30 Oct 2020
African Apocalypse review – grappling with the heart of darkness
Rob Lemkin's documentary of colonial ghosts is a superb piece of historiography that's slightly let down by a sloppy framing device
Articles by Jack Blackwell
Favourite films: Apocalypse Now, The Social Network, No Country For Old Men
Favourite actors: Florence Pugh, Timothée Chalamet, Willem Dafoe
Favourite filmmakers: Paul Thomas Anderson, Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan
30 Oct 2020
Song Without a Name review – dreamlike unearthing of Peru’s forgotten history
Melina León's debut film about a woman whose baby is stolen has a brilliant first act and style to burn, but eventually loses momentum
25 Oct 2020
His House review – refugee horror is timely and terrifying
Remi Weekes' ambitious and empathetic debut makes incredible use of a modest budget, conjuring stunning visuals and chilling scares
21 Oct 2020
Totally Under Control review – intermittently astonishing COVID doc
Alex Gibney's look at America's disastrous handling of the pandemic is studious and important, even as it peters out
16 Oct 2020
After Love review – a quiet drama that strains credibility
Joanna Scanlan plays a grieving widow who learns that her husband was having an affair in this frustrating debut from Aleem Khan
14 Oct 2020
Limbo review – asylum seeker dramedy might be the year’s funniest film
Hilarious yet melancholy, Ben Sharrock's beautiful, ambitious debut shines a light on the absurdity of Britain's immigration system
06 Oct 2020
Herself review – Irish domestic abuse drama suffers from tonal whiplash
Despite its forceful lead performance, Phyllida Lloyd's film tries to tell a dark, upsetting story in a light-hearted way and comes up short
05 Oct 2020
Mogul Mowgli review – strained but affecting tale of culture clash
A fantastic Riz Ahmed writes and stars in this deeply personal, emotional and somewhat indulgent film about a British-Pakistani rapper
02 Oct 2020
The Trial of the Chicago 7 review – thrillingly old-school courtroom drama
Entertaining, righteous, and packed with superb performances, Aaron Sorkin's second directorial effort has real fire in its belly
24 Sep 2020
Enola Holmes review – Millie Bobby Brown dazzles as Sherlock’s little sister
The Stranger Things star leads a fun, scrappy, and family-friendly take on the Conan Doyle legend, co-starring Henry Cavill
21 Sep 2020
Residue review – a furious and profound study of gentrification
Merawi Gerima's debut film is an astonishing, beautiful and transporting piece about the links between memory and community
17 Sep 2020
Bill & Ted Face the Music review – entertaining enough Greatest Hits package
Almost 30 years on from Bogus Journey, this belated follow-up won't win prizes for originality but still works as a sweet tribute act