Siberia
Not all art is comprehensible, and Ferrara seems to be content with leaving some audience members out in the cold, puzzling over their Jungian-laden experience of a film.
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The Two Popes
The title of THE TWO POPES alone sounds makes it sound like a religious film that will pack a punch of witty jokes. What the film circulates and builds upon is the cult of personality that surrounds the role of Pope and the papacy as a whole. Elle Haywood reviews.
And Then We Danced
In Levan Akin’s third feature, AND THEN WE DANCED, comes a tale of innate bravery, masterful performances, and a promising story of youthful ambition and the hurdles that must be overcome to attain glory for a young gay dancer in a conservative country. In a studio in Georgia, professional dancer Merab (Levan Gelbakhani) recites a … Continue reading And Then We Danced
Lara
Elle Haywood reviews LARA, “a stand-out piece from this year’s London Film Festival”.
The Lodge
THE LODGE executes a gripping horror, and whilst it is by no means a heart-stopping thriller, its subtle, susurrus nature is sure to snare the audience in its icy grip. Elle Haywood reviews at London Film Festival.
A Fantastic Woman
Writer-director Sebastian Leilo takes his fantastic woman and puts her through what is decidedly not a fantastic time. Ben Jones reviews.
BFI LFF Diary #2
Jack Toye provides a sample of life at The London Film Festival 2014.
Captain Phillips
For a film that wrings such expertly orchestrated tension from real life events, CAPTAIN PHILLIPS turns out to be surprisingly unmemorable.
Crossfire Hurricane
This loving tribute to a milestone of British rock takes an insightful and evocative approach to the genre, writes Ed Frost.
Beware of Mr. Baker
Jay Bulger’s all-encompassing documentary BEWARE OF MR. BAKER peers behind the dark glasses and gruff facade of one Ginger Baker. Ed Frost reviews at London Film Festival.