Review: The Counsellor ★★★★★
Ridley Scott’s new film is a dazzling, dizzying masterpiece, says our Film Editor Barnaby Walter.
Author Barnaby Walter
Barnaby Walter
Second year BA Film & English Student. Watches too many films and enjoys good novels.
Total articles: 491Preview: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire at Union Films
One of the biggest films of the year gets an early outing at Union Films
Review: Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Curtain ★★★★☆
After 25 years, it’s time to bid the famous Belgian detective a sad and at times soul-searching farewell, writes Barnaby Walter.
First look review: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire ★★★★☆
Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence returns for this excellent sequel which builds on the high standard set by last year’s series opener, says Barnaby Walter
Review: Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Labours of Hercules ★★★★☆
As we head towards the end, Poirot’s penultimate case is a dark and involving affair
Review: Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Dead Man’s Folly ★★★★☆
Our Film Editor finds Dead Man’s Folly to be a terrific adaptation of one of Christie’s best novels.
BluChristmas #42: The Children (2008)
Christmas can be a bloody nightmare. Apparently.
First Look review: Thor: The Dark World ★★★★☆
The Walt Disney Company is really putting a lot of effort into turning out this…
BluChristmas #39: Dracula (1931)
It’s nearly Halloween! And that means you have to be thinking about scary films, and…
Review: Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Big Four ★★★☆☆
The production values are back on track, and it all looks gorgeous, but the film struggles to keep this far-fetched Poirot story afloat, says Barnaby Walter
London Film Festival 2013 review: Saving Mr Banks ★★★★★
Saving Mr Banks is a funny, joyful and emotional experience and the perfect film to close this year’s London Film Festival, says Barnaby Walter
Review: The Tunnel, Series 1 Episode 1
It’s usually the Americans who remake things. They take something excellent and say “Yeah, that’s…
London Film Festival review 2013: 12 Years A Slave ★★★☆☆
Barnaby Walter finds Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave a difficult film to like
London Film Festival 2013 review: Inside Llewyn Davis ★★★★★
This wonderful little miracle of a movie is made all the more watchable by the Coen Brothers’ gift for slightly odd humour, says Barnaby Walter