The Danish Girl
Transgender meets the silver screen: TAKE ONE writer Xanthe Gilmore reviews Tom Hooper’s controversial latest release, THE DANISH GIRL
Category Archives: Reviews
Contempt (Le Mépris)
“Not just sex, but more. More!” Take One writer Xanthe Gilmore explains why Godard’s 1963 classic ‘Contempt’ (‘Le Mepris’) is well worth a watch
Bridge Of Spies
It’s easy to see why Steven Spielberg jumped at the chance to film Matt Sharman’s script based on this true Cold War story – Andrew Nickolds reviews.
UK Film Festival – Closing Night
Edd Elliott surveys the films of the closing night of this year’s UK Film Festival.
Carol
Andrew Nickolds isn’t head over heels for Todd Haynes’ romance CAROL.
Steve Jobs
Andrew Nickolds reviews Danny Boyle’s take on STEVE JOBS.
Song of the Sea
SONG OF THE SEA is a fun and beautiful Irish indie animation from Tomm Moore and Cartoon Saloon, soon to be released on Blu-Ray, VOD and DVD.
Warriors
WARRIORS is part DODGEBALL-type underdog story, part travelogue and part polemic – Andrew Nickolds explains it all.
The Wait
Presented at the London Film Festival in the “First Feature Film” category, THE WAIT is a delicate tale about a mother’s grief after losing her only son.
SPECTRE Review
SPECTRE is as entertaining as Bond would be, but relies on older films and wants to have its cake and eat it too. Jim Ross reviews.