Jack Martin
@jackwmartin.bsky.social
Your 🍅-approved film chef extraordinaire for Film Feeder & proud member of IFSC (and regular movie buff)
#LFF - 100 NIGHTS OF HERO
An odd choice to end the festival with this eccentric ode to storytelling that, while not without its moments as well as a charmingly deadpan sense of humour, feels rather slight in its overall ambition. Charli XCX fans will eat up her brief role.
An odd choice to end the festival with this eccentric ode to storytelling that, while not without its moments as well as a charmingly deadpan sense of humour, feels rather slight in its overall ambition. Charli XCX fans will eat up her brief role.
October 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
#LFF - 100 NIGHTS OF HERO
An odd choice to end the festival with this eccentric ode to storytelling that, while not without its moments as well as a charmingly deadpan sense of humour, feels rather slight in its overall ambition. Charli XCX fans will eat up her brief role.
An odd choice to end the festival with this eccentric ode to storytelling that, while not without its moments as well as a charmingly deadpan sense of humour, feels rather slight in its overall ambition. Charli XCX fans will eat up her brief role.
#LFF - RENTAL FAMILY
An incredibly heartwarming drama in which an endearing Brendan Fraser plays an actor-for-hire at an unusual Japanese agency. It could almost exist in the same universe as Paddington with its gentle and sweet nature that rarely fails to make you smile.
An incredibly heartwarming drama in which an endearing Brendan Fraser plays an actor-for-hire at an unusual Japanese agency. It could almost exist in the same universe as Paddington with its gentle and sweet nature that rarely fails to make you smile.
October 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
#LFF - RENTAL FAMILY
An incredibly heartwarming drama in which an endearing Brendan Fraser plays an actor-for-hire at an unusual Japanese agency. It could almost exist in the same universe as Paddington with its gentle and sweet nature that rarely fails to make you smile.
An incredibly heartwarming drama in which an endearing Brendan Fraser plays an actor-for-hire at an unusual Japanese agency. It could almost exist in the same universe as Paddington with its gentle and sweet nature that rarely fails to make you smile.
#LFF - BLUE MOON
Richard Linklater’s chamber piece about a small but significant episode in the life of forgotten lyricist Lorenz Hart, masterfully played by Ethan Hawke, is charmingly written but frustratingly stagey in execution. It might have been better as a play instead.
Richard Linklater’s chamber piece about a small but significant episode in the life of forgotten lyricist Lorenz Hart, masterfully played by Ethan Hawke, is charmingly written but frustratingly stagey in execution. It might have been better as a play instead.
October 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
#LFF - BLUE MOON
Richard Linklater’s chamber piece about a small but significant episode in the life of forgotten lyricist Lorenz Hart, masterfully played by Ethan Hawke, is charmingly written but frustratingly stagey in execution. It might have been better as a play instead.
Richard Linklater’s chamber piece about a small but significant episode in the life of forgotten lyricist Lorenz Hart, masterfully played by Ethan Hawke, is charmingly written but frustratingly stagey in execution. It might have been better as a play instead.
#LFF - THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE
“Original” doesn’t even begin to cover this highly unconventional musical about the 18th century Shaker movement, with the creative team of The Brutalist and a great lead turn by Amanda Seyfried pumping plenty of energy into an oddly unique film.
“Original” doesn’t even begin to cover this highly unconventional musical about the 18th century Shaker movement, with the creative team of The Brutalist and a great lead turn by Amanda Seyfried pumping plenty of energy into an oddly unique film.
October 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
#LFF - THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE
“Original” doesn’t even begin to cover this highly unconventional musical about the 18th century Shaker movement, with the creative team of The Brutalist and a great lead turn by Amanda Seyfried pumping plenty of energy into an oddly unique film.
“Original” doesn’t even begin to cover this highly unconventional musical about the 18th century Shaker movement, with the creative team of The Brutalist and a great lead turn by Amanda Seyfried pumping plenty of energy into an oddly unique film.
