Aaron Gillingham
@aaroonaza.bsky.social
28 - film lover & filmmaker | Bylines at Filmhounds, The Cinematique & Get Your Comic On | YouTube & TikTok - Aaron at the Movies | Official member of UK Film Critics Association
Website - https://www.aarongillingham.com
Website - https://www.aarongillingham.com
Twinless (dir. James Sweeney)
A last minute addition to my LFF watches and it was so worth it. This was a lovely film that rides a fine line between being moving and funny from start to finish. Dylan O’Brien is fantastic here and James Sweeney works wonders both in front and behind the camera. #LFF
A last minute addition to my LFF watches and it was so worth it. This was a lovely film that rides a fine line between being moving and funny from start to finish. Dylan O’Brien is fantastic here and James Sweeney works wonders both in front and behind the camera. #LFF
October 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Twinless (dir. James Sweeney)
A last minute addition to my LFF watches and it was so worth it. This was a lovely film that rides a fine line between being moving and funny from start to finish. Dylan O’Brien is fantastic here and James Sweeney works wonders both in front and behind the camera. #LFF
A last minute addition to my LFF watches and it was so worth it. This was a lovely film that rides a fine line between being moving and funny from start to finish. Dylan O’Brien is fantastic here and James Sweeney works wonders both in front and behind the camera. #LFF
More Life (dir. Bradley Banton)
This is hands down one of the most authentic hangout films I’ve ever seen. Banton’s debut is a spot on snapshot of real life, filled to the brim with humour and heart at every opportune moment. #LFF
This is hands down one of the most authentic hangout films I’ve ever seen. Banton’s debut is a spot on snapshot of real life, filled to the brim with humour and heart at every opportune moment. #LFF
October 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
More Life (dir. Bradley Banton)
This is hands down one of the most authentic hangout films I’ve ever seen. Banton’s debut is a spot on snapshot of real life, filled to the brim with humour and heart at every opportune moment. #LFF
This is hands down one of the most authentic hangout films I’ve ever seen. Banton’s debut is a spot on snapshot of real life, filled to the brim with humour and heart at every opportune moment. #LFF
Roofman (dir. Derek Cianfrance)
Derek Cianfrance works his magic to tell this humorous yet heartbreaking story in the best way possible. Tatum is truly brilliant here alongside a supporting cast that all bring their a-game. A really lovely film for me to end my in-person screenings with. #LFF
Derek Cianfrance works his magic to tell this humorous yet heartbreaking story in the best way possible. Tatum is truly brilliant here alongside a supporting cast that all bring their a-game. A really lovely film for me to end my in-person screenings with. #LFF
October 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Roofman (dir. Derek Cianfrance)
Derek Cianfrance works his magic to tell this humorous yet heartbreaking story in the best way possible. Tatum is truly brilliant here alongside a supporting cast that all bring their a-game. A really lovely film for me to end my in-person screenings with. #LFF
Derek Cianfrance works his magic to tell this humorous yet heartbreaking story in the best way possible. Tatum is truly brilliant here alongside a supporting cast that all bring their a-game. A really lovely film for me to end my in-person screenings with. #LFF
Is This Thing On? (dir. Bradley Cooper)
Though it takes a minute or two to finds its groove, once it does it is endlessly captivating. The open and honest mix of comedy and marital drama weave beautifully around each other like a fine tuned stand up routine. #LFF
Though it takes a minute or two to finds its groove, once it does it is endlessly captivating. The open and honest mix of comedy and marital drama weave beautifully around each other like a fine tuned stand up routine. #LFF
October 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Is This Thing On? (dir. Bradley Cooper)
Though it takes a minute or two to finds its groove, once it does it is endlessly captivating. The open and honest mix of comedy and marital drama weave beautifully around each other like a fine tuned stand up routine. #LFF
Though it takes a minute or two to finds its groove, once it does it is endlessly captivating. The open and honest mix of comedy and marital drama weave beautifully around each other like a fine tuned stand up routine. #LFF
The Mastermind (dir. Kelly Reichardt)
This may be the biggest disappointment of the festival. Though Josh O’Connor is decent everything else is just not that interesting. It starts off on a good note but then very quickly runs out of steam and aimlessly meanders for the rest of its runtime. #LFF
