Alpha

Julia Ducournau is one of the most original horror directors around, having served up the brilliant Raw and the bonkers body horror Titane. There was excitement when her new film, Alpha, was announced —an examination of a family in crisis, dealing with trauma, and an allegory for the AIDS epidemic. However, what starts off with…

Nomadland

Director: Chloe Zhao Starring: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, Swankie, Bob Wells, Gay DeForest Written by: Chloe Zhao and (based on the book) Jessica Bruder Running Time: 107 mins Cert: 12A Release date: 30th April 2021 The traveller in films doesn’t often inspire effect. Most movies are either deeply depressing, lacking in hope or…

A Fantastic Fear of Everything

Directed by: Christian Mills and Chris Hopewell Starring: Simon Pegg, Amara Karan, Paul Freeman, Clare Higgins Written by: Christian Mills Running Time: 100 mins Release date: 8th June 2012 Simon Pegg has built a reputation as one of this country’s finest comedy actors. Along with his collaborations with buddies Edgar Wright and Nick Frost, Pegg…