Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television The King (BFI London Film Festival) review – Michôd’s film isn’t perfect, but it does open the door to Shakespeare for a new generation by Neil Baker 6th October 2019
Film and Television·Music and Dance Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans (review) – a joyous musical-comedy that feels fresh and innovative by Neil Baker 28th July 2019
Film and Television Tolkien (review) – a flawed but visually beautiful love letter to a creative genius by Neil Baker 4th May 2019
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Mapplethorpe (BFI Flare) review – Timoner never allows the audience time to reflect on the artistic impulses that drove Robert’s journey by Neil Baker 30th March 2019
Editors' Choice·Film and Television Cinéorama Capsule 2019 (reviews) – quick-read reviews from a Kid Who Would Be King to the end of a groundbreaking franchise by Neil Baker 7th January 2019
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·Rewind·Short Films Cinéorama Capsule Reviews 2022 – 2025 – quick-read reviews, from a deadly attack of killer oranges to the tender tale of a man and a wildcat by Neil Baker 1st September 2018
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Cinéorama Capsule Film Reviews (2018) – from Spielberg’s Ready Player One to the gargantuan Meg and a Prayer Before Dawn by Neil Baker 7th July 2018
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Cinéorama BFI Flare 2018 (reviews) – our coverage from London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival by Neil Baker 2nd April 2018
1 TV Choice: Brad Caleb Kane breathes new life into the Friday the 13th franchise this Halloween as we return to Crystal Lake
2 Iván & Hadoum (BFI London Film Festival) review: Ian de la Rosa’s sun-drenched love story is tender, real and organic in construction
3 Nightborn (BFI London Film Festival) review: Hanna Bergholm’s movie revels in wince-inducing horror, leaving the audience squirming
4 These Violent Delights (review): Hampson and Sansom’s passionate take on Romeo and Juliet marks the arrival of a new generation
5 Stolen Memories (BFI London Film Festival) review: Davidsen’s film isn’t afraid to tackle knotty discussions on the reliability of memory
6 Ketticè (BFI London Film Festival) review: Tortorici’s film rejects all rules and forges its own path, just like the teens it follows
7 Franz & Marie (review): Howard and Oakley’s poignant tragedy comes to life through folk music and performance
8 Elsinore (BFI London Film Festival) review: Scott’s powerful performance drives Stone’s exquisite story of Charleson’s Hamlet
9 The Social Reckoning (review): Sorkin’s film is rightfully furious about where we are and where we’re going, but it lacks dramatic punch
10 The Devil Is in Me (BFI London Film Festival) review – Salisbury’s timeless exploration of teenage rebellion is wickedly sharp
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