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🚨 #review: #WickedForGood (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
“With Wicked: For Good, Chu reaffirms himself as a master of musicals – this spectacular sequel brings the tale to a fitting end to a cinematic triumph.”
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“With Wicked: For Good, Chu reaffirms himself as a master of musicals – this spectacular sequel brings the tale to a fitting end to a cinematic triumph.”
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Wicked: For Good ★★★★
Released: 21 November 2025 Director: Jon M Chu Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande-Butera, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Bowen Yang, Michelle Yeoh, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater It is strange to thi...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🚨 #review: #WickedForGood (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
“With Wicked: For Good, Chu reaffirms himself as a master of musicals – this spectacular sequel brings the tale to a fitting end to a cinematic triumph.”
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“With Wicked: For Good, Chu reaffirms himself as a master of musicals – this spectacular sequel brings the tale to a fitting end to a cinematic triumph.”
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My latest review is of Edgar Wright's #TheRunningMan, and whilst it pays faithful homage to King's novel, it's far too lightweight to carry its themes through. My thoughts for @moviemarker.bsky.social.
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The Running Man ★★★
Release: 12th November 2025 Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Glen Powell, Emilia Jones, Josh Brolin, Katy O’Brian, Lee Pace, Colman Domingo, William H. Macy, Michael Cera, Jayme Lawson & Daniel Ezra “...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
My latest review is of Edgar Wright's #TheRunningMan, and whilst it pays faithful homage to King's novel, it's far too lightweight to carry its themes through. My thoughts for @moviemarker.bsky.social.
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🚨 #LFF #review: LEFT-HANDED GIRL (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
"A showcase of girl power in front of and behind the camera, Left-Handed Girl is a heartfelt and inspiring tale amid a flurry of colour."
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"A showcase of girl power in front of and behind the camera, Left-Handed Girl is a heartfelt and inspiring tale amid a flurry of colour."
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London Film Festival 2025 – Left-Handed Girl ★★★★
Released: 14 November 2025 Director: Shih-Ching Tsou Starring: Janel Tsai, Shih-Yuan Ma, Nina Ye Taiwanese-American filmmaker Shih-Ching Tsou may be relatively unknown to wider audiences but she has b...
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October 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
🚨 #LFF #review: LEFT-HANDED GIRL (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
"A showcase of girl power in front of and behind the camera, Left-Handed Girl is a heartfelt and inspiring tale amid a flurry of colour."
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"A showcase of girl power in front of and behind the camera, Left-Handed Girl is a heartfelt and inspiring tale amid a flurry of colour."
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🚨 #LFF2025 #review: HIGH-WIRE (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
"Overall, #HighWire brings a touching, relatable and honest tale that brings the lives of British-Chinese people to the forefront."
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"Overall, #HighWire brings a touching, relatable and honest tale that brings the lives of British-Chinese people to the forefront."
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London Film Festival 2025 – High Wire ★★★★
Released: TBC (London Film Festival) Director: Calif Chong Starring: Isabella Wei, Ka-Wah Lam, Elizabeth Tan We are in 2025, and yet there are not many films that are considered British-Chinese. The m...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🚨 #LFF2025 #review: HIGH-WIRE (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
"Overall, #HighWire brings a touching, relatable and honest tale that brings the lives of British-Chinese people to the forefront."
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"Overall, #HighWire brings a touching, relatable and honest tale that brings the lives of British-Chinese people to the forefront."
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Fresh from #LFF is my review of Nia DaCosta's #Hedda, a debaucherous riot of a film which sees Tessa Thompson in fine form. Seriously, I hope these cinematic Queens continue making movies together. They're special. My thoughts for @moviemarker.bsky.social.
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London Film Festival 2025 – Hedda ★★★★
Released: 29th October 2025 (Amazon Prime) Director: Nia DaCosta Starring: Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss, Imogen Poots, Nicholas Pinnock, Tom Bateman, Finbar Lynch, Mirren Mack, Jamael Westman, Saffron Ho...
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October 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Fresh from #LFF is my review of Nia DaCosta's #Hedda, a debaucherous riot of a film which sees Tessa Thompson in fine form. Seriously, I hope these cinematic Queens continue making movies together. They're special. My thoughts for @moviemarker.bsky.social.