#LFF - NO OTHER CHOICE
Park Chan-Wook’s dark satire of our fundamentally flawed capitalist society is a fiercely entertaining ride, at once a madcap caper with style to spare, but also a grim commentary on the desperation of those who just want to earn a decent living.
Park Chan-Wook’s dark satire of our fundamentally flawed capitalist society is a fiercely entertaining ride, at once a madcap caper with style to spare, but also a grim commentary on the desperation of those who just want to earn a decent living.
October 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
#LFF - NO OTHER CHOICE
Park Chan-Wook’s dark satire of our fundamentally flawed capitalist society is a fiercely entertaining ride, at once a madcap caper with style to spare, but also a grim commentary on the desperation of those who just want to earn a decent living.
Park Chan-Wook’s dark satire of our fundamentally flawed capitalist society is a fiercely entertaining ride, at once a madcap caper with style to spare, but also a grim commentary on the desperation of those who just want to earn a decent living.
#LFF - IS THIS THING ON?
Bradley Cooper’s third directorial outing, wherein Will Arnett gives stand-up comedy a go, isn’t just his funniest but also his most surprising, as the director also works in a naturalistic rom-com that is as crowd-pleasing as it is genuinely sweet.
Bradley Cooper’s third directorial outing, wherein Will Arnett gives stand-up comedy a go, isn’t just his funniest but also his most surprising, as the director also works in a naturalistic rom-com that is as crowd-pleasing as it is genuinely sweet.
October 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
#LFF - IS THIS THING ON?
Bradley Cooper’s third directorial outing, wherein Will Arnett gives stand-up comedy a go, isn’t just his funniest but also his most surprising, as the director also works in a naturalistic rom-com that is as crowd-pleasing as it is genuinely sweet.
Bradley Cooper’s third directorial outing, wherein Will Arnett gives stand-up comedy a go, isn’t just his funniest but also his most surprising, as the director also works in a naturalistic rom-com that is as crowd-pleasing as it is genuinely sweet.
#LFF - FRANKENSTEIN
Guillermo del Toro was born to adapt Mary Shelley’s classic into a faithful yet fresh interpretation with stunningly Gothic production values and a tender turn by Jacob Elordi. An unnecessary framing device weighs it down, but this is otherwise wonderful.
Guillermo del Toro was born to adapt Mary Shelley’s classic into a faithful yet fresh interpretation with stunningly Gothic production values and a tender turn by Jacob Elordi. An unnecessary framing device weighs it down, but this is otherwise wonderful.
October 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
#LFF - FRANKENSTEIN
Guillermo del Toro was born to adapt Mary Shelley’s classic into a faithful yet fresh interpretation with stunningly Gothic production values and a tender turn by Jacob Elordi. An unnecessary framing device weighs it down, but this is otherwise wonderful.
Guillermo del Toro was born to adapt Mary Shelley’s classic into a faithful yet fresh interpretation with stunningly Gothic production values and a tender turn by Jacob Elordi. An unnecessary framing device weighs it down, but this is otherwise wonderful.
#LFF - IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU
Rose Byrne is stellar in this extremely stressful drama about motherhood and all the baggage that comes with it. Some interesting camerawork and occasional steps into surreal territory make it a bit hard to digest, but it worked well enough.
Rose Byrne is stellar in this extremely stressful drama about motherhood and all the baggage that comes with it. Some interesting camerawork and occasional steps into surreal territory make it a bit hard to digest, but it worked well enough.
October 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
#LFF - IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU
Rose Byrne is stellar in this extremely stressful drama about motherhood and all the baggage that comes with it. Some interesting camerawork and occasional steps into surreal territory make it a bit hard to digest, but it worked well enough.
Rose Byrne is stellar in this extremely stressful drama about motherhood and all the baggage that comes with it. Some interesting camerawork and occasional steps into surreal territory make it a bit hard to digest, but it worked well enough.
