Sorrentino. Words by critic Alex Matraxia for UK Film Review.
Alex Matraxia
Oct 9, 20213 min read
The Souvenir Part II LFF Film Review
★★★★★ Film review for The Souvenir Part II, directed by Joanna Hogg. Words by critic Alex Matraxia for UK Film Review.
Darren Tilby
Oct 8, 20213 min read
Two Witches Grimmfest film review
★★★ Directed by: Pierre Tsigaridis Written by: Kristina Klebe, Maxime Rancon, Pierre Tsigaridis Starring: Rebekah Kennedy, Danielle...
Darren Tilby
Oct 8, 20212 min read
Alone With You Grimmfest film review
★★★★ Directed by: Emily Bennett, Justin Brooks Written by: Emily Bennett, Justin Brooks Starring: Emily Bennett, Barbara Crampton, Dora...
Darren Tilby
Oct 8, 20212 min read
The Beta Test Grimmfest film review
★★★★ Directed by: Jim Cummings, PJ McCabe Written by: Jim Cummings, PJ McCabe Starring: Jim Cummings, Virginia Newcomb, PJ McCabe,...
Alex Matraxia
Oct 7, 20213 min read
The Harder They Fall LFF Film Review
★★★★ Film review for The Harder They Fall directed by Jeymes Samuel. Words by critic Alex Matraxia for UK Film Review.
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Sep 29, 20212 min read
The Wheel TIFF Review
Relationship dramas are some of the easiest movies to produce, as all one needs
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Sep 29, 20212 min read
Last Night in Soho TIFF Review
To quote the introducer of the TIFF showing of this film, Edgar Wright needs no introduction. Post-Cornetto trilogy he has gone in a much mo
Emily Davison
Sep 21, 20212 min read
Americanized (2021) Short Film Review
Short film review for Americanized (2021), directed by Erica Eng. Words by critic
Emily Davison for UK Film Review.
Darren Tilby
Sep 19, 20214 min read
Grimmfest Announces Closing Night Film
After a year of “home invasions” in the form of virtual screenings and online events, this October sees Grimmfest returning to the cinema...
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