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A family walk in the woods together.
Review

A Quiet Place Part II

Once in a while, a sequel lives up to or even surpasses the original. One of those instances is right…

· Film Updates · 27.05.21
A man and a woman stare at each other as a light bursts in between them.
Review

Shadow and Bone

Shadow and Bone is overall a well-directed, perfectly acted, smart and thrilling exploration of identity, grief and class politics that…

· Film Updates · 21.04.21
A young man dressed in a cap and a jacket stands in an empty auditorium.
Interview

Michael Carnick, John Berchtold and Sammi Rotibi on The Forbidden Wish

Director Michael Carnick, and stars John Berchtold and Sammi Rotibi discuss their film The Forbidden Wish, now available on VOD.

Film Updates · 09.04.21
A young man stares at a portable device in front of him in this still from the film A Hard Problem
Interview

hazart and John Berchtold on A Hard Problem

Filmmaking duo hazart and star John Berchtold discuss their film A Hard Problem, which debuted at the 2021 edition of…

Film Updates · 22.03.21
A man and a woman stand next to each other in a darkly lit room in this still from the film A Hard Problem
Cinequest Review

A Hard Problem

Marking the feature length directorial debut of filmmaking duo hazart, A Hard Problem is an engaging, thrilling and surprisingly nuanced…

· Film Updates · 22.03.21
Two men swim in the ocean in this still from the film Firebird.
BFI Flare Review

Firebird

Firebird is a towering, cathartic and emotionally powerful film, anchored by excellent lead performances from stars Tom Prior and Oleg…

· Film Updates · 21.03.21
A woman sitting in a couch in this still from Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil.
SXSW Review

Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil

Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil is a brutally honest, unflinching, heartbreaking and cathartic portrait of mental health, trauma, addiction…

· Film Updates · 17.03.21
The central characters of Zack Snyder's Justice League stand side by side amidst a scene of carnage.
Review

Zack Snyder’s Justice League

Zack Snyder’s Justice League is a great success that will not only please Snyder’s hardcore fanbase, but also casual fans…

· Film Updates · 15.03.21
A young man and young woman anxiously stare at something off-screen while in the woods.
Review

Chaos Walking

Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley shine in this highly engaging, surprisingly nuanced and incredibly timely dystopian sci-fi that is much…

· Film Updates · 03.03.21
A young girl and a woman stand in the middle of a packed street.
Berlinale Review

Beans

Beans is a wonderful coming-of-age film highlighting some very significant events in the indigenous history. It does have some uneven…

Film Updates · 02.03.21
Director Will Wernick on set of a movie.
Interview

Will Wernick on Safer at Home

We speak to director Will Wernick about everything from the inspiration behind his new film Safer at Home to filming…

Film Updates · 26.02.21
A group of friends during a Zoom meeting in this still from the movie Safer at Home.
Review

Safer at Home

Safer at Home is an intriguing, genuinely engrossing microthriller that will keep audiences firmly on the edge of their seats.

· Film Updates · 26.02.21
A soldier dressed in an army uniform sits on a chair while talking to someone on the phone in this still from the movie Cherry.
Review

Cherry

Tom Holland delivers a haunting, searing and devastating performance but even he can’t save Cherry from

· Film Updates · 25.02.21
A woman dressed in a red jumpsuit stares at her reflection in the mirror while holding a red shoe.
Interview

Allison Pearce on Superior

Costume designer Allison Pearce discusses her work on the film ‘Superior’, which had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance…

Film Updates · 08.02.21
Director Nicholas Ashe Bateman on the set of his film The Wanting Mare.
Interview

Nicholas Ashe Bateman on The Wanting Mare

Director Nicholas Ashe Bateman discusses his feature length directorial debut ‘The Wanting Mare’.

Film Updates · 08.02.21
A woman dressed in a yellow coat and a striped shirt stares at a man dressed in a green jacket standing next to her.
Sundance Review

Together Together

Nikole Beckwith’s Together Together, which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on 31st January 2021, is a…

Film Updates · 08.02.21
Review

Judas and the Black Messiah

Judas and the Black Messiah is a bold and unflinching film that is a vitally important watch. It sees a…

· Film Updates · 08.02.21
A woman standing and looking sinister.
Review

Saint Maud

Anchored by a powerful, devastating performance from Morfydd Clark, ‘Saint Maud’ is a harrowing, unforgettable experience and a strong contender…

· Film Updates · 08.02.21
A man standing in the snow in front of a mountainscape.
Review

Sator

Incorporating a unique mix of home videos and traditionally shot footage, Sator is a haunting, mesmerizing and unsettling experience that…

· Film Updates · 05.02.21
A woman dressed in a red jumpsuit stares at her reflection in the mirror while holding a red shoe.
Interview

Mia Cioffi Henry on Superior

Cinematographer Mia Cioffi Henry discusses her work on the film ‘Superior’, which had its world premiere at the 2021 Sundance…

Film Updates · 05.02.21
A woman drives a car while a sleeping boy sits in the backseat.
Sundance Review

Hive

Hive is a very reflective and profound movie about the hardships being faced by a woman in difficult times. It…

Film Updates · 05.02.21
A woman stands in front of a house at night.
Review

The Wanting Mare

Once every few years, a movie comes along that is so special and so unique, so original and daring, that…

· Film Updates · 05.02.21
A man and a woman kiss in the middle of an aquarium.
Review

Little Fish

Anchored by powerful performances from Olivia Cooke and Jack O’Connell, and the undeniable chemistry between them, Little Fish is an…

· Film Updates · 05.02.21
A teenage girl with a face mask on holds a marble up to her eye.
Interview

Jane Schoenbrun and Anna Cobb on Were all going to the world’s Fair’

Director Jane Schoenbrun and actress Anna Cobb discuss their new film ‘We’re All Going to the World’s Fair’, which had…

Film Updates · 03.02.21