Contributions from Anna Stafford | Little White Lies

Contributor Anna Stafford

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100 films to look forward to in 2026 – part one

by David Jenkins, Anna Stafford

New year, new movies! Here’s part one of our annual preview looking ahead to the year’s most exciting releases.
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Review

State of Statelessness review – an intimate meditation on exile from Tibet

by Anna Stafford

Four interconnected tales from the Tibetan diaspora come together to shape this poignant anthology film by the Drung Filmmakers’ Collective.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Bowie: The Final Act review – revisiting the supernova

by Anna Stafford

By framing Bowie’s exit as a carefully composed design, Jonathan Stiasny’s new doc The Final Act is more persuasive in theory than in execution.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Ella McCay review – comfort food reheated, with a synthetic aftertaste

by Anna Stafford

James L Brooks’ sweet, steady slice of political idealism entertains in the moment but rarely dares to surprise.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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