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BFI LFF Review: A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood
For my final review of a film from the British Film Institute’s London Film Festival 2019, I consider A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood – a step into the world of the American children’s television host, Mr Rogers. A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood Screening Date – Saturday, 12th October 2019 Whilst not very well…
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BFI LFF Review: Le Mans ’66
A short review of a film from the British Film Institute’s London Film Festival 2019 – Le Mans ’66 (or, as the Americans insist on marketing it, Ford v Ferrari). Le Mans ’66 Screening Date – Thursday, 10th October 2019 I wasn’t sure about booking this one, since I’m not a motor racing fan, but…
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BFI LFF Review: Knives Out
A short review of a film from the British Film Institute’s London Film Festival 2019 – Knives Out. In the tradition of Agatha Christie, this American take on a country house full of outlandish suspects is great fun. Knives Out Screening Date – Tuesday, 8th October 2019 Rian Johnson appears to have survived the hostile…
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BFI LFF Review: The Two Popes
A review of a film from the British Film Institute’s London Film Festival 2019 – The Two Popes – which considers the friendship between the current and previous Pontiff. The Two Popes Screening Date – Tuesday, 8th October 2019 Pryce and Hopkins have long been two of my acting heroes, so I jumped at the…
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BFI LFF Review: The Report
A review of a film from the British Film Institute’s London Film Festival 2019 – The Report – the story of one man’s fight to call the American government to task for their complicity in torture, post 9/11. The Report Screening Date – Sunday, 6th October 2019 One of my particular interests, as a current…
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BFI LFF Review: Jojo Rabbit
A review of a film from the British Film Institute’s London Film Festival 2019 – Jojo Rabbit – with young Jojo navigating his way through a childhood dominated by the Second World War and by his imaginary friend, who bears more than a passing resemblance to a certain Nazi leader… Jojo Rabbit Saturday, 5th October…
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BFI LFF Review: Lucky Grandma
A short review of a film from the British Film Institute’s London Film Festival 2019 – Lucky Grandma – a widow gets into some comic capers, when she steals from the mob. Lucky Grandma Friday, 4th October 2019 (evening) Presented with the usual telephone directory of films to choose from at this year’s BFI London…
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BFI LFF Review: The King
A review of a film from the British Film Institute’s London Film Festival, 2019 – The King – based on Shakespeare’s Henriad. The King Friday, 4th October 2019 (afternoon) My BFI London Film Festival 2019 odyssey began with a historical drama… I’ll state right up front that there are a number of reasons why I…
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BFI London Film Festival 2017 – Week Two
The BFI London Film Festival 2017 concluded last week. Here are my reviews of the films which we went to see in Week 2; The Shape of Water, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, The Forgiven, Journey’s End & Bad Genius… The Shape of Water I’m still reeling from this extraordinary film and finding it…
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BFI London Film Festival 2017 – Week One
The BFI London Film Festival 2017 kicked off last week. Here are my reviews of the films which we went to see in Week 1; Breathe, Ghost Stories, Beach Rats, My Friend Dahmer & Rift (Rökkur)… Breathe Breathe was the film chosen for the Opening Gala of this year’s BFI London Film Festival and it also…