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Fresh from #LFF is the latest Rian Johnson whodunnit. My ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of #WakeUpDeadManAKnivesOutMystery for @moviemarker.bsky.social.
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London Film Festival 2025 – Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery ★★★★
Release: 26th November 2025 (in select cinemas) & 12th December 2025 (Netflix) Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry ...
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October 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Fresh from #LFF is the latest Rian Johnson whodunnit. My ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of #WakeUpDeadManAKnivesOutMystery for @moviemarker.bsky.social.
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Even more so after experiencing it properly.
Being a media partner for @irisprize.org via @moviemarker.bsky.social fills us with immense pride.
Thanks for the last few days. 🏳️🌈🫶 #Cardiff
Being a media partner for @irisprize.org via @moviemarker.bsky.social fills us with immense pride.
Thanks for the last few days. 🏳️🌈🫶 #Cardiff
October 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Even more so after experiencing it properly.
Being a media partner for @irisprize.org via @moviemarker.bsky.social fills us with immense pride.
Thanks for the last few days. 🏳️🌈🫶 #Cardiff
Being a media partner for @irisprize.org via @moviemarker.bsky.social fills us with immense pride.
Thanks for the last few days. 🏳️🌈🫶 #Cardiff
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Another LFF review. For @moviemarker.bsky.social one of my most anticipated of the whole fest - Sentimental Value which for the most part more than lived up to it. This will be a huge awards player. Can't wait to revisit at Xmas. A great role for Stellan.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Another LFF review. For @moviemarker.bsky.social one of my most anticipated of the whole fest - Sentimental Value which for the most part more than lived up to it. This will be a huge awards player. Can't wait to revisit at Xmas. A great role for Stellan.
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Our last full day in Cardiff. *sigh*
Halfway point of @irisprize.org Industry Day. Having a lovely time of it.
Usually these kind of networking events terrify me 😅 But even if only briefly. Neat to grab a chat with fellow queer film beauts. Great talks as well. 🏳️🌈❤️
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Halfway point of @irisprize.org Industry Day. Having a lovely time of it.
Usually these kind of networking events terrify me 😅 But even if only briefly. Neat to grab a chat with fellow queer film beauts. Great talks as well. 🏳️🌈❤️
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October 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Our last full day in Cardiff. *sigh*
Halfway point of @irisprize.org Industry Day. Having a lovely time of it.
Usually these kind of networking events terrify me 😅 But even if only briefly. Neat to grab a chat with fellow queer film beauts. Great talks as well. 🏳️🌈❤️
@moviemarker.bsky.social
Halfway point of @irisprize.org Industry Day. Having a lovely time of it.
Usually these kind of networking events terrify me 😅 But even if only briefly. Neat to grab a chat with fellow queer film beauts. Great talks as well. 🏳️🌈❤️
@moviemarker.bsky.social
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A festival logo selfie? Groundbreaking. 😅
Still one more day here. But honestly. Media partner or not. Being at @irisprize.org has been EXACTLY what I needed. Surrounded by unapologetic queer joy + creativity in abundance.
Quality of the shorts has been outstanding. ✨️🏳️🌈💕
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Still one more day here. But honestly. Media partner or not. Being at @irisprize.org has been EXACTLY what I needed. Surrounded by unapologetic queer joy + creativity in abundance.
Quality of the shorts has been outstanding. ✨️🏳️🌈💕
@moviemarker.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A festival logo selfie? Groundbreaking. 😅
Still one more day here. But honestly. Media partner or not. Being at @irisprize.org has been EXACTLY what I needed. Surrounded by unapologetic queer joy + creativity in abundance.
Quality of the shorts has been outstanding. ✨️🏳️🌈💕
@moviemarker.bsky.social
Still one more day here. But honestly. Media partner or not. Being at @irisprize.org has been EXACTLY what I needed. Surrounded by unapologetic queer joy + creativity in abundance.
Quality of the shorts has been outstanding. ✨️🏳️🌈💕
@moviemarker.bsky.social
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A quick break from LFF. Out now in cinemas is #TronAres. Didn’t have the highest expectations and yet still left disappointed. My review for @moviemarker.bsky.social.
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Tron Ares ★★
Released: 10th October 2025 Director: Joachim Rønning Starring: Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Evan Peters, Gillian Anderson, Cameron Monaghan, Arturo Castro, Hasan Minhaj & Jeff Bridges I...
