DVD & Digital

Film review: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

 It has been almost ten years since filmmaker George Miller revived his post-apocalyptic franchise with Fury Road and the latest instalment is a prequel to that, delving into the origin tale of a warrior that quickly became iconic to fans of the series. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Alyla Browne as younger versions of the titular character, adventure epic Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga sees her being abducted from her family as a child by Dr. Dementus (Chris Hemsworth), a wicked gang leader. Years later, a savage rivalry begins between her captors and an army led by Immortan Joe (Lachy Hulme), and Furiosa desperately tries to find a way home.

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LFF22

Film review: Klokkenluider

 Known for his menacing portrayals as an actor, Neil Maskell has stepped behind the scenes to write and direct his first feature film. Titled Klokkenluider, which is Dutch for whistleblower, the comedy thriller follows civil servant Ewan (Amit Shah) and his partner Silke (Sura Dohnke) who are sent to a secluded farmhouse in Belgium after the former accidentally uncovers a huge government secret. They await the arrival of a journalist in order to tell their story and are joined by close protection officers Benjamin (Roger Evans) and Kevin (Tom Burke), assigned to provide security from any potential threats of danger or unwanted attention.

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DVD & Digital · GFF22

DVD review: True Things

Television writer turned feature filmmaker Harry Wootliff announced herself onto the scene with acclaimed directorial debut Only You in 2018. Returning to similar subject matter with follow-up piece True Things, she picks apart another lustful, complicated fling. Based upon the novel by poet Deborah Kay Davies, the psychological thriller plot follows reckless lost soul Kate (Ruth Wilson) as she struggles to cope with the daily grind of life.

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