Director Mitchell Tolliday and co-writer Neil Rickatson have perfectly nailed the balance of rock music farce, a cheeky bit of horror and a helpful dollop of situational slapstick comedy in their film Murder Ballads: How to Make it in Rock ‘n’ Roll. Over the top and filled to the brim
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Before I Do (Short) ★★★★ BFI Flare 2025
Before I Do is a compelling debut from filmmaker Gitika Buttoo that tells a refreshing tale about sexuality and freedom in women from a South Asian background. The story evolves the discussion about tradition in a confident and naunced manner. On the morning of her wedding day, Mona (Nisha Emich),
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru now showing across UK cinemas
Feature documentary ‘The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru’ is set for a year-round release across UK and Ireland cinemas as a response to the world-wide 80th End of WWII Anniversary memorial activities. ★★★★☆ The Guardian Produced by Laurel Films, directed by Fang Li who was also the Executive Producer, ‘The Sinking
Three short films you should watch on World Bipolar Day (30th March)
A few years ago, I caught a short film at the London Film Festival which knocked me for six with its emotional power. This led me to the chance to review another two films from the production team of Mini Productions, and again, they were utterly and, at times, devastatingly
Park Life (Short) ★★★★ BFI Flare
Park Life is a wonderful watch. It is a film about connection and possibilities that draw you into Noah and Medhi’s brief story together. Marco De Luca has conjured a film that increasingly flourishes from one scene to the next – a romance short film that you must watch. What
Signature Entertainment releases UK trailer for Rebirth: Home Sweet Home coming to on Digital 14 April and physical media 21 April
Signature Entertainment is pleased to present the UK trailer and artwork for action horror video-game adaptation Rebirth: Home Sweet Home, releasing on Digital 14 April and on DVD & Blu-ray 21 April. Stills & Artwork: https://we.tl/t-XkLUgCFqO7 Synopsis: This supernatural action horror based on the hit video-game franchise is off-the-wall madness. American cop Jake, who
Blue Violet (Short) ★★★★ BFI Flare
Josie Charles’ impressive Blue Violet offers an ominous glimpse into the world of love and heartbreak. Thanks to her accomplished script and performance, Esme Allen has you gripped as the troubled Blue. Blue (Esme Allen) is having a nice little evening alone, making a present for her loving girlfriend, Violet
Something Is About To Happen (2023) ★★★★
A bittersweet tale of loneliness, Something Is About To Happen takes us on a troubling but wholly captivating journey. Malena Alterio is staggering as the beleaguered protagonist who simply cannot catch a break. With a final act that feels like a gut punch, this is an essential watch. Middle-aged Lucía
A Girl Named Ann – ★★★★★
Yû Irie’s A Girl Named Ann is a humane and sensitive look at the struggles the vulnerable face in escaping their desperate situation. Full of devastatingly emotional moments, Yuumi Kawai is remarkable in this challenging but necessary watch. Kagawa Ann (Yuumi Kawai) has endured a traumatic childhood as a primary
The Moon – ★★★1/2
Yuya Ishii’s latest film, The Moon , is a narrative puzzle with two stories vying for attention. The result is a complex, narrative that loses some of its potency by the chilling finale. However, there is a lot here that works, and it remains a film that is worth a couple of hours of your time.
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