Contributions from Eve Watling | Little White Lies

Contributor Eve Watling

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Review

A Cambodian Spring

by Eve Watling

This thought­ful doc­u­men­tary shines a light on the Cam­bo­di­an activists resist­ing the unlaw­ful actions of Prime Min­is­ter Hun Sen.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two figures silhouetted against a bright, sun-dappled forest backdrop.
Review

By the Time It Gets Dark

by Eve Watling

Anocha Suwichakornpong’s dream­like inves­ti­ga­tion into the his­to­ry of activism in Thai­land is well worth catching.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A young woman with curly hair, looking out of a bus window with a pensive expression.
Review

Stockholm My Love

by Eve Watling

A rare mis­fire from direc­tor Mark Cousins, as he turns his cam­era to the streets of the Swedish capital.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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If You Like...

10 lesser-known music docs you should watch

by Eve Watling

Seek out these great musi­cal por­traits, fea­tur­ing David Bowie, Lil Wayne and Leonard Cohen.
A man in camouflage clothing interacts with a small furry animal on a grassy field.
If You Like...

Six great sports movies for people who hate sport

by Eve Watling

You don’t have to be mad on organ­ised phys­i­cal activ­i­ty to enjoy these films.
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Incoming

Who should play the Genie in the live-action Aladdin?

by Eve Watling

Will Smith is report­ed­ly in talks to take over from Robin Williams in the icon­ic role.
A man shouting on stage in a dimly lit room, wearing a camouflage pattern shirt.
Review

Bunch of Kunst

by Eve Watling

This doc about bile-spilling anar­cho-rock­ers Sleaford Mods is also an encap­su­la­tion of work­ing class malaise.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Letters from Baghdad

by Eve Watling

The con­tro­ver­sial life and times of explor­er Gertrude Bell is the sub­ject of this patch­work doc nar­rat­ed by Til­da Swinton.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Giant gorilla looming over two people, male and female, against a dark background.
Incoming

Does the world really need a King Kong TV show?

by Eve Watling

The giant movie ape is set for a return to the small screen.
Trailers

Watch Alison Brie play a dirty nun in The Little Hours trailer

by Eve Watling

Apos­ta­sy, heresy and eat­ing blood are just some of these sis­ters’ sins…
A man and woman performing on stage, playing guitar and singing into microphones, with a drum set visible in the background.
Incoming

Take a first look at Lady Gaga in A Star is Born

by Eve Watling

The pop star is appear­ing along­side Bradley Coop­er in a remake of the clas­sic musical.
A young woman wearing a navy blue coat and a red knitted jumper stands outdoors against a backdrop of autumn foliage.
Women In Film

25 new films by female directors you need to see

by Eve Watling

2017 is shap­ing up to be an excep­tion­al year for women behind the camera.