Alternately minimalist and extravagant; beautiful and horrific, Possessor is a breath of fresh air Continue reading
Category Archives: Film Reviews
Reviews of the latest film releases
![Intelligent Life review: Dir. Paddy Earle [SWF Winner]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/11/70648331_424989831458392_6403416431697949913_n.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Intelligent Life review: Dir. Paddy Earle [SWF Winner]")
Intelligent Life review: Dir. Paddy Earle [SWF Winner]
If you enjoy Spaced or Black Books, you’ll love the character and comedy of this short film. Continue reading
![Escape: Dir. Alex Falconer [SWF Winner]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/11/escape-screen-grab.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Escape: Dir. Alex Falconer [SWF Winner]")
Escape: Dir. Alex Falconer [SWF Winner]
Intense and chilling… Continue reading
![Flies review: Dir. Jason Housecroft [SWF Winner]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/11/flies-still.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Flies review: Dir. Jason Housecroft [SWF Winner]")
Flies review: Dir. Jason Housecroft [SWF Winner]
A surrealist-esque piece with a knowing, melancholic air…. Continue reading
Nuclear review: Dir. Catherine Linstrum (2020)
Written and directed by Linstrum, Nuclear is a fantastic feature-length directorial debut, and is a promising start for things to come… Continue reading
African Apocalypse review: Dir. Rob Lemkin (2020)
An educational, distressing and must-watch retelling of the atrocities of a French Officer in West Africa… Continue reading
Ammonite review: Dir. Francis Lee
Ammonite is a tough, considered drama that’s exquisitely established… Continue reading
![Another Round [Druk] review: Dir. Thomas Vinterberg](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/10/another-round-photo-by-henrik-ohsten-copy-1599678423-928x523-1.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Another Round [Druk] review: Dir. Thomas Vinterberg")
Another Round [Druk] review: Dir. Thomas Vinterberg
A smart, poignant and warm-hearted take on growing older that offers a sincere meditation of allowing yourself to let go… Continue reading
The Painter and The Thief review: Dir. Benjamin Ree
Strangely inspiring, it’s occasionally disturbing but most of all, completely addictive. Continue reading
Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets review: Dir. Bill Ross, Turner Ross
However it came to be, this is still packed with honest moments alongside mad humour that stems from the pure chaos of alcohol and real life. Continue reading
