Film and Television·Film Reviews The Balloonists (review) – a stratospheric story of overcoming the odds through perseverance and teamwork by Neil Baker 21st May 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Film Reviews·LGBTQ+ Rose (Berlinale) review – a haunting folk tale where historical and contemporary discussions on gender identity merge by Neil Baker 23rd February 2026
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Film Reviews·Short Films The Souffleur (BFI London Film Festival) review – the inner turmoil of a man caught in the headlights of apparent change and progress by Neil Baker 20th October 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Film Reviews·Rewind·Rewind Reviews Young Törless “Der Junge Törless” (1966) – uncompromising, chilling and bold in its discussions on the human condition by Neil Baker 31st August 2025
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Film Reviews·LGBTQ+ What a Feeling (OFN Review) – Take your passion. And make it happen! by Neil Baker 20th October 2024
Film and Television·Film Reviews·LGBTQ+·NQV Short Films·Short Films·TV and Streaming Reviews The Male Gaze: A Better Tomorrow (NQV Media) review – things can only get better in these five fabulous short films by Neil Baker 28th October 2023
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Film Reviews·LGBTQ+·Short Films BFI Flare Short Films 2021 – 8 exceptional LGBTQIA+ shorts by Neil Baker 20th March 2021
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Film Reviews·Rewind·Rewind Reviews Benny’s Video (1992) – Haneke’s cutting exploration of failed parenting, guilt, and the effect of media on adolescent behaviour by Neil Baker 28th April 2020
Film and Television·Film Reviews·Rewind·Rewind Reviews Goodnight Mommy (2014) rewind review – a devilishly complex web of emotions that challenges the foundations of our empathy and compassion by Neil Baker 18th June 2019
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Film Reviews·LGBTQ+ BFI Flare 2019 (reviews) – from 1920s Bermondsey to modern-day Brighton, explore all the 33rd edition of BFI Flare had to offer by Neil Baker 24th March 2019
1 Tubi has been announced as the 2026 headline sponsor for FrightFest, the UK’s premier horror film festival 7th July 2026
2 The Swimmer (1968) rewind review – a searing-hot suburban odyssey to watch this summer 6th July 2026
3 A DoL House (review) – Watson and Norris ask where protection ends and control begins in this powerful social drama 5th July 2026
4 Christopher Sherwood and Mark Pluck’s Geronto will receive its European premiere at this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival 3rd July 2026
5 Fantasia International Film Festival celebrates its 30th Edition with a stellar selection of features, workshops, events and shorts 3rd July 2026
7 Shoot the People (review) – a reflective documentary that places Misan Harriman in front of the camera 1st July 2026
8 The Invite (review) – Olivia Wilde’s uproarious film is as quick-witted and heartfelt as it is deliberately uncomfortable 28th June 2026
9 A Private Life (review) – an intriguing, albeit scattershot, thriller with atmosphere and empathy in abundance 26th June 2026
10 RA Summer Exhibition 2026 (review) – Ryan Gander brings wit, whimsy and connection to the Royal Academy of Arts this season 26th June 2026
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