Have you, an important grown-up, been kept awake at night trying to remember a key detail from the The Magic Faraway Tree movie (which sweets captured Fran in the Land of Goodies? What did Beth wish for in the Land of Birthdays? Where can one buy a massive barn for 20 grand?) Well fear not,… Planes, trains and flying saucers: The Magic Faraway Tree ending and plot recap Read More
Magic, modernity and meaning in the Faraway Tree
Modern magic and old magic collide in The Magic Faraway Tree, a fight-back against the present day where tech and screens are winning the battle. For its young viewers The Magic Faraway Tree is about setting aside “modern magic”, the devices which often keep children alone and indoors and also stunt their own creativity. The… Magic, modernity and meaning in the Faraway Tree Read More
The Magic Faraway Tree 3 stars
Three siblings discover an enchanted forest and a host of new magical friends. In The Magic Faraway Tree the Thompson family move to the countryside where the father plans to make a living with his own recipe pasta sauce, and I can tell you I haven’t felt so invested in a homegrown tomato crop since… The Magic Faraway Tree Read More
“Wuthering Heights” 4 stars
Cathy Earnshaw and Heathcliff love, lose and love each other again across the windswept decades, risking all. (For my plot recap click here) Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” looks like the cover of a Gothic romance and trembles with the eroticism of a Mills and Boon, and I loved it. As usual with Fennell’s symbolism-rich films… “Wuthering Heights” Read More
“Wuthering Heights” plot recap and that ending
Tissues at the ready – no not for that though there is a fair amount of masturbation in this film. Then again you had to make your own fun in those days, no telly and no TikTok. (My four star review is here) The film ending Like other adaptations before hers, Emerald Fennel finishes with… “Wuthering Heights” plot recap and that ending Read More
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – that ending plus a plot recap
Oh Spike! Still only 12 years old, he’s looked after himself for 28 days even by the end of the last film – but now he’s part of a gang and it’s not pretty. Check out my plot recap including that ending. (Or you can read my 4.5 star review here) There are two main… 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – that ending plus a plot recap Read More
The Bone Temple: faith, family, Duran Duran and fake tan
There’s so much about what’s gone wrong with Britain in the 28 Years Later films it’s like being mugged by a zombie Guardianista. I half expected a new breed of infected that just wags a finger and shakes its head at the survivors while looking saddened. Still, at least it’s done entertainingly and not via… The Bone Temple: faith, family, Duran Duran and fake tan Read More
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple 4.5 stars
Young Spike is now part of a vicious crew of killers, while Dr Ian Kelson believes he might be able to cure the Rage virus. Duran Duran said in the 1980s that they wanted to be the band to dance to when the Bomb drops, so it’s fitting that in this alternative apocalypse Dr Ian… 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Read More
The Housemaid: what’s really been going on and how does it end?
Undyed hair. Unwashed plates. A defanged monster. Who are we even supposed to be rooting for? That twist, the lead up and the big finale… (or if you’re after my review it’s here.) The twist Nina is the victim and lovely Andrew the abuser. He had love-bombed her when she was a poor single mother… The Housemaid: what’s really been going on and how does it end? Read More
The Housemaid 4 stars
A young woman with a past she wants to keep hidden becomes the live-in housemaid for a wealthy family. Fellow Generation Xers sinking back into their multiplex seats to watch The Housemaid might think they’ve been transported back to the heady movie days of the late ’80s and ’90s; Paul Feig’s long hot thriller is… The Housemaid Read More
225 Film Club Official Selection, 2025 – reviews and award winners
Last Friday 5 December, our female and non-binary filmmakers, their crews and stars, and industry professionals came together for the seventh 225 Film Club’s Official Selection screening night, held once again at the BFI. The festival was hosted by director Rita Osei, who created, curates and produces the 225 Film Club, with the screening supported… 225 Film Club Official Selection, 2025 – reviews and award winners Read More
225 Film Club 2025 directors: their films, in their own words
Watch the trailer for this year’s 225 Film Club festival now: The 225 Film Club festival takes place in NFT3 at the BFI: 6pm, Friday 5 December 2025. There are still a few tickets available. Get yours here. This year’s carefully curated programme of films tackle themes with grace combined with a gimlet eye, and… 225 Film Club 2025 directors: their films, in their own words Read More
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