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LFF REVIEW: ‘Industry’ (2020) is an Entertaining but Flawed Financial Drama

By: Gavin Spoors 22nd Oct 202019th Oct 2020

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Industry excels at putting the audience in the moment, but lacks urgency and depth.

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LFF REVIEW: ‘Another Round’ (2020) Fails to Say Anything New or Meaningful

By: Gavin Spoors 21st Oct 202019th Oct 2020

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Unfortunately Another Round goes through familiar themes without adding anything new to the table.

LFF REVIEW: ‘Possessor’ (2020) is an Engrossing, Nihilistic Dreamscape

By: Gavin Spoors 20th Oct 202019th Oct 2020

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What we do get, however, is a stylish blood-soaked thriller bolstered by strong performances and a strong visual identity.

LFF REVIEW: ‘Wolfwalkers’ (2020) is a Stunning, Delightful Animation

By: Gavin Spoors 18th Oct 202015th Oct 2020

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Directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, and their army of animators, have crafted a gorgeous 2D animation which tells a riveting story about the friendship of two young girls.

LFF REVIEW- ‘The Reason I Jump’ (2020) is an Essential Documentary on Understanding Autism

By: Gavin Spoors 16th Oct 202015th Oct 2020

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Director Jerry Rothwell utilises visuals and sound design with such creativity that it lets the audience directly empathise with the cast.

LFF REVIEW: ‘Honeymood’ (2020) Takes Viewers on a Journey to Nowhere

By: Gavin Spoors 12th Oct 202011th Oct 2020

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What could have been a fun-filled adventure ends up being a meandering journey through meaningless plot points.

PRIDE 2020: ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’ (1971) Uses Sexuality to Portray the Longing for Love

By: Gavin Spoors 11th Jun 202017th Jun 2020

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Released in 1971, Sunday Bloody Sunday made waves for depicting the first man-on-man kiss in mainstream British cinema, portraying a bisexual character and for portraying a polyamorous relationship.