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I started this blog in the back of a French class when I was 15 years old. Somehow, 10 years later, JG Review still trundles along (though oft malnourished). Thank you to everyone who's kept up with my natters along the way. I'll be celebrating this landmark in October as I cover the London Film Festival, so stay tuned for more...

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Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor as they appear in the film 'The History of Sound'

'The History of Sound' (dir. Oliver Hermanus, 2025) Film Review

The profundity of these men's intimate relationship casts a kaleidoscopic spectre over both of their lives thereafter, and we join Lionel as he struggles to reconcile this love with more traditional, prior-held hopes.

James Green

Oct 184 min read

'Exit 8' (dir. Genki Kawamura, 2025) Film Review

You can only progress through the levels of the labyrinth if you're able to detect 'anomalies' present in the repeating, seemingly-identical walkways. Was that poster there last time? What colour was that light before?

James Green

Oct 83 min read

'Sound of Falling' (dir. Mascha Schilinski, 2025) Film Review

Sound of Falling, dir. Mascha Schilinski (149mins) | Releasing December 5th, 2025 Content warning: this review touches on themes of...

James Green

Sep 293 min read

'Conclave' (dir. Edward Berger) Film Review | JG Review

What already promised to be a brilliant political thriller evolves into an even more interesting examination of not just the Church, but...

James Green

Oct 11, 20243 min read

'Blitz' (dir. Steve McQueen) Film Review | JG Review

Kicking off 2024's BFI London Film Festival is Blitz, the latest film from director Steve McQueen whose American epic 12 Years a Slave...

James Green

Oct 10, 20244 min read

'The Kitchen' (dir. by Kibwe Tavares + Daniel Kaluuya) Film Review | JG Review

'The Kitchen', dir. Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya (108mins) | On Netflix Late 2023 And now...the end is near, and so we face, our...

James Green

Oct 29, 20234 min read

'Poor Things' (dir. Yorgos Lanthimos) Film Review | JG Review

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things is itself an ode to the trials and tribulations of growing up—albeit one told through a distinctly lens.

James Green

Oct 26, 20234 min read

'All of Us Strangers' (dir. Andrew Haigh) Film Review | JG Review

'All of Us Strangers', dir. Andrew Haigh (105mins) | In Theatres January 26th, 2024 I think I speak for most when I admit my anticipation...

James Green

Oct 8, 20235 min read

'Killers of the Flower Moon' (dir. Martin Scorsese) Film Review | JG Review

'Killers of the Flower Moon', dir. Martin Scorsese (206mins) | In Theatres October 20th, Apple TV+ TBA Despite bunking off today to...

James Green

Oct 7, 20234 min read

'The Killer' (dir. David Fincher) Film Review | JG Review

The Killer, dir. David Fincher (113mins) | In Theatres October 27th, Netflix November 10th Dearest reader, I left this film feeling...

James Green

Oct 5, 20234 min read

'Priscilla' (dir. Sofia Coppola) Film Review | JG Review

Priscilla, dir. Sofia Coppola (113mins) | Releasing January 5th 2024 I seem to be making a habit of introducing my film reviews with...

James Green

Sep 29, 20234 min read

14 Films to Watch at the 2023 BFI London Film Festival | JG Review

Saltburn, dir. Emerald Fennell (2023) You might not realise it, but you already know Emerald Fennell. She became British suburbia’s...

James Green

Sep 13, 20238 min read

'Firebird' Film Review | BFI Flare LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2021

At first, Firebird confused me - I wasn’t sure what it wanted to be. The film, which depicts the real romance between two KGB soldiers...

James Green

Apr 9, 20215 min read

'Cured' Film Review | BFI Flare LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2021

Content warning: the following review contains discussion of mental health and suicide. I’ll admit to you, dear reader, that I was...

James Green

Mar 24, 20213 min read

'Jump, Darling' Film Review | BFI Flare LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2021

Content Warning: The following review contains discussion of mental health, suicide and euthanasia. Cloris Leachman was, for the...

James Green

Mar 20, 20214 min read

'The King' Review | BFI London Film Festival 2019

David Michôd's new film The King is receiving bad reviews, but I had great fun watching Chalamet's latest outing.

James Green

Oct 15, 20194 min read

'The Personal History of David Copperfield' Review | BFI London Film Festival 2019

Simon Blackwell's script is packed with jokes, and while not all of the comedy here is successful there are many laughs to be had.

James Green

Oct 12, 20193 min read

'The Personal History of David Copperfield' Press Q&A w/ Armando Iannucci and Kevin Loader

Hey guys! Today I got to watch 'The Personal History of David Copperfield' at a press screening at the 2019 BFI London Film Festival....

James Green

Oct 2, 20191 min read

'The Last Black Man in San Francisco' Review | BFI London Film Festival 2019

'The Last Black Man in San Francisco' takes a fresh and candid approach to topics long discussed by American independent film-makers.

James Green

Sep 30, 20192 min read

'Lucky Grandma' Review | London Film Festival 2019

Sasie's script proudly depicts Chinese-American culture, and viewing New York through the eyes of the eponymous matriarch was a delight.

James Green

Sep 18, 20192 min read

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