This may be the biggest disappointment of the festival. Though Josh O’Connor is decent everything else is just not that interesting. It starts off on a good note but then very quickly runs out of steam and aimlessly meanders for the rest of its runtime. #LFF
October 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The Mastermind (dir. Kelly Reichardt)
This may be the biggest disappointment of the festival. Though Josh O’Connor is decent everything else is just not that interesting. It starts off on a good note but then very quickly runs out of steam and aimlessly meanders for the rest of its runtime. #LFF
This may be the biggest disappointment of the festival. Though Josh O’Connor is decent everything else is just not that interesting. It starts off on a good note but then very quickly runs out of steam and aimlessly meanders for the rest of its runtime. #LFF
Frankenstein (dir. Guillermo del Toro)
Del Toro has done it again. Some may have an issue with its length/pacing but personally this all worked for me. The atmosphere is consistently dark, the score is perfectly theatrical and the performances, especially from Isaac and Elordi, are phenomenal. #LFF
Del Toro has done it again. Some may have an issue with its length/pacing but personally this all worked for me. The atmosphere is consistently dark, the score is perfectly theatrical and the performances, especially from Isaac and Elordi, are phenomenal. #LFF
October 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Frankenstein (dir. Guillermo del Toro)
Del Toro has done it again. Some may have an issue with its length/pacing but personally this all worked for me. The atmosphere is consistently dark, the score is perfectly theatrical and the performances, especially from Isaac and Elordi, are phenomenal. #LFF
Del Toro has done it again. Some may have an issue with its length/pacing but personally this all worked for me. The atmosphere is consistently dark, the score is perfectly theatrical and the performances, especially from Isaac and Elordi, are phenomenal. #LFF
H Is For Hawk (dir. Philippa Lowthorpe)
This was a really touching film to end the day on. The way it explores grief through distraction is handled in such a real and honest manner that the emotions really sneak up on you. Claire Foy is also fantastic in the lead role. #LFF
This was a really touching film to end the day on. The way it explores grief through distraction is handled in such a real and honest manner that the emotions really sneak up on you. Claire Foy is also fantastic in the lead role. #LFF
October 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
H Is For Hawk (dir. Philippa Lowthorpe)
This was a really touching film to end the day on. The way it explores grief through distraction is handled in such a real and honest manner that the emotions really sneak up on you. Claire Foy is also fantastic in the lead role. #LFF
This was a really touching film to end the day on. The way it explores grief through distraction is handled in such a real and honest manner that the emotions really sneak up on you. Claire Foy is also fantastic in the lead role. #LFF
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (dir. Mary Bronstein)
Mary Bronstein delivers a relentlessly chaotic and stressful watch with this film. Though it succeeds in its paranoia and humour, the rest is a lot to take in. Thankfully a lot of it is held together by Rose Byrne’s incredible performance. #LFF
Mary Bronstein delivers a relentlessly chaotic and stressful watch with this film. Though it succeeds in its paranoia and humour, the rest is a lot to take in. Thankfully a lot of it is held together by Rose Byrne’s incredible performance. #LFF
October 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (dir. Mary Bronstein)
Mary Bronstein delivers a relentlessly chaotic and stressful watch with this film. Though it succeeds in its paranoia and humour, the rest is a lot to take in. Thankfully a lot of it is held together by Rose Byrne’s incredible performance. #LFF
Mary Bronstein delivers a relentlessly chaotic and stressful watch with this film. Though it succeeds in its paranoia and humour, the rest is a lot to take in. Thankfully a lot of it is held together by Rose Byrne’s incredible performance. #LFF
The Choral (dir. Nicholas Hynter)
The Choral is exactly the film you expect it to be. A decent enough, lighthearted drama that is elevated by its cast. It’s not Hynter’s best Alan Bennett adaptation but it’s still solid nonetheless. #LFF
The Choral is exactly the film you expect it to be. A decent enough, lighthearted drama that is elevated by its cast. It’s not Hynter’s best Alan Bennett adaptation but it’s still solid nonetheless. #LFF
October 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The Choral (dir. Nicholas Hynter)
