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Saltburn (2023) Review

Posted on November 20, 2023November 29, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

Emerald Fennell has done it again. ‘Saltburn’ (2023) is like a Shakespearean episode of ‘Skins’ with a dash of ‘Succession’, and Barry Keoghan offers a special performance. Review by Mark Carnochan.

How to Have Sex (2023) Review

Posted on November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 by Guest

Molly Manning Walker’s ‘How to Have Sex’ (2023), winner of the Un Certain Regard prize at Cannes, is a film about sex and consent thankfully absent of the male gaze. Review by Gala Woolley.

How ‘Threads’ Remains Frighteningly Relevant 40 Years On

Posted on September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 by Guest

Barry Hines and Mick Jackson constructed a straight-to-television film that depicted the horrors of nuclear annihilation in a terrifying, realistic and lasting manner. Essay by Eleanor Wise.

Scrapper (2023) Review

Posted on September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 by Guest

Charlotte Regan’s debut feature ‘Scrapper’ (2023), starring Lola Campbell and Harris Dickinson, is a worthwhile take on a story that isn’t often told. Review by Rob Jones.

Tyneside Cinema Launches Urgent Fundraising Campaign

Posted on May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 by Joseph Wade

The UK’s last surviving newsreel theatre, the Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle, has launched a fundraising campaign to save it from ‘the worst funding crisis in its history’.

Polite Society (2023) GFF Review

Posted on March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

“Truly, a star has been born in Priya Kansara” in Nida Manzoor’s unique British coming-of-age film ‘Polite Society’, a film with all the makings of a smash hit. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Girl (2023) GFF Review

Posted on March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

‘Girl’, the debut feature from Adura Onashile and 2023 Glasgow Film Festival opening night gala, features a charming performance from Le’Shantey Bonsu but is generally disappointing. Review by Mark Carnochan.

2023 BAFTA Film Awards Nominees – Full List

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 by Joseph Wade

Which films and actors have been nominated for the 2023 EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs)? The full list of nominees are available here.

Empire of Light (2022) Review

Posted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 by Joseph Wade

Sam Mendes’ follows up his award winning ‘1917’ with the oblique and tripe ‘Empire of Light’ (2022/23) starring Olivia Colman, a film that isn’t really for anyone. Review by Joseph Wade.

Enys Men (2022) Review

Posted on January 16, 2023January 19, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

Mark Jenkin follows his critically acclaimed feature debut ‘Bait’ with new colour horror film ‘Enys Men’ (2022), an example of his filmmaking prowess. Review by Mark Carnochan.

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