Simon Whitlock

Simon Whitlock

Simon is a film blogger but cringes every time he’s called it. His movie loves include Paddington, Emma Thompson and the films John Carpenter directed before the 80’s ended.

LFF 2019: Judy And Punch - Review

Reviews

LFF 2019: Judy And Punch - Review

To quote the man himself, if anyone was going to make a modern version of Punch and Judy, that’s the way to do it.

2019-11-21 17:02:36By Simon Whitlock

Interview: Writer/Director Mirrah Foulkes On Judy And Punch

Interviews

Interview: Writer/Director Mirrah Foulkes On Judy And Punch

Writer/director Mirrah Foulkes spoke to Zavvi about making her first feature and how she adapted the iconic puppet show for today’s audiences.

2019-11-18 15:09:05By Simon Whitlock

LFF 2019: The Two Popes - Review

Reviews

LFF 2019: The Two Popes - Review

An opportunity wasted to get under the skin of two men who have held an office revered by more than a billion people around the world.

2019-11-13 17:46:32By Simon Whitlock

LFF 2019: Bad Education - Review

Reviews

LFF 2019: Bad Education - Review

Beyond such a phenomenal central performance from Hugh Jackman, Bad Education falls short as anything more than a solid small-town crime drama.

2019-10-19 15:18:49By Simon Whitlock

LFF 2019: The Personal History Of David Copperfield - Review

Reviews

LFF 2019: The Personal History Of David Copperfield - Review

The latest film from Armando Iannucci, The Personal History Of David Copperfield is a warm-hearted retelling of Dickens’ greatest work.

2019-10-07 14:01:39By Simon Whitlock