4.0
Winter Sleep (Kis uykusu)
Winter Sleep asks for its audience patience, and in return delivers a mature and elegant state-of-the-nation address in the guise of a riveting drama.
4.0
3.6
Whiplash
Whiplash is an exciting but dubious look at one man's pursuit of artistic perfection, regardless of the cost.
3.8
Leviathan (????????)
An ordinary man goes up against the world in the intelligent, engaging and exceedingly well-executed Leviathan.
3.6
Interstellar
Interstellar's technical achievements and thematic reach help it overcome excessive, shaky plotting.
3.6
Nightcrawler
With an on-form Gyllenhaal and a distinct look, Nightcrawler plumbs the atmospheric depths of Los Angeles nightlife for satire, but comes up with only broad media sideswipes.
4.3
Mr. Turner
The beautifully-rendered Mr. Turner is a warm and witty riposte to the traditional biopic, and a showcase for the talents of Timothy Spall.
3.9
The Babadook
With smarts to back up its scares, The Babadook stands out amongst 2014's horror crop as one of the best of the year.
Festival Report: LFF, Part 3
As the 58th London Film Festival draws to a close, Philip reports back on another selection of choice titles. Some you may want to choose to avoid, mind. As with any festival, the goodies on offer are a...
Festival Report: LFF, Part 2
Philip Bagnall reports on an eclectic mix in our second report from this year's London Film Festival. Warning: may contain 3D, life lessons and Reese Witherspoon. Goodbye To Language (Adieu Au ...
Festival Report: LFF, Part 1
In the first of a series of daily reports, our intrepid reporters Philip Bagnall (PB) and Amy O'Connor (AOC) report on the highs (and occassional lows) from London's big screen at 58th BFI London Film Festival....