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Watch A Manchester Story at the 2022 UK Film Review Festival. See the UKFRF 2022 lineup and buy your festival pass. A Manchester Story Listen to our review on the film podcast What our film review said: READ FULL REVIEW A powerful, moving and inspiring documentary about the generous and courageous contributions and achievements that people in Manchester completed, following the devastating attack that was carried out by a suicide bomber at the Manchester Arena on the 22 of May 2017, shortly after a concert by American singer Ariana Grande had taken place. Proudly supporting MediCinema for our 2022 film festival.

Alfie Kaye writes movie reviews for UK Film Critic. As one of the talented UK film critics, find out more here. Alfie Kaye I currently study Sports Journalism at the University of East London, but film has always been an equal passion. It was a coin toss between the two fields when it came to deciding what I wanted my undergraduate to be. However, if my undergraduate degree allows it, I will study film as my postgraduate. My favourite films are variable, but always in the conversation are: Mulholland Drive, The King of Comedy (really, anything Scorsese made in the period from Mean Streets to Goodfellas), Shaun of the Dead, There Will be Blood, Get Carter (original version, obviously) and The Long Good Friday. Film is very much subjective, and there is absolutely no right answer to the question of ‘best film ever made’. Follow On Twitter Read My Film Reviews

Brandon Thomas writes movie reviews for UK Film Critic. As one of the talented UK film critics, find out more here. Brandon Thomas Brandon Thomas works in Central Ohio’s prolific library industry. When not worrying about circulation related matters, Brandon is usually re-watching John Carpenter’s filmography for the 100th time or musing about Star Wars. He once tried to care about French new wave, but it didn’t stick. Proud member of the MaddWolf pack at maddwolf.com and UK Film Review. Follow On Twitter Read My Film Reviews

Beatles '64 film review by UK film critic George Wolf. Starring Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison directed by David Tedeschi. HOME | FILMS | REVIEWS Beatles '64 Film Review average rating is 4 out of 5 Critic: George Wolf | Posted on: Nov 26, 2024 Directed by: David Tedeschi Written by: David Tedeschi Starring: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison A Beatles documentary? Do we need another Beatles documentary? I don’t know, do you really need more than one plate on Thanksgiving? I’d say Beatles ’64 is thrilling enough to be pretty damn necessary for anyone even remotely interested in the history of the Fab Four. David Tedeshi – who served as Martin Scorsese’s editor on both Rolling Thunder Revue and George Harrison: Living in the Material World – takes the director’s chair this time, with Scorcese backing up as producer. Together they showcase incredible BTS footage originally shot by cinéma verité icons David and Albert Maysles. Though the Maysles brothers debuted much of what they shot in their own 1964 documentary “What’s Happening! The Beatles in the U.S.A,” this new Disney + feature includes nearly twenty minutes of never-before-seen clips. And yes, it is nostalgic gold. Here are John, Paul, George and Ringo, all fresh faced and bursting with humor, energy and naïveté. Caught in the middle of the absolute frenzy that surrounds their first trip to America, they display the boyish charm of enthusiastic tourists eager to experience this long-promised land that’s going wild for their every move. Well, not everyone is screaming, crying and collecting every piece of Beatle merchandise available (get a load of the guy who still has some unopened Beatle talcum powder!). There are also a few stuffed shirts running kids out of hotel hallways and calling these young pop stars “sick.” But as enthralling as all these historical snapshots can be, Beatles ’64 finds its own voice in the way it connects past to present with touching context. “Culture?” We see a young Paul McCartney respond to a reporter. “It’s not culture, it’s a laugh.” Looking back now six decades later, Sir Paul does acknowledge the cultural shifts that aligned with Beatlemania, not the least of which was a nation mourning JFK’s assassination and utterly desperate for some joy. Along with the new interviews featuring Paul and Ringo, and some later-in-life comments from John and George, Tedeshi catches up with a few of the teenagers who were there on the front lines of fandom. From writer Jamie Bernstein’s (daughter of Leonard) devotion, to music producer Jack Douglas’s priceless story of his teenage trip to Liverpool, to senior citizens still tearing up about their first Beatles moment so long ago, Beatles ’64 weaves intimate moments from idols and fans alike into a warm and wonderful snapshot of wistful innocence. The music’s pretty catchy, too. About the Film Critic George Wolf Digital / DVD Release < All Reviews Next Film Review >

Watch Purgatory at the 2022 UK Film Review Festival. See the UKFRF 2022 lineup and buy your festival pass. Purgatory Listen to our review on the film podcast What our film review said: READ FULL REVIEW Purgatory may market itself as an educational film, but it goes beyond the mere boundaries of a public service announcement. At the end of the film, it has slowly turned into a focussed thriller, which feels like a nightmarish Groundhog Day . Proudly supporting MediCinema for our 2022 film festival.