The Choral is exactly the film you expect it to be. A decent enough, lighthearted drama that is elevated by its cast. It’s not Hynter’s best Alan Bennett adaptation but it’s still solid nonetheless. #LFF
The Choral is exactly the film you expect it to be. A decent enough, lighthearted drama that is elevated by its cast. It’s not Hynter’s best Alan Bennett adaptation but it’s still solid nonetheless. #LFF
Chao (dir. Yasuhiro Aoki)
This is a real delight of a film. Bursting at the seams with vibrancy, heart and humour, Chao only gets better and more moving as it goes on. A true hidden gem of the festival and of the whole year. #LFF
This is a real delight of a film. Bursting at the seams with vibrancy, heart and humour, Chao only gets better and more moving as it goes on. A true hidden gem of the festival and of the whole year. #LFF
October 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Chao (dir. Yasuhiro Aoki)
This is a real delight of a film. Bursting at the seams with vibrancy, heart and humour, Chao only gets better and more moving as it goes on. A true hidden gem of the festival and of the whole year. #LFF
This is a real delight of a film. Bursting at the seams with vibrancy, heart and humour, Chao only gets better and more moving as it goes on. A true hidden gem of the festival and of the whole year. #LFF
Endless Cookie (dir. Seth & Peter Scriver)
This is easily one of the strangest films I’ve seen in a while. It’s endearing, funny and a bit all over the place but that is very much part of its distinctive, homemade charm. #LFF
This is easily one of the strangest films I’ve seen in a while. It’s endearing, funny and a bit all over the place but that is very much part of its distinctive, homemade charm. #LFF
October 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Endless Cookie (dir. Seth & Peter Scriver)
This is easily one of the strangest films I’ve seen in a while. It’s endearing, funny and a bit all over the place but that is very much part of its distinctive, homemade charm. #LFF
This is easily one of the strangest films I’ve seen in a while. It’s endearing, funny and a bit all over the place but that is very much part of its distinctive, homemade charm. #LFF
Love Me Tender (dir. Anna Cazenave Cambet)
Though it is maybe a tad too long, Love Me Tender still manages to be a very effective drama that is just as heartbreaking as it is beautiful. However, the standout here is Vicky Krieps who carries the film with her magnificent performance. #LFF
Though it is maybe a tad too long, Love Me Tender still manages to be a very effective drama that is just as heartbreaking as it is beautiful. However, the standout here is Vicky Krieps who carries the film with her magnificent performance. #LFF
October 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Love Me Tender (dir. Anna Cazenave Cambet)
Though it is maybe a tad too long, Love Me Tender still manages to be a very effective drama that is just as heartbreaking as it is beautiful. However, the standout here is Vicky Krieps who carries the film with her magnificent performance. #LFF
Though it is maybe a tad too long, Love Me Tender still manages to be a very effective drama that is just as heartbreaking as it is beautiful. However, the standout here is Vicky Krieps who carries the film with her magnificent performance. #LFF
Broken English (dir. Jane Pollard & Iain Forsyth)
Broken English is a documentary that feels like it’s fighting against itself. It mostly succeeds as an analysis of Marianne Faithfull’s life but the overarching concept in which it is framed gets in the way of this on multiple occasions. #LFF
Broken English is a documentary that feels like it’s fighting against itself. It mostly succeeds as an analysis of Marianne Faithfull’s life but the overarching concept in which it is framed gets in the way of this on multiple occasions. #LFF
October 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Broken English (dir. Jane Pollard & Iain Forsyth)
Broken English is a documentary that feels like it’s fighting against itself. It mostly succeeds as an analysis of Marianne Faithfull’s life but the overarching concept in which it is framed gets in the way of this on multiple occasions. #LFF
Broken English is a documentary that feels like it’s fighting against itself. It mostly succeeds as an analysis of Marianne Faithfull’s life but the overarching concept in which it is framed gets in the way of this on multiple occasions. #LFF
Jay Kelly (dir. Noah Baumbach)
There’s a lot to like about Jay Kelly. Clooney steals the show with a brilliantly honest performance whilst Baumbach works wonders with both his direction and script. A genuine love letter to a golden age of actors we don’t see anymore. #LFF
