James Green
'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...
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10 YEARS
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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James Green
Oct 104 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 29, 20234 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 26, 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 8, 20235 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 7, 20234 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 5, 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
Sep 29, 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 13, 20238 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
Apr 9, 20215 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
Mar 24, 20213 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 20, 20214 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
Oct 15, 20194 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 12, 20193 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 2, 20191 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
Sep 30, 20192 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 18, 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 12, 20194 min read
'Vita & Virginia' Review | BFI Flare Festival 2019
Atkins and Button have here penned a nuanced and fascinating approach to the reality of historical, queer love.
James Green
Sep 12, 20194 min read
'Giant Little Ones' Review | BFI Flare Festival 2019
How beneficial is a film that would rather depict it's protagonist being beaten up than being loved?
James Green
Sep 12, 20192 min read
'Tucked' Film Review | BFI Flare Festival 2019
Tucked sometimes feels a bit uneven, but the film overall allowed for a tender movie-going experience that proudly stands by its leads.
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