Talent Hayley Squires

Review

Blitz – A vital fragment of the Steve McQueen saga

by Rógan Graham

A mother and son reunion takes place on the bomb-shattered streets of World War Two-era London in this sweeping historical melodrama.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two people sitting on a sofa, man wearing grey vest and woman wearing yellow top.
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
A woman in a red floral dress stands in a snowy landscape.
Review

True Things

by Steph Green

Harry Wootliff’s adaptation of Deborah Kay Davies’ novel boasts charming leads but struggles with outdated gender politics.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Intense green-yellow lighting on man with long beard and curly hair, brooding expression.
Review

In the Earth

by Hannah Strong

Ben Wheatley goes back to basics in this understated yet supremely effective 21st century folk horror.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Woman operating a sewing machine, sewing red fabric on a dark background.
Review

In Fabric

by Anton Bitel

Peter Strickland spins a yarn about a haunted dress in this fashionable freakout.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Family walking down a brick-lined alley, surrounded by fences and foliage.
Review

I, Daniel Blake

by David Jenkins

Ken Loach’s latest polemic has a vital message that’s diluted by some heavy-handed direction.

4
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect

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