LFF Review: The Duke of Burgundy
After Berberian Sound Studio, Peter Strickland strikes once again with another mind-bendingly odd slice of British magic, says Ben Robins.
After Berberian Sound Studio, Peter Strickland strikes once again with another mind-bendingly odd slice of British magic, says Ben Robins.
Joseph Henderson talks about the highly anticipated Gone Girl – an almost flawless and exquisitely paced masterpiece.
Our writer Ben Robins is attending the London Film Festival for The Edge! Here is his first review of Camp X-Ray with Kristen Stewart.
This week we’ve got eight films lined up including a triple helping of Dragons to get you all fired up and two cracking comedies that will have you in stitches.
The French Cinema Night finds its root in the European Recreate Programme and developed as one of the strong strand, yet slightly aside, of the festival.
Maps to the Stars is an objectively intelligent film, but lacks the emotional intensity of Cronenberg’s earlier work, says Joseph Henderson.
Union Films lists the screenings and events that are held during this first week of term.
The opening night started the festival on a rather classical but deeply enjoyable note, says our Film Editor.
The film’s entire demeanor is so well refined that it becomes clear very quickly that Allen could make films like this in his sleep, and at times it almost feels like he is, says Ben Robins.
Mira is all about the build-up, and with a set-up as lean and intriguing as this one, he finds a lot of joy in gradually ramping up the tension, says Ben Robins.
Amy and Scarlett take a look at the films hitting UK cinemas this week, including the highly-anticipated Gone Girl.
Once the narrative unfolds, it gets clear that Cronenberg’s exploration of the themes he tackles dramatically steps aside any first expectation, says our Film Editor.
Corbijn faithfully handles this brooding and carefully constructed political allegory with praiseworthy poise, says Joseph Henderson.
The harmonious balance between the substance and style of the film makes it a truly expressive and accomplished work, says Joseph Henderson.