#LFF - HAMNET
If it’s a good cry you’re after, you’ll get that and a whole lot more in Chloe Zhao’s devastating Shakespeare drama. Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal are phenomenal in a story of love, family, loss and the healing power of the arts. Bring all the Kleenex you can get.
If it’s a good cry you’re after, you’ll get that and a whole lot more in Chloe Zhao’s devastating Shakespeare drama. Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal are phenomenal in a story of love, family, loss and the healing power of the arts. Bring all the Kleenex you can get.
October 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
#LFF - HAMNET
If it’s a good cry you’re after, you’ll get that and a whole lot more in Chloe Zhao’s devastating Shakespeare drama. Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal are phenomenal in a story of love, family, loss and the healing power of the arts. Bring all the Kleenex you can get.
If it’s a good cry you’re after, you’ll get that and a whole lot more in Chloe Zhao’s devastating Shakespeare drama. Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal are phenomenal in a story of love, family, loss and the healing power of the arts. Bring all the Kleenex you can get.
#LFF - BUGONIA
Utterly bonkers, though what else did you expect from Yorgos Lanthimos? His most accessible film to date is also a very entertaining one, poking fun at nutty conspiracy theorists and their insane beliefs, while earning points for having the year’s gutsiest ending.
Utterly bonkers, though what else did you expect from Yorgos Lanthimos? His most accessible film to date is also a very entertaining one, poking fun at nutty conspiracy theorists and their insane beliefs, while earning points for having the year’s gutsiest ending.
October 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#LFF - BUGONIA
Utterly bonkers, though what else did you expect from Yorgos Lanthimos? His most accessible film to date is also a very entertaining one, poking fun at nutty conspiracy theorists and their insane beliefs, while earning points for having the year’s gutsiest ending.
Utterly bonkers, though what else did you expect from Yorgos Lanthimos? His most accessible film to date is also a very entertaining one, poking fun at nutty conspiracy theorists and their insane beliefs, while earning points for having the year’s gutsiest ending.
#LFF - IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT
It’s certainly no accident that this won the Palme D’Or. Jafar Panahi’s revenge thriller is endlessly gripping, exposing the roots of evil in an oppressive regime that corrupts the best of people. Ends on a killer final shot that leaves chills.
It’s certainly no accident that this won the Palme D’Or. Jafar Panahi’s revenge thriller is endlessly gripping, exposing the roots of evil in an oppressive regime that corrupts the best of people. Ends on a killer final shot that leaves chills.
October 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
#LFF - IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT
It’s certainly no accident that this won the Palme D’Or. Jafar Panahi’s revenge thriller is endlessly gripping, exposing the roots of evil in an oppressive regime that corrupts the best of people. Ends on a killer final shot that leaves chills.
It’s certainly no accident that this won the Palme D’Or. Jafar Panahi’s revenge thriller is endlessly gripping, exposing the roots of evil in an oppressive regime that corrupts the best of people. Ends on a killer final shot that leaves chills.
#LFF - JAY KELLY
George Clooney plays George Clooney (very well, mind you) in a fantastic study of stardom and the personal sacrifices and betrayal that come with it. Sandler lends brilliant support in a heavily layered role that could/should land him an Oscar nod (yes, really).
George Clooney plays George Clooney (very well, mind you) in a fantastic study of stardom and the personal sacrifices and betrayal that come with it. Sandler lends brilliant support in a heavily layered role that could/should land him an Oscar nod (yes, really).
October 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
#LFF - JAY KELLY
George Clooney plays George Clooney (very well, mind you) in a fantastic study of stardom and the personal sacrifices and betrayal that come with it. Sandler lends brilliant support in a heavily layered role that could/should land him an Oscar nod (yes, really).
George Clooney plays George Clooney (very well, mind you) in a fantastic study of stardom and the personal sacrifices and betrayal that come with it. Sandler lends brilliant support in a heavily layered role that could/should land him an Oscar nod (yes, really).
