LFF: ’71 review
The conflict in Northern Ireland may not seem at first to be the ideal or most appropriate setting for a survival thriller, but with ’71, director Yann Demange and screenwriter Gregory Burke have created one that proves its worth with class and elegant simplicity. The film begins with the introduction of Gary Hook (Jack O’Connell), a fresh recruit into … Read more
LFF: The Imitation Game review
For their biopic of Alan Turning, the mathematician, code-breaker and all-round unsung hero of World War II, screenwriter Graham Moore and director Morten Tyldum have chosen to focus on three discreet periods. We first have his school years, for which Turing is played by Alex Lawther; then comes period from when he was first hired to work at Bletchley Park to … Read more
Ten films to catch at the London Film Festival that we’ve already seen and loved
The line-up for the London Film Festival was announced this past week and it’s another mix of high profile features and semi-hidden gems. You can find the full line-up online but it can be a little overwhelming to navigate. In a effort to help you pick a few films to prioritise, I have selected ten of the best … Read more
Robin Wright Shares Her Thoughts On The State Of Cinema At A Q&A For The Congress
Recalling a few similar points that Steven Soderbergh made in his State of Cinema address, Robin Wright shared some thoughts about the state of modern Hollywood during a Q&A at the London Film Festival last year. She began by talking about how she came to be involved in making The Congress before moving into some more general observations about … Read more