BERGERAC: SEASON TWO (2026, UK, 6 x 48m) ***½ d. Joss Agnew, Nicole Volavka; w. Toby Whithouse, Ashley Sanders, Emilie Robson, Brian Fillis; pr. Mike O’Regan; exec pr. Ben Bickerton, Philip Trethowan, Toby Whithouse, Brian Constantine, James Ahier, Helen Perry; ph. Annemarie Lean-Vercoe; m. Adiescar Chase; theme m. George Fenton; cast. Damien Molony, Robert Gilbert,…
Film Review – MICHAEL (2026)
MICHAEL (2026, USA/UK, 127m, 12) ***½ Biography, Drama, Music dist. Lionsgate (USA), Universal Pictures (UK); pr co. Lionsgate / GK Films / Universal Pictures d. Antoine Fuqua; w. John Logan; pr. John Branca, Graham King, John McClain; ph. Dion Beebe (Colour | 1.85:1); m sup. John Warhurst; ed. John Ottman, Harry Yoon, Conrad Buff IV,…
Film Review – ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (2005)
ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (2005, USA, 109m, 15) *** Action, Crime, Thriller dist. Rogue Pictures; pr co. Why Not Productions / Liaison Films / Biscayne Pictures d. Jean-Francois Richet; w. James DeMonaco (based on the 1976 film screenplay by John Carpenter); pr. Pascal Caucheteux, Jeffrey Silver, Stephane Sperry; ph. Robert Gantz (DeLuxe | 2.35:1); m….
Film Review – KES (1969)
KES (1969, UK, 111m, PG) ****½ Drama, Family dist. United Artists; pr co. Kestrel Films / Woodfall Film Productions d. Ken Loach; w. Barry Hines, Ken Loach, Tony Garnett (based on the novel “A Kestrel for a Knave” by Barry Hines); pr. Tony Garnett; ph. Chris Menges (DeLuxe | 1.66:1); m. John Cameron; ed. Roy…
Dispelling the myth that Shaft was originally intended to be white
In recent years, I have encountered numerous comments, both online and in print, stating that Shaft was originally intended to be portrayed as a white character in the 1971 film adaptation of Ernest Tidyman’s book. Some go on to say that it wasn’t until Gordon Parks came on board that Shaft reverted to being a…
UK Monthly Film Review April 2026 (Vol 4 No. 40) issue now available
Volume 5, Number 40 of the UK Monthly Film Review is now available free of charge in PDF format. This issue features UK film releases from 28th March to 24th April 2026. Films included in this issue are: Alarum; Blades of the Guardians; The Blue Trail; California Schemin; Colours of Time; The Cure; Departures; The…
Book Review – THE HALLMARKED MAN (2025) by Robert Galbraith
THE HALLMARKED MAN (2025) **** by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) This paperback edition published by Sphere, 2025, 897pp ISBN: 978-1-4087-2378-4 Blurb: A dismembered corpse is discovered in the vault of a silver shop. The police initially believe it to be that of a convicted armed robber – but not everyone agrees with that theory. One of them is…
Three Books of Genesis
In recent weeks, we have seen the publication of three new books covering Genesis and their members: Mario Giammetti’s Tony Banks – Man of Spells: The Magician of Genesis, Mark Bell’s Face Value – From Crisis to Star: The Amazing Rise of Phil Collins and Genesis: Song by Song by Philipp Röttgers. TONY BANKS –…
UK Monthly Film Review March 2026 (Vol 4 No. 39) issue now available
Volume 4, Number 39 of the UK Monthly Film Review is now available free of charge in PDF format. This issue features UK film releases from 28th February to 27th March 2026. Films included in this issue are: Abode; Apnas; Arco; Born for You; The Bride!; Dead Man’s Wire; Dolly; Forbidden Fruits; The Good Boy;…
Film Review – I’M ALL RIGHT JACK (1959)
I’M ALL RIGHT JACK (1959, UK, 105m, U) **** Comedy dist. British Lion Film Corporation (UK), Lion International Films (USA); pr co. Charter Film Productions / Boulting Brothers d. John Boulting; w. Frank Harvey, John Boulting, Alan Hackney (based on the novel by Alan Hackney); pr. Roy Boulting; ph. Mutz Greenbaum (B&W | 1.66:1); m….