‘Hotel Artemis’ (15) reviewed
❉ Drew Pearce’s directorial debut marshals great performances from what could be an intimidating cast and the pace never flags, writes Iain MacLeod.
Film Review
‘Swimming With Men’ (12A) reviewed
❉ Does Rob Brydon’s new comedy sink or swim? Ben Peyton delivers his verdict.
‘I Kill Giants’ (DVD) reviewed
❉ How does the fantasy drama based on the comic by Joe Kelly and J. M. Ken Nimura fare on screen?
‘Mansfield 66/67’ reviewed
❉ Essential viewing for anyone with an interest in that decade of Hollywood Babylon when boobs were big, voices were squeaky, women were objects and brains were avulsed by tractor trailers.
Blood in the Soil: Exploring ‘Arcadia’
❉ Using a mixture of archive film and TV footage and with an original soundtrack by Adrian Utley and Will Gregory, ‘Arcadia’ explores our relationship with the British landscape.
‘Ocean’s 8’ (12A) reviewed
❉ Stylish and extravagant, this a solid beginning to a potential new franchise, writes Ben Peyton.
‘Arcadia: A Film By Paul Wright’ (12A) reviewed
❉ An intriguing blend of folk horror and documentary, featuring an original score by Adrian Utley of Portishead and Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory.
Bizarre Rituals: ‘Hell’s Bells’ reviewed
❉ Things get downright pagan in this short film showing just how weird and sinister some British subcultures can get.
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ (12A) reviewed
❉ Should you have a bad feeling about this? Ben Peyton boards the Millennium Falcon.
‘Songbird’ reviewed
❉ Singer Janet Devlin makes her acting debut in a short indie fantasy film with fairytale elements.