Girls State Review: Who Runs the World?
Girls State is an empowering and timely documentary that uses the Girls State program to discuss society’s most pressing political issues.
Baby Assassins 2 Babies Review: A Perfect Sequel
Baby Assassins: 2 Babies introduces new characters, new adult responsibilities, more reasons to laugh, and is all the better for it.
Monkey Man Review: Dev Patel’s Brutal Brawler
Dev Patel’s directorial debut Monkey Man is a brutal brawler of a film, combining influences from Asian action cinema and Indian mythology.
Ark: The Animated Series Review – Same World, New Game
Ark: The Animated Series makes use of its stellar casting and solid animation to pull off a broad strokes adaptation of the game.
Commitment to Life Review: the Fight Against AIDS
Jeffrey Schwarz’s film Commitment to Life is a wonderful, all-encompassing documentary about the superstars and communities who mobilised to battle the AIDS epidemic.
Dyad Film Review: Uncomfortable but Necessary
Margarita Stoykova shines with a heartbreaking performance in Dyad, a hopeless story about growing up in the Bulgarian province.
Days of Happiness Review: Warm Conductor Drama
Chloé Robichaud’s Days of Happiness is a well-shot, sympathetic drama about a composer trying to find balance in her personal life.
Split Film Review: Iris Brey Excels
Split is a fiery directorial debut from Iris Brey, following a stuntwoman who confronts her boyfriend when she realises she’s in love with a woman.
Every Little Thing Review: Nature at its Best
Every Little Thing is a stunning exploration of one of the world’s most delicate birds and the life of a compassionate rehabilitator who nurses each back to life.
Backspot: BFI Flare Film Review
Devery Jacobs leads Backspot, an intensely frustrating yet important drama centering around a teen who gets a spot on her dream cheerleading team.
