Truth is, if Supernova doesn’t punch you in the heart, at any point, you’ve probably never felt anything for anyone. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Dan Bullock
Drive By Truckers, Lucinda Williams, The Picturebooks and more join Black Deer Festival 2021
We’re all hoping that Black Deer Fest 2021 is a GO and the wonderful team have announced even more great acts added to the line-up…. Continue reading
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Relic review: Dir. Natalie Erika James [LFF 2020]
Full of terror, nuance and compassion, and some you might not have felt before… Continue reading
![Mogul Mowgli review: Dir. Bassam Tariq [LFF 2020]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/riz-ahmed-as-zed-in-mogul-mowgli-pic-01-c2a9-rob-youngson-pulse-films-bbc.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Mogul Mowgli review: Dir. Bassam Tariq [LFF 2020]")
Mogul Mowgli review: Dir. Bassam Tariq [LFF 2020]
Another Riz Ahmed masterclass and with Director Bassam Tariq, they’ve created a captivating collection of personal stories that link generations Continue reading
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Shirley review: Dir. Josephine Decker [LFF 2020]
Strong performances in this unusual biopic that also takes you on a visual adventure… Continue reading
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Mangrove review: Dir. Steve McQueen [LFF 2020]
An essential film, with comments on self-motivation, why we need public demonstrations and equality. Continue reading
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Herself review. Dir. Phyllida Lloyd [LFF 2020]
Herself doesn’t always hit the depth it promises but does have grand ambitions with all the right intentions. Continue reading
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Kajillionaire review. Dir. Miranda July [LFF 2020]
Inventive, thought-provoking and rewardingly original. Continue reading
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Stray review. Dir. Elizabeth Lo [LFF 2020]
An unpredictably persuasive documentary, with more than a question over how differently we treat animals and fellow human beings. Continue reading
Eternal Beauty review: Dir. Craig Roberts (2020)
A tender tale, complete with a beautiful, empathetic and devoted performance from Sally Hawkins, Continue reading
