Contributions from Adam Woodward | Little White Lies

Contributor Adam Woodward

A portrait illustration of a bald Black man with a serious expression, wearing a grey jacket.
Interviews

Shola Amoo: ‘The media’s depiction of blackness needs constant analysis’

by Adam Woodward

The British-Nigerian filmmaker on his intimate portrait of black masculinity, The Last Tree.
A man with a dark beard and hat peers through a golden-framed doorway, set against a warm, amber-coloured interior.
Review

Hotel Mumbai

by Adam Woodward

Anthony Maras depicts a real-life tragedy in this grim action-thriller.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Two well-dressed individuals, a woman in a pale beige outfit and a man in a dark suit, sitting together on a patterned sofa against a floral wallpaper background.
Review

The Goldfinch

by Adam Woodward

Ansel Elgort and Nicole Kidman star in this disastrously dull adaptation of Donna Tartt’s best-seller.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect
Cracked astronaut helmet; reflective visor with distorted view of bearded man's face.
Review

Bait

by Adam Woodward

Director Mark Jenkin chronicles a dying way of life in this boldly experimental seaside drama.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A young man in dark clothing holding a weapon, standing in front of a large, fantastical creature with horns, teeth, and a monstrous appearance.
Interviews

Louis Leterrier on realising a lifelong dream with The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

by Adam Woodward

The director of Netflix’s prequel series reveals how Jim Henson inspired him to become a filmmaker.
Man in green jacket, woman in red coat sitting at table
Review

Pain & Glory

by Adam Woodward

Pedro Almodóvar reunites with some familiar faces for this masterful trip down memory lane.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two people, a man and a woman, smiling and laughing together. The man is wearing a colourful, patterned shirt, while the woman has long, blonde hair.
Video

Quentin Tarantino and Margot Robbie on the real Sharon Tate

by Adam Woodward

The director and star of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood tell the story of one of the film’s key scenes.
A person wearing a colourful, patterned jacket and trousers, walking down a tree-lined street.
Incoming

Chris Morris is back with incendiary satire The Day Shall Come

by Adam Woodward

Read an explosive statement from the Four Lions writer/​director on his latest political comedy.
Two men in suits sitting at a bar, glasses and bottle of alcohol on the table, framed photographs on the wall behind them.
Festivals

Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman to close the 63rd BFI London Film Festival

by Adam Woodward

The director’s upcoming crime drama is set for its international première on 13 October.
Two men in suits sitting at a bar, glasses and bottle of alcohol on the table, framed photographs on the wall behind them.
Festivals

Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman to open the 57th New York Film Festival

by Adam Woodward

The legendary director’s long-gestating mob epic will finally be unveiled 27 September.