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A Story Left Behind Sheffield DocFest
A Story Left Behind is a fascinating, elegantly haunting and moving short film that uncovers a hidden gem in Sheffield’s overlooked history.
Misan Harriman: Shoot The People SXSW London
Filmed across the US, South Africa and the UK, Misan Harriman: Shoot The People (2025) focuses on capturing not just activists, but freedom fighters in an honest, harrowing and yet hopeful way…
Shadow Force
Shadow Force (2025) is a fun, easy-to-watch, action-focused family film that highlights the real trials of motherhood
The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire
The feature debut of visual artist Madeline Hunt-Ehrlich nests well within her collection of work as a composer of beautiful imagery…
Hurry Up Tomorrow
Hurry Up, Tomorrow (2025) is a rather bizarre film, to say the least. The plot twists felt disjointed at times, leaving me unsure whether I was intrigued…
The Shadow Scholars
In the past few years, we’ve seen an avalanche-style explosion in the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Embedded into the interface of social media apps, search engines, and digital assistants, its reach is widespread and seems to be constantly growing, and its rise creates a new host of problems…
Seeking Mavis Beacon
Seeking Mavis Beacon (2024) is a fun, bright and vibrant film that attempts to explore challenging subject matters and serves as a reminder that questions don’t always have answers, and missing people aren’t always lost…
Harder Truths - Mike Leigh and the authenticity of the white filmmaker
In a time of increased representation in film the ongoing debate still lingers over who can tell what stories and the authenticity of films about people of colour made by white people…
Government Cheese
Government Cheese (2025) is the latest original show from AppleTV+ and while it doesn’t reach the heights of Severance (2022 - Present) or The Studio (2025 - Present), this show certainly continues the Apple’s winning streak…
Night Stage BFI Flare
Walking into the BFI Southbank home of BFI Flare, the BFI’s LGBTQIA+ film festival for my screening I suddenly felt like I was underdressed and totally uncool. This festival has become a staple of the London film calendar and has become an amazing celebration of queer cinema from across the globe, with big names and exciting new voices in equal measure…
Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story
The first female dancehall DJ, a pioneer who fearlessly stepped into and stood out in the male world of reggae is the star of this documentary. Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story (2024) reveals the majestic sistren behind the song still dominating the genre, and crossing over into others 40 years later…
Pauline Black: A 2 Tone Story
Marginalisation and microaggressions; we all know how it is to live under a white gaze which leaves us feeling restricted, lonely and questioning our inherent worth…
The Residence
The Residence (2025) follows Detective Cupp (Uzo Aduba) as she investigates the death of the White House’s chief usher during the annual state dinner, with the staff as the primary suspects…
One of Them Days
One of Them Days (2025) is a unique gem that blends the frantic, anxiety-inducing energy of a buddy comedy whilst exploring the complexity of female friendship…
Dreams In Nightmares BFI Flare
Following three friends as they road trip across the country to look for their friend they cannot get in contact with, Dreams in Nightmares is an understated and contemplative exploration of the realities of Black queer life in America…