Seth Troyer writes movie reviews for UK Film Critic. As one of the talented UK film critics, find out more here. Seth Troyer Seth Troyer is a Columbus, Ohio based artist currently working for the Metropolitan library system (they may as well pay him since he'd be there everyday anyway). Along with loving "weird, experimental" films, he is also a lifetime monster movie obsessive. Over the course of the last decade he has created many short films as well as a post-apocalyptic mini series (all available on his Youtube channel). Seth also takes part in various musical projects, and is currently attempting to publish a science fiction novel he recently completed. Follow On Twitter Read My Film Reviews

Darren Tilby writes movie reviews for UK Film Critic. As one of the talented UK film critics, find out more here. Darren Tilby My introduction to film came at an early age: hours spent watching classics like Wizard of Oz, Tom Thumb and Clash of the Titans at home with my mother undoubtedly left a lasting impression on me. But it wasn't until I discovered the horror genre, and the Universal Monster movies in particular, that I truly fell in love with film. Horror may have been my first love, but it certainly wasn't my last, and I enjoy films right across the board (although I'm a bit of a sucker for a good animated film). And while my love of film has never wavered the decision to start writing about it was a very recent one and wasn't something I had studied for. After years of suffering ill health I wanted to get back into doing something I was passionate about; pairing my love of cinema and my love of writing seemed like the obvious choice—and if nothing else it might be a way for me to articulate my thoughts on films and stop boring my girlfriend with my rambling movie-based chat. And whilst that hasn't happened, I have been incredibly fortunate to have been given the chance to write for UK Film Review; a position which has given me some amazing opportunities, allowed me to discover some fantastic indie films, and work on my writing technique in a more structured way. My favourite films, in no particular order, are Aliens, Frank, Carol, When Marnie Was There, the Universal Monster movies, and anything by Guillermo del Toro, Laika Studios and Cartoon Saloon. Follow On Twitter Read My Film Reviews

Ahmed Abbas writes movie reviews for UK Film Critic. As one of the talented UK film critics, find out more here. Ahmed Abbas Ahmed “Dr. Donothing” Abbas, a medical student at King’s College London, is a freelance writer. Ahmed has published media-related content, including film reviews, for six years on YouTube, Rotten Tomatoes, and the UK Film Review forums. He currently writes for the UK Film Review. Ahmed’s six years as a musical theatre actor awards him a unique perspective on cinema that gives his articles an edge in the populous of film review sites. Additionally, Ahmed is very knowledgeable on the technical side of screening formats and likes to include viewing recommendations based on how the picture was filmed or mastered. Ahmed is an enthusiast of most film genres but has extensive comprehension of, and reverence for, many science fiction and comic book releases. Follow him @doctor_do_nothing on Instagram. Follow On Twitter Read My Film Reviews

Watch Wicked Plans at the 2022 UK Film Review Festival. See the UKFRF 2022 lineup and buy your festival pass. Wicked Plans Listen to our review on the film podcast What our film review said: READ FULL REVIEW Everything in Wicked Plans builds up to the big reveal, where the bomber is set to carry out his task, and when it does come it is electrifyingly brilliant. It shouldn't be possible to laugh so much and take such joy from so dark a situation, but Chambers manages to take us from start to finish on a rollercoaster of hilarity which might just shine a light on the ridiculousness of certain views in world politics. Proudly supporting MediCinema for our 2022 film festival.

Taryll Baker writes movie reviews for UK Film Critic. As one of the talented UK film critics, find out more here. Taryll Baker Since around 2010, when my love for cinema truly started, I’ve been learning to watch films in a different way to that of the general viewer. Studying the craft both in front of and behind the cameras, it quickly became a passion of mine. In recent years I started to write about films on my personal blog, and that eventually lead to landing myself in the team here at UK Film Review. Like most critics (or perhaps unlike), I try to be as positive as possible whilst providing an honest and thorough review. Although it’s very hard for me to narrow it down to just a few, my favourite films include The Lord of the Rings trilogy, 12 Angry Men, Parasite, Memento, anything Marvel/DC (the MCU is rewatched yearly) and most things Scorsese, Park Chan-wook and Quentin Tarantino. Other interests include television, with shows such as Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Last Kingdom, The Walking Dead, Kingdom, Game of Thrones, and Mr. Sunshine. Theatre favourites (plays/musicals) include Hamilton, Les Misérables, Waitress, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Dear Evan Hansen and True West. You can find me on both Twitter and Instagram under the username: @taryllbaker I write short burst reviews/thoughts on Letterboxd, which if you didn’t know, is a really smart website and app for keeping track of everything you’re watching. Come join in the fun, just search my name. Follow On Twitter Read My Film Reviews

Bruna Foletto Lucas writes movie reviews for UK Film Critic. As one of the talented UK film critics, find out more here. Bruna Foletto Lucas Back in Brazil my undergrad was in Filmmaking. Upon graduating, I worked on short films and feature films, some of them went on to win awards in international and national festivals, which of course meant I became a celebrity. No, it meant that the films I’d worked on had some notoriety in niche communities. But it was enough to make a living. I’d been working at a film production company for a year when I decided I needed to make a choice – either further specialise myself in either production or in direction, or change completely. I decided on the latter. And, as much as I loved working with cinema, I didn’t want to be behind the cameras anymore, I wanted to be in front of the screen. I moved to London in 2016, completed a Master’s in Film Studies (Kingston University of London) and started volunteering everywhere I could (Film London, British Independent Film Awards). Since my passion is horror films, anything horror related I was there (London Horror Festival, London Horror Society). And through those experiences and my MA, I started writing and slowly started creating a network. My style of writing tends to be positive. Having worked on indie films I know the struggle filmmakers face, so I am not the first one to pick up on their flaws. But moreover, because I have an academic background and intend on starting a PhD in Film soon, I write academic articles, as well. You can follow me on Twitter (@Bruna_FinalGirl) to find me ranting about nonsense stuff or on Instagram (@foletto.b) to see more nonsense stories. Follow On Twitter Read My Film Reviews

Watch Pulse at the 2022 UK Film Review Festival. See the UKFRF 2022 lineup and buy your festival pass. Pulse Listen to our review on the film podcast What our film review said: READ FULL REVIEW When Rajat is talking to his brother by phone, the image is shown through the camera of their smartphones, which is a creative filming technique. Abhijit Roy develops beautiful cinematography and the music by Harsh Dave is dramatic and tense. Proudly supporting MediCinema for our 2022 film festival.