#LFF - TUNER (Surprise Film)
Leo Woodall proves he’s leading man material as a piano tuner turned safecracker in a fun if somewhat conventional crime caper, which starts off strong and lags around the middle, before reaching a dark yet satisfying crescendo.
Leo Woodall proves he’s leading man material as a piano tuner turned safecracker in a fun if somewhat conventional crime caper, which starts off strong and lags around the middle, before reaching a dark yet satisfying crescendo.
October 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
#LFF - TUNER (Surprise Film)
Leo Woodall proves he’s leading man material as a piano tuner turned safecracker in a fun if somewhat conventional crime caper, which starts off strong and lags around the middle, before reaching a dark yet satisfying crescendo.
Leo Woodall proves he’s leading man material as a piano tuner turned safecracker in a fun if somewhat conventional crime caper, which starts off strong and lags around the middle, before reaching a dark yet satisfying crescendo.
#LFF - WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY
A darker, more gothic Benoit Blanc outing that is rich with wit, playful commentary of the perversion within modern religion, and a hilarious Phantom of the Opera needle-drop. Craig is delightful as ever, but Josh O’Connor is MVP.
A darker, more gothic Benoit Blanc outing that is rich with wit, playful commentary of the perversion within modern religion, and a hilarious Phantom of the Opera needle-drop. Craig is delightful as ever, but Josh O’Connor is MVP.
October 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
#LFF - WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY
A darker, more gothic Benoit Blanc outing that is rich with wit, playful commentary of the perversion within modern religion, and a hilarious Phantom of the Opera needle-drop. Craig is delightful as ever, but Josh O’Connor is MVP.
A darker, more gothic Benoit Blanc outing that is rich with wit, playful commentary of the perversion within modern religion, and a hilarious Phantom of the Opera needle-drop. Craig is delightful as ever, but Josh O’Connor is MVP.
#LFF - GOOD BOY (definitely not the dog one!)
An odd one, this. Second dark comedy in a row involving the abduction of an unruly youth, but unlike Bad Apples is less tonally sure of itself, confusing Stockholm syndrome with wholesome family drama. Ending is… a choice.
An odd one, this. Second dark comedy in a row involving the abduction of an unruly youth, but unlike Bad Apples is less tonally sure of itself, confusing Stockholm syndrome with wholesome family drama. Ending is… a choice.
October 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#LFF - GOOD BOY (definitely not the dog one!)
An odd one, this. Second dark comedy in a row involving the abduction of an unruly youth, but unlike Bad Apples is less tonally sure of itself, confusing Stockholm syndrome with wholesome family drama. Ending is… a choice.
An odd one, this. Second dark comedy in a row involving the abduction of an unruly youth, but unlike Bad Apples is less tonally sure of itself, confusing Stockholm syndrome with wholesome family drama. Ending is… a choice.
1st full day of #LFF!
On the agenda today:
BAD APPLES
GOOD BOY (the Stephen Graham one)
WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY
Standby for reactions!
On the agenda today:
BAD APPLES
GOOD BOY (the Stephen Graham one)
WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY
Standby for reactions!
October 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
1st full day of #LFF!
On the agenda today:
BAD APPLES
GOOD BOY (the Stephen Graham one)
WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY
Standby for reactions!
On the agenda today:
BAD APPLES
GOOD BOY (the Stephen Graham one)
WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY
Standby for reactions!
#LFF - TWINLESS
Dylan O’Brien is the best he’s ever been as a grieving twin in filmmaker/co-star James Sweeney’s darkly funny and surprisingly emotional comedy-drama that, going by how well it went down with others at my screening, will become a strong favourite among audiences.
Dylan O’Brien is the best he’s ever been as a grieving twin in filmmaker/co-star James Sweeney’s darkly funny and surprisingly emotional comedy-drama that, going by how well it went down with others at my screening, will become a strong favourite among audiences.