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October 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A quick break from LFF. Out now in cinemas is #TronAres. Didn’t have the highest expectations and yet still left disappointed. My review for @moviemarker.bsky.social.
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Me after watching Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein at #LFF
Full review coming soon for @moviemarker.bsky.social
Full review coming soon for @moviemarker.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Me after watching Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein at #LFF
Full review coming soon for @moviemarker.bsky.social
Full review coming soon for @moviemarker.bsky.social
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Dear Nia and Tessa, keep making movies together. That was fabulous. Full review coming soon for @moviemarker.bsky.social. #Hedda.
October 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Dear Nia and Tessa, keep making movies together. That was fabulous. Full review coming soon for @moviemarker.bsky.social. #Hedda.
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@darrylgriffiths.bsky.social let me wax lyrical about the dark undercurrent in two films I love very much!
@darrylgriffiths.bsky.social let me wax lyrical about the dark undercurrent in two films I love very much!
The World’s End? How The Long Walk/The Mist Mirror Today’s Society
It may be rather obvious to say but these are dark, divided times. It may even feel as if this is as bad as it’s ever been, but the reality is, things have always been divided. People have always draw...
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October 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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@darrylgriffiths.bsky.social let me wax lyrical about the dark undercurrent in two films I love very much!
@darrylgriffiths.bsky.social let me wax lyrical about the dark undercurrent in two films I love very much!
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Repping for #LFF + @moviemarker.bsky.social in Manchester on opening night. 🥰
Josh O'Connor + Andrew Scott in a Benoit Blanc mystery. Be still my beating heart.
At HOME for WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY!! 📽
Josh O'Connor + Andrew Scott in a Benoit Blanc mystery. Be still my beating heart.
At HOME for WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY!! 📽
October 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Repping for #LFF + @moviemarker.bsky.social in Manchester on opening night. 🥰
Josh O'Connor + Andrew Scott in a Benoit Blanc mystery. Be still my beating heart.
At HOME for WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY!! 📽
Josh O'Connor + Andrew Scott in a Benoit Blanc mystery. Be still my beating heart.
At HOME for WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY!! 📽
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Not even NIN could save this movie. Full review coming soon for @moviemarker.bsky.social.
Greetings programs! Time to re-enter the grid. Tonight’s screening: #TronAres.
October 7, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Not even NIN could save this movie. Full review coming soon for @moviemarker.bsky.social.
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Finally starting my #LFF2025 coverage! Reviews will be going live on flickfeast.co.uk, @moviemarker.bsky.social and
@newscientist.com - please give a 🔁 and❤️!
@newscientist.com - please give a 🔁 and❤️!
snoopy is typing on a typewriter while sitting on a bed
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October 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Finally starting my #LFF2025 coverage! Reviews will be going live on flickfeast.co.uk, @moviemarker.bsky.social and
@newscientist.com - please give a 🔁 and❤️!
@newscientist.com - please give a 🔁 and❤️!
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Had the pleasure of seeing myself last week.
Well happy that @moviemarker.bsky.social have been quoted on this latest promo for Harris Dickinson's directorial debut URCHIN. 🤩🤩
Out this Friday. Worth seeking out. Hearty shoutout to Mia Pflueger who covered it for us. ✨️✨️
Well happy that @moviemarker.bsky.social have been quoted on this latest promo for Harris Dickinson's directorial debut URCHIN. 🤩🤩
Out this Friday. Worth seeking out. Hearty shoutout to Mia Pflueger who covered it for us. ✨️✨️
September 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Had the pleasure of seeing myself last week.
Well happy that @moviemarker.bsky.social have been quoted on this latest promo for Harris Dickinson's directorial debut URCHIN. 🤩🤩
Out this Friday. Worth seeking out. Hearty shoutout to Mia Pflueger who covered it for us. ✨️✨️
Well happy that @moviemarker.bsky.social have been quoted on this latest promo for Harris Dickinson's directorial debut URCHIN. 🤩🤩
Out this Friday. Worth seeking out. Hearty shoutout to Mia Pflueger who covered it for us. ✨️✨️
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Thanks to @moviemarker.bsky.social for this article on the upcoming Bolton Film Festival (Wed 1st - Sun 5th October)
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Bolton International Film Festival Set To Return For 9th Edition
The Bolton International Film Festival proudly returns for its ninth edition, running from Wed 1st Oct to Sun 5th, Oct, the BAFTA and BIFA accredited short film festival will showcase 283 short films,...
