United Kingdom
Chloe, Alistair and Ryan report from BFI London Film Festival, reviewing films Wonderstruck, Pickups, Breathe and many more!
In Andrew Haigh’s Lean On Pete, a young boy bonds with a horse headed to a slaughterhouse, and is a great cinematic experience.
Prepare to be utterly charmed by Stephen Frears’ Victoria & Abdul, a warm, twee film that gives movies for senior audiences a good name.
Blade Runner 2049 is a blockbuster with brains, heart and an abundance of style, that will certainly reward repeat viewings.
Trophy is unflinching in its approach to trophy hunting. While it lacks definite solutions it more than makes up for with stunning visuals.
Dennis Skinner: Nature of the Beast paints a picture of one of Britain’s most likeable politicians: Labour MP Dennis Skinner.
Anti Matter displays ingenious science fiction storytelling on a micro budget- but sadly, the film falls down a wormhole of its own making.
God’s Own Country, a unique coming out story, is an amazing directorial debut for Francis Lee despite some minor, forgivable missteps.
Coogan and Brydon bare their truest selves in The Trip To Spain, resulting in an emotional and bitingly honest chord that rings mellifluous with the viewer.
The Limehouse Golem finds ways to toy with you at every turn, making it entertaining viewing despite its seemingly conventional premise.
Final Portrait is filled with acute vigor, seamlessly-interwoven humor, impeccable historical accuracy, and superb acting that combine for another Tucci gem.
Lady Macbeth pokes at the romanticized perspective of Victorian-set films, becoming more akin to a macabre neo-noir.
England Is Mine is a blend of fact and fiction, delving into the early life of The Smiths frontman Steven Morrissey.
6 Days is a mostly well-made film based on true events, but its similarity to our current political climate makes it an uncomfortable watch.
Although filled with flaws, this charming mini-sequel, Red Nose Day Actually is hard to criticise due to its good, charitable intentions.