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Expecting the unexpected
In a landscape often dominated by predictable scares, the film Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant has emerged as a surprising and
Friday the 13th Donald Munro 20593
When Friday the 13th first hit theaters, the critical reception was less a celebration and more a vicious assault. Reviewers
Klara and the Sun
The true magic of literature lies not in what we are shown, but in the power it grants us to
Walter Koenig dies at 90 by Jennie Kermode
The curtain has drawn on the life of Walter Koenig, a celebrated actor whose journey spanned the vast cosmos of
Stay-at-Home Seven Visuals Oct 26 – Nov 1 by Wilkinson & Kermode
As the shadows lengthen and the air grows crisp, the cinematic world is gearing up for a Halloween-esque viewing marathon.
Jennie Kermode launches Frightfest Newcastle
The chill of May is about to be paired with a dose of pure cinematic terror. The UK’s most celebrated
Celluloid Vampire by Paul Risker
The Unknown: Where Identity Gets a Wild Ride In the world of psychological thrillers, where the lines between reality and
Begotten by Jennie Kermode
In the realm of experimental cinema, some films don’t just ask questions—they throw a fascinating, uncompromising challenge at the viewer.
Jennie Kermode performs Adam’s Apple 20590
It is easy to believe that transitioning between gender roles is a swift, magical event, often framed as something completed
2026 Halloween listings by Jennie Kermode
The spooky season is officially putting a damper on some plans. Due to recent stormy weather, many of the planned
Gays Against Guns visual by Jennie Kermode
“I thought it was a porn movie, GAG,” commented John Waters, but he is deeply impressed by the movement that
Navigating the complexities of family dynamics
In an intense and deftly crafted cinematic portrait, Liz Here Now arrives on the scene, promising a powerful story that
Rivers Spill Stories To The Sea
“You can’t beat home, can you?” This simple sentiment perfectly captures the deep sense of family and community that flows
Listen to the Sound of Fountains
We all carry a unique affection for the cities we inhabit, yet often miss the subtle poetry hidden in their
I Wanted To Hear Your Voice Elene Gorgodze
One of the most magical moments in the cinematic experience is that collective, unspoken feeling—the instant when a room full
Tornike Tabatadze Hidden In Frame
The streets of Tbilisi have long been defined by protest, a reality that has increasingly woven itself into the fabric
Listen to Fountains by Temuka Zoidze 20587
What if the public fountains could tell their stories? Slovak director Eva Sajanová invites us to pause and truly listen
The Mine by Sophie Machavariani
Beneath the surface of Morocco, in the remote region of Jerada, a hidden world of stone and shadow persists. This
Making Marie Antoinette
In 2005, Sofia Coppola delivered a cinematic triumph with her masterpiece, Marie Antoinette. But the story behind the lavish production
Jennie Kermode’s Ode to Joy
Sometimes, the most profound stories are found not in grand historical events, but in the quiet, sometimes conflicting, journeys of
Accident (1967) Blu-Ray Action Review
The legendary 1970 film Accident, the collaboration between Joseph Losey and Harold Pinter, has finally received the cinematic treatment it
Tallinn Black Nights announces documentary line-up by Amber Wilkinson
The lights of Tallinn are set to shine brightly as the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) prepares to unveil
Launching the French Film Festival UK programme
The cinematic calendar has officially been set, as the programme for the 34th edition of the French Film Festival UK
I Am Going To Miss You by Jennie Kermode
When relationships hit a turning point, it is often in the moments of separation that we discover how deeply we
History’s relentless repetition Amber Wilkinson
Turkish filmmaker Ferit Karahan invites audiences on a mesmerizing journey through time and family history with his feature, Djinn Wedding.