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Candlelight Concerts Bring Movie Magic To Cold Winter Nights
The screen can stay dark when the music tells the story. Candlelight concerts bring a cinematic atmosphere to cold winter evenings, inviting film fans…
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Liselotte Vanophem
Freelancer by day. Film journalist by night.
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London Film Festival
‘Heysel ’85’ Review – A Devastating Football Tragedy That Deserves More Emotional Depth [LFF 2026]
The tragedy at the heart of Heysel '85 carries devastating weight. Our LFF 2026 review considers why the film needs greater emotional depth to…
London Film Festival
‘Frank and Percy’ Review – Ian McKellen And Roger Allam Make Finding Love Later In Life A Delight [LFF 2026]
Finding love later in life proves a delight in the company of Ian McKellen and Roger Allam. Frank and Percy puts their pairing at…
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‘Gentle Monster’ Review – Léa Seydoux Shines in a Powerful Drama That Holds Back [LFF 2026]
Léa Seydoux gives Gentle Monster a performance worth celebrating, even when the drama stops short of its potential. Our LFF 2026 review considers a…
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‘A Mighty Adventure’ Review: A Small Journey With Plenty of Heart [LFF 2026]
'A Mighty Adventure' is a charming animated tale of friendship and growing up, brought to life through gorgeous visuals and vivid characters.
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Beyond ‘Gentle Monster’: The Cast And Crew Discuss Their Powerful New Film [LFF 2026]
Marie Kreutzer and the Gentle Monster cast discuss the film at the BFI London Film Festival, including Léa Seydoux’s role and the story the…
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‘Wicker’ Review – A Wonderfully Weird Romance Woven With Wit [LFF 2026]
Some romances win you over by feeling familiar. ‘Wicker’ makes a persuasive case for the peculiar, finding charm in its strangeness and keeping wit…
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‘The Idiot(s)’ Review — Gets Lost in Its Own Chaos [LFF 2026]
Chaos can give a film momentum, but it can also swallow any sense of direction. ‘The Idiot(s)’ falls into the latter trap. Our LFF…
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‘Hot Spot’ Review — A Psychedelic Sci-Fi Nightmare That Takes Its Madness Too Far [LFF 2026]
There’s a point where surrendering to a film’s madness becomes waiting for it to stop. ‘Hot Spot’ crosses that line, pushing its psychedelic sci-fi…
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‘Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore?’ Review: Part Concert Film, Part Documentary, 100% Pure Nostalgia And Fun
'Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore?' blends concert footage, nostalgia and intimate moments in a joyful celebration of the iconic band.