From co-directors, Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn, the infamous fallout between former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy and his captain Roy Keane, prior to the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea/Japan, is presented in both tense and often hilarious detail in Saipan. Continue reading Film Review: ‘Saipan’ (2025) – BFI London Film Festival
A fine British comedy-drama, The Choral has Nicholas Hytner and Alan Bennett combining to bring a wholesome story, set during the First World War, where Ralph Fiennes is present to express his unmatched versatility. Continue reading Film Review: ‘The Choral’ (2025) – BFI London Film Festival
Julia Roberts delivers what is normally considered a “career-defining” performance, though the film itself mismatches the quality of its star. Continue reading Film Review: ‘After the Hunt’ (2025) – BFI London Film Festival
The Palme d’Or winner, It Was Just an Accident, featured in a gala screening at this year’s BFI London Film Festival. Continue reading Film Review: ‘It Was Just an Accident’ (2025) – BFI London Film Festival
Anora is a problematic success. Continue reading Film Review: ‘Anora’ (2024) – BFI London Film Festival
Bulgarian military officials and a complete unit find themselves digging random holes in the middle of a field. The reason? The pursuit of an alien object led by a psychic. Continue reading Film Review: ‘Triumph’ (2024) – BFI London Film Festival
Max Williamson leads a double-life: London-based writer by day, sex worker by night. Continue reading Film Review: ‘Sebastian’ (2024) – BFI London Film Festival
With a career featuring the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, the musical career of Elton John is coming to an end. Continue reading Film Review: ‘Elton John: Never Too Late’ (2024) – BFI London Film Festival
A legend in the Hollywood makeup scene, Hope Goldman (Elizabeth Banks) is on the verge of launching her own range of products, and with a television interview recorded, she’s about to take her career to the next level…or so she thinks. Continue reading Film Review: ‘Skincare’ (2024) – BFI London Film Festival
Former women’s prison, HMP Prison Holloway, is awaiting its demolition as it sits abandoned and desolate, existing in a stale form as wildlife gradually reclaims its land. Continue reading Film Review: ‘Holloway’ (2024) – BFI London Film Festival
