Contributions from David Jenkins | Little White Lies

Contributor David Jenkins

Review

Alita: Battle Angel

by David Jenkins

Robert Rodriguez’s latest is that rare beast: a throwback, effects-driven science fiction epic that runs on an infectious sense of fun.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

by David Jenkins

Melissa McCarthy and Richard E Grant are on top form in Marielle Heller’s melancholy tale of forgery and friendship.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Festivals

Explore the films of Elaine May at the 2019 Glasgow Film Festival

by David Jenkins

A full retrospective of this beloved director’s work caps off a tantalising programme.
Review

Mary Queen of Scots

by David Jenkins

Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie play duelling monarchs in this lifeless period piece.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Review

Island of the Hungry Ghosts

by David Jenkins

Refugees and migrating crabs are the focus of this atmospheric doc which takes place on Christmas Island.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Review

The Favourite

by David Jenkins

Olivia Colman is sublime as Queen Anne in Yorgos Lanthimos’ absurdist period tragicomedy.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

Mary Poppins Returns

by David Jenkins

Everyone’s favourite magical child carer is back in this strangely bland and uncatchy modern refit.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Review

The House That Jack Built

by David Jenkins

Lars von Trier is up to his old tricks in this absurdly macabre and deeply self-conscious portrait of a serial killer.

1
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Interviews

Lars von Trier: ‘I know how to kill’

by David Jenkins

The Danish devil talks about murder, movies and his sensational new film The House That Jack Built.
Review

Roma

by David Jenkins

Alfonso Cuaròn’s monumental love poem to Mexico and the woman who made him a man.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect

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