Elisabetta Pulcini

This film screened as part of the 2022 BFI London Film Festival. You can find all of our coverage of the festival here.

Gruesome yet tender, Bones and All does not need to rely on its shocking premise to […]

A simple but effective drama, Call Jane narrates the real-life story of the Jane Collective, a remarkable group of women who performed illegal abortions in 1960s Chicago. 

★★★✰✰

Elizabeth Banks stars as J […]

A thoughtful piece which interweaves slices of everyday life with social commentary, Into My Name is an ambitious, yet seamlessly executed documentary.

★★★★★

Directed by Nicolò Bassetti, Into My Name is a […]

On The Edge, Jane Jesmond’s debut novel, is the first instalment of a thriller series following Jen Shaw, an adrenaline-seeking climber. After being mysteriously called back to her hometown by her brother, Jen f […]

This film is being screened as part of the 2021 BFI London Film Festival and you can find all of our coverage of the festival here.

Directed by Pablo Larraín and written by Steven Knight, Spencer is the e […]

This film is being screened as part of the 2021 BFI London Film Festival and you can find all of our coverage of the festival here.

After tragedy strikes her family, high-schooler Suzu finds herself […]

This film is being screened as part of the 2021 BFI London Film Festival and you can find all of our coverage of the festival here

A matter of money set against a backdrop of corruption, this mystery […]

In our Blue Filter series, we are inviting our writers to reflect on the films that they have connected with through challenging or upsetting times, both during the COVID-19 pandemic and before. In the latest e […]

A truffle hunter finds himself forced back into a past he abandoned, after his beloved pig is ruthlessly stolen from him. As he emerges from his quiet life in the woods, Rob will have to face his trauma in order […]

Telling the true story of Pakistani activist Perween Rahman in her fight to protect the poor from water scarcity, ‘Into Dust’ is a film brimming with truth and adversity.

★★★✰✰

Into Dust focuses on the le […]

Some movies are just not worth anyone’s time, and Awake simply doesn’t make the cut.

Directed by Mark Raso, Awake is set in a world where suddenly people are not able to sleep anymore. Jill (Gina Rod […]

Warm, inventive, and detailed, by expanding on familiar situations and relatable characters, Sweet Tooth is one of the best Netflix adaptations to date. Based on a DC comic by Jeff Lemire and developed by Jim […]

Stowaway takes place in a familiar setting: a small crew launched into space is forced to deal with the meaning of their existence, while facing a terrifyingly uncaring void.

Directed by Joe Penna, this […]

Before Disney came along, fairytales were dark and gritty. In some versions of Cinderella, for instance, the evil sisters get their toes cut off and their eyes pecked out by doves. In a welcome turn for the […]

Drunk hosts and misplaced nominees often made the Golden Globes the joke of award season. However, endless scandals regarding its lack of diversity may have become the awards’ defining characteristic. How did […]

Muddled, shallow and misguided. Hollywood’s first attempt at a COVID movie is frustrating to watch, mainly because of its unoriginal premise and disappointing execution. Locked Down follows two people who, d […]

Too restrained to be fun and too superficial to be chilling, The Banishing is a dull film that feels much longer than its 97 minutes. Elisabetta Pulcini reviews.

The Banishing follows a young family formed by […]

Memories of My Father delivers on an intimate story of a father and son. The portrayal of this evolving relationship speaks to larger truths about parents and their children, making for an honest and heartwarming […]

Grief and trust. These are the central themes of Raya and the Last Dragon, a film that expertly parallels our own divided world to convey a message on the importance of community.

The kingdom of Kumandra has […]

Biting satire is the norm in contemporary political discourse. So while The Reunited States may not turn many heads, its energetic subjects and earnest message make for a pleasant watch. Elisabetta Pulcini […]