United Kingdom
Rebecca is not a bad or dull film, but it squanders the immense potential for something vital and thrilling in du Maurier’s tale.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a story about stories, why we share and retell them, and why we adapt them.
Ultimately, it is better to take the glorification of a powerful figure with a grain of salt, rather than a spoonful of sugar.
Hannibal Rising poses the question about what kinds of monsters we make of ourselves by settling for the aesthetics of political virtue.
Daryl MacDonald spoke with Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart to discuss the third in their unofficial Celtic folklore triptych: Wolfwalkers.
Andrew Young spoke with director Bassam Tariq about his film Mogul Mowgli, working with Riz Ahmed, his own experiences of diaspora, and more!
Attack The Block from Joe Cornish remains a rare gem that challenges the audience just as much as it entertains.
Rose Plays Julie archaeologically digs through human suffering, one fragment at a time, bringing its characters’ traumas out to see the light.
It is a tonal trick of some skill that Harry Macqueen has pulled off with Supernova and thankfully, he spoke to Andrew Young about just how he did it.
French Exit is one of the most distinctive films of the year, delivering witty dialogue, nuanced performances and a resounding depiction of acceptance.
In an era where hand-drawn animations are fewer and fewer, films like this one ought to be shouted from the rooftops and celebrated.
With Mangrove, Steve McQueen crafted a beautiful, shattering testament to the power of community amid the horrors of tense racial relations.
With strong performances and boldly deliberate pacing, even the odd misstep can’t stop the fact that Rose really packs a punch.
A small-scale, intimate story of strength and friendship it may be, but Herself has a thematic reach well beyond its plot.