This November, Barbican Cinema presents Land Cinema, a season of rare films rooted in the global environmentalist movement of the past half-century, which sowed the seeds for climate justice today. Curated by Becca Voelcker, author of the new book Land Cinema in an Age of Extraction (University of California Press),
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Just a guy from Northern Ireland over sharing my life details as I continue my weight loss journey, lover of films and sports and music (like everyone on Earth) and exercise of all forms, so expect a lot of nonsense, apologies beforehand.
Tomorrow’s Too Late – ★★★★ 1/2
Tomorrow’s Too Late is a documentary that will become vital viewing for not only young transgender people, but those who want to learn about transitioning. Dyan Holloway’s story is truly inspirational in Terry Loane’s remarkable film. Musician Dylan Holloway, formerly known as Lots Holloway, stepped away from the spotlight during
Bolton International Film Festival Returns for Its Ninth Edition on 1st- 5th October 2025
The Bolton International Film Festival proudly returns for its ninth edition, running from Wed 1st Oct to Sun 5th, Oct, the BAFTA and BIFA accredited short film festival will showcase 283 short films, including 34 World premieres, 16 European and 62 National premieres – cementing its reputation as one of
Bootie’s ★★★★- HollyShorts Film Festival 2025
Bootie’s from director Milana Vayntrub is a fun as hell short film comedy. Full of empowerment in sex work, lead and writer Grace Canaan shows us that you can have a whale of a time doing something you love. Overworked assistant Emmy (Grace Canaan) also moonlights at a lap dance
Plastic Surgery ★★★★ 1/2 HollyShorts Film Festival 2025
Guy Trevellyan’s Plastic Surgery is an urgent and phenomenal short that highlights an issue that most people push to the side. He marks himself as a filmmaker we have to keep an eye on with this debut. Dr. Terra (Anna Popplewell), a trauma surgeon, is on her last shift before
My Favorite Murderer ★★★★- HollyShorts Film Festival 2025
Mitzi Akaha is fantastic in the short rom-com horror My Favorite Murderer, a film that nails it in tone, while still leaving you wanting more than the 9-minute runtime allows. Hopeless romantic Gayle (Mitzi Akaha) also loves her some true crime, so much so that her loving boyfriend Cameron (Skyler
Holy Smokes ★★★★ HollyShorts Film Festival 2025
Holy Smokes is a short film that that refuses to take itself seriously, continually conjuring up hefty laughs for its audience, yet what keeps you watching is the chemistry and performances from leads Galilea La Salvia and Alex Costello. This is one you need to catch. After “sinful” stoner Lauren
The Pic ★★★ 1/2 HollyShorts Film Festival 2025
If you are after a light and rather delightful comedy short, then Frances Chewnings’ The Pic will be right up your street. Single mum Jen (Frances Chewning) is just chilling at home after setting her daughter down when she gets a message from her friend Steve (Dan Lippert). Suddenly, she
Transcending Dimensions ★★★★ Fantasia 2025
Transcending Dimensions is a surreal blast from Toshiaki Toyoda, who aims to absorb us in every way that he can. It’s ambitious, it’s unruly, but it is never, ever, boring. Shinno (Ryûhei Matsuda) joins his client Nonoka (Haruka Imô) at a retreat with the mysterious monk/cult leader/sorcerer Master Hanzo (Chihara
Hellcat ★★★★ Fantasia 2025
Hellcat is one mighty impressive feature debut from Brock Bodell. A horror thriller that not only leaves you guessing, but has you firmly planted at the edge of your seat right until the credits. Somewhere in the middle of nowhere, in the middle of the night, Lena (Dakota Gorman) is
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