Music Reviews and Features | Little White Lies

Genre Music

A smiling woman with curly hair singing into a microphone.
Review

Whitney

by David Jenkins

This reveal-all doc­u­men­tary about the late pop icon Whit­ney Hus­ton from direc­tor Kevin Mac­don­ald makes for com­pelling viewing.

3
Anticipation
3
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3
In Retrospect
Two individuals, a man and a woman, singing into a microphone together on stage in a dimly lit setting. The woman has blonde, wavy hair and is wearing a sparkling outfit, while the man has dark hair and is wearing a black outfit.
Review

How to Talk to Girls at Parties

by Hannah Strong

John Cameron Mitchell returns to the director’s chair with a tale of teenage inter­galac­tic romance.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Group of protesters marching, some holding signs, against a vibrant pink background.
Review

120 Beats Per Minute

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Robin Campillo’s stir­ring AIDS activist dra­ma is a vital reminder of the pow­er of protest.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A group of factory workers in blue overalls posing with arms raised in a celebratory manner.
Review

The Nothing Factory

by David Jenkins

This Cannes-win­ning work­ing class musi­cal from Portugal’s Pedro Pin­ho is not all it seems.

4
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4
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4
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Monochrome image of a man with a beard playing an electric guitar on stage, wearing a suit and tie.
Review

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

by David Jenkins

Old Slow­hand receives the big life doc­u­men­tary treat­ment, with slight­ly unin­spir­ing results.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
Theatrical troupe in ornate costumes, including a man in a red and gold waistcoat, surrounded by people in colourful, elaborate outfits.
Review

The Greatest Showman

by Manuela Lazic

Hugh Jack­man brings bound­less ener­gy and enthu­si­asm to this crowd-pleas­ing cir­cus musical.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two young women embracing, one with long blonde hair and the other with dark hair, wearing dark clothing, sitting on a couch in an indoor setting.
Review

Pitch Perfect 3

by Hannah Strong

The final film in Kay Cannon’s tril­o­gy about a group of singing friends is more awk-apel­la than a cappella.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
A person wearing a black leotard and a large white hat, performing on stage with a microphone.
Review

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami

by David Jenkins

Sophie Fiennes offers a sat­is­fy­ing­ly orig­i­nal por­trait of the icon­ic singer, artist and occa­sion­al actor.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Ornate Hindu temple with domed roofs, intricate carvings, and grand staircases leading to the entrance, set against a cloudy sky.
Review

London Symphony

by David Jenkins

Film­mak­er Alex Bar­rett deliv­ers a gor­geous, poet­ic ode to this bustling and diverse city.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two young men sitting in a dimly lit room, one in a green jacket and the other in a red jumper.
Review

England is Mine

by Bojana Duric

Debut direc­tor Mark Gill offers an unof­fi­cial look at the for­ma­tive years of Smiths front­man Morrissey.

4
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3
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3
In Retrospect