There’s a lot to like about Jay Kelly. Clooney steals the show with a brilliantly honest performance whilst Baumbach works wonders with both his direction and script. A genuine love letter to a golden age of actors we don’t see anymore. #LFF
October 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Jay Kelly (dir. Noah Baumbach)
There’s a lot to like about Jay Kelly. Clooney steals the show with a brilliantly honest performance whilst Baumbach works wonders with both his direction and script. A genuine love letter to a golden age of actors we don’t see anymore. #LFF
There’s a lot to like about Jay Kelly. Clooney steals the show with a brilliantly honest performance whilst Baumbach works wonders with both his direction and script. A genuine love letter to a golden age of actors we don’t see anymore. #LFF
Tuner (dir. Daniel Roher)
Tuner is the film I didn’t know I needed in my life. A brilliant blend of comedy, heartfelt drama and crime thriller escapades that feels near effortless in execution. All of it topped off with very genuine performances across the board and pitch perfect direction. #LFF
Tuner is the film I didn’t know I needed in my life. A brilliant blend of comedy, heartfelt drama and crime thriller escapades that feels near effortless in execution. All of it topped off with very genuine performances across the board and pitch perfect direction. #LFF
October 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Tuner (dir. Daniel Roher)
Tuner is the film I didn’t know I needed in my life. A brilliant blend of comedy, heartfelt drama and crime thriller escapades that feels near effortless in execution. All of it topped off with very genuine performances across the board and pitch perfect direction. #LFF
Tuner is the film I didn’t know I needed in my life. A brilliant blend of comedy, heartfelt drama and crime thriller escapades that feels near effortless in execution. All of it topped off with very genuine performances across the board and pitch perfect direction. #LFF
The Voice of Hind Rajab (dir. Kaouther Ben Hania)
This is easily one of the most stressful and emotionally draining films I’ve seen in quite some time. It’s a harrowing but important watch that everything should try to see. #LFF
This is easily one of the most stressful and emotionally draining films I’ve seen in quite some time. It’s a harrowing but important watch that everything should try to see. #LFF
October 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Voice of Hind Rajab (dir. Kaouther Ben Hania)
This is easily one of the most stressful and emotionally draining films I’ve seen in quite some time. It’s a harrowing but important watch that everything should try to see. #LFF
This is easily one of the most stressful and emotionally draining films I’ve seen in quite some time. It’s a harrowing but important watch that everything should try to see. #LFF
Ballad of a Small Player (dir. Edward Berger)
What a film to start the day with. Edward Berger delivers an energetic, fever dream of a film that at times can be a bit much. Farrell is brilliant in the lead role but overall it took me a while to fully click with its madness. #LFF
What a film to start the day with. Edward Berger delivers an energetic, fever dream of a film that at times can be a bit much. Farrell is brilliant in the lead role but overall it took me a while to fully click with its madness. #LFF
October 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Ballad of a Small Player (dir. Edward Berger)
What a film to start the day with. Edward Berger delivers an energetic, fever dream of a film that at times can be a bit much. Farrell is brilliant in the lead role but overall it took me a while to fully click with its madness. #LFF
What a film to start the day with. Edward Berger delivers an energetic, fever dream of a film that at times can be a bit much. Farrell is brilliant in the lead role but overall it took me a while to fully click with its madness. #LFF
Love, Brooklyn (dir. Rachael Abigail Holder)
I wanted to like this one but unfortunately outside of some great performances from André Holland and DeWanda Wise everything else didn’t work for me. It could be the pacing or its lacklustre dialogue but either way it left me rather underwhelmed. #LFF
I wanted to like this one but unfortunately outside of some great performances from André Holland and DeWanda Wise everything else didn’t work for me. It could be the pacing or its lacklustre dialogue but either way it left me rather underwhelmed. #LFF
October 7, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Love, Brooklyn (dir. Rachael Abigail Holder)
I wanted to like this one but unfortunately outside of some great performances from André Holland and DeWanda Wise everything else didn’t work for me. It could be the pacing or its lacklustre dialogue but either way it left me rather underwhelmed. #LFF