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September 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Thanks to @moviemarker.bsky.social for this article on the upcoming Bolton Film Festival (Wed 1st - Sun 5th October)
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Out in select UK cinemas from today, Ash Avildsen's biopic about trailblazing women's pro wrestler Mildred Burke, Queen of the Ring, is an old-fashioned (for better and worse) crowdpleaser. My review for @moviemarker.bsky.social: www.moviemarker.co.uk/queen-of-the...
Queen Of The Ring ★★★
Released: 19 September 2025 Director: Ash Avildsen Starring: Emily Bett Rickards, Josh Lucas History rarely moves in a straight line. If you were to believe the WWE’s idea of history, women’s pro wre...
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September 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Out in select UK cinemas from today, Ash Avildsen's biopic about trailblazing women's pro wrestler Mildred Burke, Queen of the Ring, is an old-fashioned (for better and worse) crowdpleaser. My review for @moviemarker.bsky.social: www.moviemarker.co.uk/queen-of-the...
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New PTA. Always an event in this house.
Press screening of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER!
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Press screening of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER!
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September 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
New PTA. Always an event in this house.
Press screening of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER!
🤩🤩 @moviemarker.bsky.social
Press screening of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER!
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✨️ Was a very swanky start this morning for Harris Dickinson's directorial debut URCHIN 👌📽
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#London
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#London
September 17, 2025 at 11:18 AM
✨️ Was a very swanky start this morning for Harris Dickinson's directorial debut URCHIN 👌📽
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#London
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#London
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Also got a new interview out with @moviemarker.bsky.social!
Had a chat with Solo director Sophie Dupuis and actor Felix Maritaud. One of my favourite interviews; was a lot of fun but also rather profound.
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Had a chat with Solo director Sophie Dupuis and actor Felix Maritaud. One of my favourite interviews; was a lot of fun but also rather profound.
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Interview With Director Sophie Dupuis/Actor Felix Maritaud (Solo)
It’s been a long journey for queer drama Solo. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival back in 2023, UK audiences can finally see the French-Canadian feature in cinemas later this week (...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Also got a new interview out with @moviemarker.bsky.social!
Had a chat with Solo director Sophie Dupuis and actor Felix Maritaud. One of my favourite interviews; was a lot of fun but also rather profound.
www.moviemarker.co.uk/interview-wi...
Had a chat with Solo director Sophie Dupuis and actor Felix Maritaud. One of my favourite interviews; was a lot of fun but also rather profound.
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🥹 Still have to pinch myself that @moviemarker.bsky.social is a media partner for this festival. Warms my little gay heart.
🏳️🌈 Full programme for this year's @irisprize.org announced today. An absolute beaut.
🏴 See you in October Cardiff 🫶
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🏳️🌈 Full programme for this year's @irisprize.org announced today. An absolute beaut.
🏴 See you in October Cardiff 🫶
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Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival Launches 2025 Programme
With a week to go before the public Box Office opens, organisers of the Cardiff-based festival offering the largest LGBTQ+ short film prize in the world are proud to launch its full programme today (T...
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September 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
🥹 Still have to pinch myself that @moviemarker.bsky.social is a media partner for this festival. Warms my little gay heart.
🏳️🌈 Full programme for this year's @irisprize.org announced today. An absolute beaut.
🏴 See you in October Cardiff 🫶
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🏳️🌈 Full programme for this year's @irisprize.org announced today. An absolute beaut.
🏴 See you in October Cardiff 🫶
www.moviemarker.co.uk/iris-prize-l...
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Some nice morning reading for ya: my @moviemarker.bsky.social review of Solo, which is out in UK cinemas next week
Certainly had some thoughts!
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Certainly had some thoughts!
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Solo ★★★
Released: 19 September 2025 Director: Sophie Dupois Starring: Theodore Pellerin, Felix Maritaud Set in the lively Montreal drag scene, Solo has a colourful surface that hides a dark underbelly. Direct...
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September 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Some nice morning reading for ya: my @moviemarker.bsky.social review of Solo, which is out in UK cinemas next week
Certainly had some thoughts!
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Certainly had some thoughts!
www.moviemarker.co.uk/solo-%E2%98%...