Contributions from David Jenkins | Little White Lies

Contributor David Jenkins

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Review

Hoard review – proudly strange and provocative

by David Jenkins

Seek out this stunning, empathetic and radical British debut from first-time British filmmaker Luna Carmoon.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Made In England: The Films Of Powell & Pressburger review – a delicious whirlwind tour

by David Jenkins

A rousing personal journey with Martin Scorsese through the films made under the iconic banner of The Archers.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry review – a perfect lead performance

by David Jenkins

A happily single Georgian woman is forced to reconsider her life of solitude when she falls in love in Elene Naveriani’s bittersweet romantic dramedy.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Colourful portraits of three individuals, each with a thoughtful, emotive expression.
Interviews

Three’s Company: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist on Challengers

by David Jenkins

The trio at the heart of Luca Guadagnino’s racy tennis drama tell all about summer camp, short shorts, and their formative Guadagnino experiences.
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Interviews

Luca Guadagnino: ‘I don’t watch tennis matches. It’s quite boring to me’

by David Jenkins

We catch up with the Italian provocateur behind Challengers: the sports drama starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, that’s getting pulses raising around the world this spring.
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Review

All You Need Is Death review – a memorable fiction debut

by David Jenkins

A young couple get more than they bargained for when they translate a rare folk ballad in this effective Irish horror.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

Opponent – a searing, psychological immigrant drama

by David Jenkins

An Iranian immigrant in Sweden seeks solace in their national wrestling team in this riveting story of internal torture.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Festivals

Cannes Film Festival 2024: the full line-up

by David Jenkins

Yorgos Lanthimos, David Cronenberg and Francis Ford Coppola roll out for France’s première film jamboree.
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Interviews

Victor Erice: ‘Cinema is a form of destiny’

by David Jenkins

On the occasion of his highly anticipated and long-awaited fourth feature film, we receive an audience with the master of Spanish cinema, who reflects on the long journey that Close Your Eyes had.
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Review

Close Your Eyes review – Erice only deals in masterworks

by David Jenkins

The legendary Spanish filmmaker returns with his first feature film in 32 years, which centres on the strange case of an actor who disappeared under mysterious circumstances.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect