Hebe Hamilton reviews the film adaptation of Jo Nesbo’s novel. I must confess: I have never read any of Jo Nesbo’s books. Initially upon watching the trailer for The Snowman in […]
Month: October 2017
London Film Festival: ‘Let The Sunshine In’ (‘Un beau soleil intérieur’) Review
Milo Garner examines Claire Denis’ latest dramatic feature. Michael Hanake’s Happy End seemed novel in its comedic contrast to his typically austere filmography, but he isn’t alone in this sudden […]
Introducing Central DOCS Club in association with UCL Film & TV Society
Documentary Producer Nick Mastrini introduces the upcoming screenings of Central DOCS Club, an event at Picturehouse Central running in association with UCL Film & TV Society. Ever since opening in […]
London Film Festival: ‘The Florida Project’ Review
Xin Yi Wang reviews Sean Baker’s pastel-toned drama. Laughter and screams in an intense game of catch, or quietly sitting on the pavement side by side enjoying ice cream cones […]
‘North by Northwest’ Retrospective Review
Madeleine Haslam revisits North by Northwest, recently shown at BFI Southbank. “The Hitchcock picture to end all Hitchcock pictures” is how screenwriter Ernest Lehman envisioned North by Northwest. He saw […]
The Weinstein story points to darker truths about how we view women
Caroline Colvin discusses the implications of sexual assault allegations against famed Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
London Film Festival: ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Review
It’s festival season! The FilmSoc blog is covering the BFI’s 61st London Film Festival (4-15 October), diving into the myriad of films and events on offer to deliver reviews. Milo […]
‘The Conversation’ Retrospective Review
Alexandra Petrache revisits a Coppola classic, recently screened at BFI Southbank for its Thriller season launch. Found in a brutal-looking brown glassy building with a friendly and welcoming restaurant on […]
London Film Festival: ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ Review
It’s festival season! The FilmSoc blog is covering the BFI’s 61st London Film Festival (4-15 October), diving into the myriad of films and events on offer to deliver reviews. Xin […]
London Film Festival: ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ Review
It’s festival season! The FilmSoc blog is covering the BFI’s 61st London Film Festival (4-15 October), diving into the myriad of films and events on offer to deliver reviews. Calvin […]