October 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
#LFF - TWINLESS
Dylan O’Brien is the best he’s ever been as a grieving twin in filmmaker/co-star James Sweeney’s darkly funny and surprisingly emotional comedy-drama that, going by how well it went down with others at my screening, will become a strong favourite among audiences.
Dylan O’Brien is the best he’s ever been as a grieving twin in filmmaker/co-star James Sweeney’s darkly funny and surprisingly emotional comedy-drama that, going by how well it went down with others at my screening, will become a strong favourite among audiences.
#LFF - LEFT-HANDED GIRL
Sean Baker’s thumbprints are all over this Taiwanese family drama, and all the better for it as he and director Shih-Ching Tsou tell a sweet-natured story with the Oscar-winner’s signature grittiness. A great double-feature with The Florida Project.
Sean Baker’s thumbprints are all over this Taiwanese family drama, and all the better for it as he and director Shih-Ching Tsou tell a sweet-natured story with the Oscar-winner’s signature grittiness. A great double-feature with The Florida Project.
October 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
#LFF - LEFT-HANDED GIRL
Sean Baker’s thumbprints are all over this Taiwanese family drama, and all the better for it as he and director Shih-Ching Tsou tell a sweet-natured story with the Oscar-winner’s signature grittiness. A great double-feature with The Florida Project.
Sean Baker’s thumbprints are all over this Taiwanese family drama, and all the better for it as he and director Shih-Ching Tsou tell a sweet-natured story with the Oscar-winner’s signature grittiness. A great double-feature with The Florida Project.
#LFF - A PRIVATE LIFE
Jodie Foster excels in a predominantly French-speaking lead role as a psychiatrist investigating the possible murder of her patient. However, the mystery itself is slight, lacking the intrigue to carry the plot up to an underwhelming conclusion.
Jodie Foster excels in a predominantly French-speaking lead role as a psychiatrist investigating the possible murder of her patient. However, the mystery itself is slight, lacking the intrigue to carry the plot up to an underwhelming conclusion.
October 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#LFF - A PRIVATE LIFE
Jodie Foster excels in a predominantly French-speaking lead role as a psychiatrist investigating the possible murder of her patient. However, the mystery itself is slight, lacking the intrigue to carry the plot up to an underwhelming conclusion.
Jodie Foster excels in a predominantly French-speaking lead role as a psychiatrist investigating the possible murder of her patient. However, the mystery itself is slight, lacking the intrigue to carry the plot up to an underwhelming conclusion.
On my way to an extremely packed day at #LFF!
Today’s agenda:
• A Private Life (starring Jodie Foster)
• Left-Handed Girl (co-written by Sean Baker)
• Twinless (with Dylan O’Brien)
Expect brief reactions on here later, and full reviews coming soon to @filmfeeder.bsky.social!
Today’s agenda:
• A Private Life (starring Jodie Foster)
• Left-Handed Girl (co-written by Sean Baker)
• Twinless (with Dylan O’Brien)
Expect brief reactions on here later, and full reviews coming soon to @filmfeeder.bsky.social!
October 2, 2025 at 7:48 AM
On my way to an extremely packed day at #LFF!
Today’s agenda:
• A Private Life (starring Jodie Foster)
• Left-Handed Girl (co-written by Sean Baker)
• Twinless (with Dylan O’Brien)
Expect brief reactions on here later, and full reviews coming soon to @filmfeeder.bsky.social!
Today’s agenda:
• A Private Life (starring Jodie Foster)
• Left-Handed Girl (co-written by Sean Baker)
• Twinless (with Dylan O’Brien)
Expect brief reactions on here later, and full reviews coming soon to @filmfeeder.bsky.social!
#LFF - SIRÂT
1st (of hopefully a few) 5⭐️ film of the fest. An exemplary piece of vaguely apocalyptic filmmaking within a compelling and harrowing road trip narrative centred around deep isolation and despair, all set to some thumping dance music.
