Ben Whishaw

After directing the 2017 satirical black-comedy The Death of Stalin, director Armando Iannucci brings a modern take on a classic Charles Dickens novel. Starring an ensemble British cast, A Personal History of David Copperfield follows the…

There's a bit with some kids, a bit with some kids who have grown up and a bit with that dude from The Kings Speech.

Even though Emily Blunt has had only three film credits to her name this year, she is already getting award buzz for two particular performances. One is her performance as Evelyn in A Quiet Place, and another is her portrayal of P.L.…

Paddington: it's got bear jokes in it.

In The Heart of The Sea is the story of the real-life maritime disaster and extraordinary journey of the Essex and her crew at the height of the American whaling industry. In the winter of 1820, the Nantucket (New England) whaling ship…

This year’s BFI London Film Festival focuses on the role of women in film with 46 features directed by women and a number of key films that feature a strong female lead. The opening gala film is no exception - a historical drama that…

If you could turn into any animal, what would you choose? An academic question where we come from, in Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos’ universe it’s a practical matter requiring careful consideration. In his surreal dystopian romantic…

The beauty of a children’s book character is its mass appeal.  Fans young and old can quickly captivate the imagination of the reader or, in the case of author Michael Bond’s famous creation, capture the hearts of millions.  Now, after…

It can't be done? Then let's do it! Cloud Atlas is an amazing, impressive and extremely puzzling film. It's based on an unfilmmable and brilliant 2004 novel by the English writer David Mitchell. I don't begrudge anybody their pleasure in…

Dashing with Daniel When they chose Daniel Craig as the new James Bond they forgot how Ian Fleming conceived the character. Craig isn't really "dashing" unless you just mean by that somebody who dashes. He's simply tougher, more ramped…