FILM REVIEW: Mary Queen Of Scots starring Saoirse Ronan & Margot Robbie

WORTH A LOOK?: ****

RUN TIME: 125 minutes

WHEN?: Released in the UK 18/1/19

Screenwriter Beau Willimon told us when he was working on Netflix’s House Of Cards that ‘power is what really interests me’ and it is the fascinating dynamic between rivals here, the titular Mary and Elizabeth I that dominates.

  • Read on for reasons including why we’re baffled that this isn’t doing better in awards season

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Q&A and WORLD PREMIERE SEASON 2 FINALE: Westworld featuring Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy

WORTH A LOOK?: ****

WHERE: BFI

WHEN: 19/6, UK air date 25/6

We’ve just seen the world premiere of the final episode in season 2 of award-winning HBO series Westworld and are joined by its creators, husband and wife Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy.

  • Read on for reasons including no spoilers but clues to where season 3 of Westworld is heading

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FILM PREMIERE: Against The Law starring Daniel Mays

WORTH A LOOK?: *****

WHERE: BFI

WHEN: 16/3

This year is the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexual acts in private in England and Wales between adult males.

  • Read on for reasons including all the details of the Opening Night Gala in the BFI Flare Festival

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FILM PREMIERE & Q&A: The Pass starring Russell Tovey

WORTH A LOOK? *****

WHERE: Odeon Leicester Square

WHEN: 16/3

‘Being gay is not an option’ laments Russell Tovey’s closeted Premiership footballer unforgettably in his new film The Pass which opened the BFI’s 30th LGBT Flare season.

Read on for our full Q&A and review of The Pass at the opening of the BFI’s Flare season

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