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1st (of hopefully a few) 5⭐️ film of the fest. An exemplary piece of vaguely apocalyptic filmmaking within a compelling and harrowing road trip narrative centred around deep isolation and despair, all set to some thumping dance music.
@altitudefilms.bsky.social @neon-rated.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
#LFF - SIRÂT
1st (of hopefully a few) 5⭐️ film of the fest. An exemplary piece of vaguely apocalyptic filmmaking within a compelling and harrowing road trip narrative centred around deep isolation and despair, all set to some thumping dance music.
@altitudefilms.bsky.social @neon-rated.bsky.social
1st (of hopefully a few) 5⭐️ film of the fest. An exemplary piece of vaguely apocalyptic filmmaking within a compelling and harrowing road trip narrative centred around deep isolation and despair, all set to some thumping dance music.
@altitudefilms.bsky.social @neon-rated.bsky.social
#LFF - EXIT 8
Such a simple yet creepy premise made much scarier by creative filmmaking that utilises numerous long takes and seamless editing to emphasise the endlessness of a Japanese subway corridor. Suffers from slight repetitiveness, but otherwise enjoyed myself.
Such a simple yet creepy premise made much scarier by creative filmmaking that utilises numerous long takes and seamless editing to emphasise the endlessness of a Japanese subway corridor. Suffers from slight repetitiveness, but otherwise enjoyed myself.
September 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#LFF - EXIT 8
Such a simple yet creepy premise made much scarier by creative filmmaking that utilises numerous long takes and seamless editing to emphasise the endlessness of a Japanese subway corridor. Suffers from slight repetitiveness, but otherwise enjoyed myself.
Such a simple yet creepy premise made much scarier by creative filmmaking that utilises numerous long takes and seamless editing to emphasise the endlessness of a Japanese subway corridor. Suffers from slight repetitiveness, but otherwise enjoyed myself.
#LFF - MY FATHER’S SHADOW
A deeply moving Nigerian drama that doubles as a harrowing portrait of a country on the verge of collapse, and as a tender father-child bonding story led by a commanding Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù. Was close to tears by the end.
Review coming soon to @filmfeeder.bsky.social!
A deeply moving Nigerian drama that doubles as a harrowing portrait of a country on the verge of collapse, and as a tender father-child bonding story led by a commanding Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù. Was close to tears by the end.
Review coming soon to @filmfeeder.bsky.social!
September 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
#LFF - MY FATHER’S SHADOW
A deeply moving Nigerian drama that doubles as a harrowing portrait of a country on the verge of collapse, and as a tender father-child bonding story led by a commanding Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù. Was close to tears by the end.
Review coming soon to @filmfeeder.bsky.social!
A deeply moving Nigerian drama that doubles as a harrowing portrait of a country on the verge of collapse, and as a tender father-child bonding story led by a commanding Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù. Was close to tears by the end.
Review coming soon to @filmfeeder.bsky.social!
#LFF - SOUND OF FALLING: aka Terrence Malick’s Little Women (derogatory).
Beautifully shot, but ultimately too flimsy with its time-hopping (vaguely supernatural?) narrative to illustrate a clear point. Didn’t really work for me, sadly.
Full review coming soon to @FilmFeeder!
Beautifully shot, but ultimately too flimsy with its time-hopping (vaguely supernatural?) narrative to illustrate a clear point. Didn’t really work for me, sadly.
Full review coming soon to @FilmFeeder!
September 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
#LFF - SOUND OF FALLING: aka Terrence Malick’s Little Women (derogatory).
Beautifully shot, but ultimately too flimsy with its time-hopping (vaguely supernatural?) narrative to illustrate a clear point. Didn’t really work for me, sadly.
Full review coming soon to @FilmFeeder!
Beautifully shot, but ultimately too flimsy with its time-hopping (vaguely supernatural?) narrative to illustrate a clear point. Didn’t really work for me, sadly.
Full review coming soon to @FilmFeeder!