The Oscar-winning director continues his rocky run with an unbalanced adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s bestselling 2021 novel. Several of celebrated author Kazuo Ishiguro’s novels have
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Whalefall Review – Austin Abrams’ survival thriller is a well-made but frustrating misfire
Austin Abrams gets swallowed by a whale in a book adaptation weighed down by a premise it can’t escape. The last month has seen Austin
British film industry spending big on US studio-backed productions in the UK
The industry hit the highest spend on record for films in 2025. What might this mean for the cinema business in 2026? Last year the UK spent a total of £6.8 billion on film and high-end television programme production, according to
Members of the Kingston Film Society share their passion-filled favourites
Exploring passion on screen and behind the camera, Kingston’s cinephiles explain their top picks What does passion look like in cinema? For members of the Kingston Film Society (KFS) passion is not just reserved for romance, but
Out of the Frame: are queer women disappearing from cinema?
With A lack of nominations at this year’s Oscars, and Heated Rivalry doing wonders for gay male representation on screen, The Kingston Courier is wondering where all the
Kingston’s FUSEBOX hosts community event for young creatives
The creative industry can be a daunting place for many young creatives. Competition with established artists and funding are just some of the hurdles which
Kingston filmmaker Alex Barrett talks ‘January’ ahead of premiere
A film written by Kingston filmmaker Alex Barrett is set to premiere on January 27. The existential mystery ‘January’ is set in post-Soviet Bulgaria and
Review: Till – the story of a mother demanding justice
Till is based on the true story of a 14- year old black boy, Emmett Till, who was brutally lynched in 1955 while visiting his
REVIEW: Charli XCX: Alone Together is a fun, relatable watch… if you’re a Charli XCX fan
★★★ The BFI Flare Festival isn’t normally a place you’d expect to find mainstream pop stars. This annual showcasing of LGBTQ+ cinema is normally an
REVIEW: Uncharted scratches an itch for nostalgia but lacks direction
Uncharted, based on the popular video game series of the same name, introduces a brand new adventure but lacks direction.
