Adam Solomons

25 Feb 2021

20 Essential Films You Can Stream on Disney+ Star

As the streaming platform's new adult channel arrives with a whopping 276 films in tow, we highlight some of the best additions

07 Jan 2021

Pieces of a Woman review – a marvellous showcase for Vanessa Kirby

Kornél Mundruczó's uncompromising drama about a Jewish family facing trauma is powered by an unforgettable lead performance

23 Oct 2020

Tracey Deer on Beans: “There is still so much work to be done”

The filmmaker is trying to reshape Canadians’ understanding of the country’s Indigenous community. Adam Solomons talks to the TIFF prize-winner about her debut narrative feature

21 Oct 2020

Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You review – stirring and transcendent making-of

The Boss's first collaboration with the full E Street Band in over 35 years is brought to life in this brilliantly spirited documentary

28 Sep 2020

The Great Buster: A Celebration review – icon of silent film is still the pinnacle

Peter Bogdanovich’s documentary on Buster Keaton is a decent portrait of an early cinema hero – but you’ll learn more from Keaton’s own, uproarious work

28 Sep 2020

76 Days review – eerie look at the start of the pandemic

This brave chronicle of four Wuhan hospitals battling the first cases of COVID-19 makes for bleak but essential viewing

18 Sep 2020

In Five Films: Keanu Reeves

To mark the release of Bill & Ted Face the Music, we look back at Keanu Reeves’ singular stardom in five key performances

15 Sep 2020

One Night in Miami review – brilliantly acted alternate history

Regina King’s directorial debut is a formidable what-if centred around four Black American icons, bolstered by great performances

17 Aug 2020

Seven Days of Streaming: The Subdued Intelligence of Lucas Hedges

From the emotional heights of Manchester by the Sea to the quirky cuts of Moonrise Kingdom, here's how to curate your own Lucas Hedges season at home in seven key films

22 Jun 2020

20 Essential Films You Can Stream on MUBI’s Library

With the streaming service's library now available on iOS and Android devices, we highlight some of the best films on the platform

27 May 2020

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: Looking Back on Spielberg’s Relic With A Bad Rep

Indy's second adventure was a huge hit, but remains increasingly divisive. Now Adam Solomons asks... is it possible to enjoy Temple of Doom in spite of its problems?