23 Nov 2022
Lady Chatterley’s Lover review – well-acted and raunchy Netflix adaptation
Emma Corrin impresses in Laure de Clermont-Tonnerr's sexually-charged take on the classic novel, though it fumbles the ending
Articles by Emily Maskell
17 Oct 2022
Bros review – a self-indulgent and fauxgressive gay rom-com
Billy Eichner's disappointing new film paints queer life at arm's length, opting for a sanitised perspective of the LGBTQ+ community
03 Oct 2022
1976 review – taut women-centric thriller pops with intrigue and colour
Actor-turned-director Manuela Martelli’s brilliant character study immerses viewers in the paranoid political landscape of 1970s Chile
16 Sep 2022
Do Revenge review – enjoyable but hollow Gen Z black comedy
Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes star in an entertaining though ultimately undercooked high school riff on Strangers on a Train
18 Aug 2022
Anaïs in Love review – beguiling and leisurely portrait of queer romance
Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet delivers a warm and comedic exploration of feminine desire that feels like a breath of fresh air
20 Jun 2022
The Princess review – Diana seen through a new kaleidoscopic lens
Ed Perkins' compelling but elusive documentary pieces together a troubled life using footage captured by the press, sans narration
16 Jun 2022
Fire of Love review – visually stunning portrait of two daring volcanologists
Sara Dosa’s reflective documentary offers breathtaking spectacle but is let down by an unstable narrative approach
13 Jun 2022
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande review – Emma Thompson on top form in refreshing sex dramedy
The beloved British actor finds a perfect match in Daryl McCormack with this original romance about a rendezvous in a hotel room
28 May 2022
Luzzu review – gripping, neo-realist tale of a Maltese fisherman’s survival
This heartfelt ode to life on the water from writer-director Alex Camilleri is as stoic in its execution as it is observant
17 May 2022
The Road Dance review – a remote and distant Scottish period drama
Great performances and rich atmosphere can't draw attention away from this film’s muddied sexual assault plot
06 May 2022
Wake Up Punk review – erratic and insubstantial recounting of anarchist rebellion
Nigel Askew’s indulgent documentary has bold intentions but it ultimately fails to realise any of the promise of its lead premise
30 Mar 2022
Wet Sand review – a sombre hymn to identity and self-acceptance
Elene Naveriani’s stylish and sorrowful queer drama is a moving account of grief in the face of adversity, set in her native Georgia