I wanted to like this one but unfortunately outside of some great performances from André Holland and DeWanda Wise everything else didn’t work for me. It could be the pacing or its lacklustre dialogue but either way it left me rather underwhelmed. #LFF
Ultras (dir. Ragnhild Ekner)
Ultras is a fascinating watch. One minute football fan culture can be seen as a beautifully unifying experience and the next it can seem utterly terrifying and Ekner balances both aspects perfectly without favouring one over the other. #LFF
Ultras is a fascinating watch. One minute football fan culture can be seen as a beautifully unifying experience and the next it can seem utterly terrifying and Ekner balances both aspects perfectly without favouring one over the other. #LFF
October 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Ultras (dir. Ragnhild Ekner)
Ultras is a fascinating watch. One minute football fan culture can be seen as a beautifully unifying experience and the next it can seem utterly terrifying and Ekner balances both aspects perfectly without favouring one over the other. #LFF
Ultras is a fascinating watch. One minute football fan culture can be seen as a beautifully unifying experience and the next it can seem utterly terrifying and Ekner balances both aspects perfectly without favouring one over the other. #LFF
Fwends (dir. Sophie Somerville)
This is a delight of a film. Fwends is a light, quirky and reaffirming little comedy drama that effortlessly captures two friends reconnecting after a long time. A really lovely watch. #LFF
This is a delight of a film. Fwends is a light, quirky and reaffirming little comedy drama that effortlessly captures two friends reconnecting after a long time. A really lovely watch. #LFF
October 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Fwends (dir. Sophie Somerville)
This is a delight of a film. Fwends is a light, quirky and reaffirming little comedy drama that effortlessly captures two friends reconnecting after a long time. A really lovely watch. #LFF
This is a delight of a film. Fwends is a light, quirky and reaffirming little comedy drama that effortlessly captures two friends reconnecting after a long time. A really lovely watch. #LFF
Only On Earth (dir. Robin Petré)
Though its core purpose is as clear as day, Only On Earth struggles a bit due to a lack of cohesion. It delivers stunning cinematography and a powerful message but for a documentary like this it needs more than that to achieve its intended impact. #LFF
Though its core purpose is as clear as day, Only On Earth struggles a bit due to a lack of cohesion. It delivers stunning cinematography and a powerful message but for a documentary like this it needs more than that to achieve its intended impact. #LFF
September 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Only On Earth (dir. Robin Petré)
Though its core purpose is as clear as day, Only On Earth struggles a bit due to a lack of cohesion. It delivers stunning cinematography and a powerful message but for a documentary like this it needs more than that to achieve its intended impact. #LFF
Though its core purpose is as clear as day, Only On Earth struggles a bit due to a lack of cohesion. It delivers stunning cinematography and a powerful message but for a documentary like this it needs more than that to achieve its intended impact. #LFF
As it is #LFF time again and I don’t use Twitter anymore, this will be where I post my initial thoughts on films I see at the festival.
September 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
As it is #LFF time again and I don’t use Twitter anymore, this will be where I post my initial thoughts on films I see at the festival.
At the moment, this is what my planned #LFF line up is looking like like.
Obviously between now and October some things could change/be added but I’m pretty confident this will be my itinerary for the festival.
Obviously between now and October some things could change/be added but I’m pretty confident this will be my itinerary for the festival.
September 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
At the moment, this is what my planned #LFF line up is looking like like.
Obviously between now and October some things could change/be added but I’m pretty confident this will be my itinerary for the festival.
Obviously between now and October some things could change/be added but I’m pretty confident this will be my itinerary for the festival.
Ncuti, you have been a truly fantastic doctor in every way. You brought so much energy and emotion to the character. Thank you 🙏
#DoctorWho
#DoctorWho
May 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Ncuti, you have been a truly fantastic doctor in every way. You brought so much energy and emotion to the character. Thank you 🙏
#DoctorWho
#DoctorWho
Booked my tickets for Warfare for next Monday 🙌
April 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Booked my tickets for Warfare for next Monday 🙌