04 Oct 2022
10 Must-See Films at BFI London Film Festival 2022
As the latest edition of the festival returns to the capital, Ella Kemp highlights some of this year's most essential features
Articles by Ella Kemp
Favourite films: Moulin Rouge!, Magnolia, Singin’ in the Rain
Favourite actors: George MacKay, James Stewart, Gena Rowlands
Favourite filmmakers: Marielle Heller, Paul Thomas Anderson, Steve McQueen
11 Aug 2022
Nope review – Jordan Peele does it again with electrifying, original sci-fi
Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer are on tremendous form in a bold grappling with art that sets a new precedent for the blockbuster
13 May 2022
Everything Everywhere All at Once review – a beautiful cacophony about the power of maximalist love
Filmmaking duo Daniels are back with another silly yet profoundly emotional tale of companionship and kindness above all else
02 Mar 2022
The Batman review – mostly compelling Robert Pattinson reboot plays it safe
Matt Reeves' very serious take on Gotham's iconic hero grips in the moment, but is neither fun or dark enough to fully define itself
21 Oct 2021
Dear Evan Hansen review – bad timing damages the power of a complex hit
Ben Platt’s age isn’t the only thing that stops a poignant but misguided Broadway adaptation from reaching its potential
31 Aug 2021
Annette review – a maddening and kaleidoscopic love affair
Leos Carax and Sparks' ambitious musical meditation on love and art is as beguiling as it is frustrating, as rich as it is empty
09 Aug 2021
Vivo review – derivative musical stirs Lin-Manuel Miranda fatigue
The prolific Hamilton star lends his voice and songwriting talent to a singing kinkajou in a well-intentioned but familiar animation
01 Jul 2021
Freaky review – deceptively astute body-swap horror
Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton give it their all in a wildly fun genre subversion that’s more social than physical
21 Jun 2021
Luca review – Pixar’s familiar story of acceptance still sparkles
Two Italian boys find themselves over a summer where anything is possible in a well-trodden but charming coming-of-ager
04 Jun 2021
20 Unmissable Films Still to Come in 2021, Ranked by How Excited You Should Be
Beatles! Broadway! Beautiful boys! With seven months of the year still to go, Ella Kemp weighs up the biggest UK cinema releases...
26 May 2021
Cruella review – wickedly entertaining Disney revamp
Emma Stone shines in director Craig Gillespie’s bold and flashy origin story of the infamous 101 Dalmatians villain
25 May 2021
A Quiet Place Part II review – stressful sequel looks good and sounds immense
John Krasinski's horror-thriller follow-up offers more of the same, but proves a tremendous showcase for actor Millicent Simmonds