Year-end film lists vary a lot from one critic to another. Many focus on either UK or US release dates, making some films feel very out of date if something was released in the UK say in January, yet in the US earlier last year… So, to simplify, we go with films that have been […]

62nd BFI London Film Festival October 10th-21st, 2018 Various London Venues by Joanna Orland and Richard Hamer The 2018 BFI London Film Festival brought world famous movie stars, European and world premieres, and cinematic highlights from Cannes, Venice, TIFF and Sundance to the UK capital. Alongside showcasing a handful of the best from other fests, […]

Burning Directed by Lee Chang-dong Starring Yoo Ah-in, Jeon Jong-seo and Steven Yeun Screening at LFF October 19th and 20th 2018 by Richard Hamer From master director Lee Chang-dong, Burning is a richly layered, beguiling relationship drama-cum-thriller that defies easy explanation, and inspires complicated feelings. Things begin pleasantly enough. Unemployed writer Jongsu (Yoo Ah-in) is […]

Updated October 20th, 2018