Julie Dawson
Reviews: 182
Other Articles: 4
Tim’s Vermeer
A fascinating and witty exploration of the relationship between art and technology, authenticity and artifice.
Blue is the Warmest Colour
A Palme d’Or-winning story of first love from controversial director Abdellatif Kechiche.
Dallas Buyers Club
Matthew McConaughey delivers a career-best performance as 1980s AIDS activist Ron Woodroof.
Brigadoon
Southern Light’s enthusiastic amateur production is an enjoyably tartan-tinted bit of escapism.
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s
Exclusivity is the name of the game in this affectionate portrait of a luxury retail institution.
iTMOi
British Dance Edition present an exciting new piece of contemporary dance by the acclaimed Akram Khan.
Wake in Fright
A rare screening of what Nick Cave called “the best and most terrifying film about Australia in existence”.
Cutie and the Boxer
Zachary Heinzerling’s Oscar-nominated documentary offers an absorbing insight into love, art and the sacrifices they both require.
Kelly + Victor
An oppressive modern tale of two lovers as broken as they are heartbreaking by BAFTA nominated writer Kieran Evans.
The Patience Stone
Atiq Rahimi’s adaptation of his novel paints an intimate portrait of a woman in desperate circumstances finally finding her voice.
The Selfish Giant
Clio Barnard’s sensitive portrayal of desperation and poverty is an unforgettable fable for our time.
¡Vivan las Antipodas!
A visually eloquent tribute to the divisions and connections of both people and planet.
Winter, Go Away!
A ground-level exploration of Russia’s political turmoil as Putin faced his third re-election.
The Blue Black Hussar
Jack Bond’s fly-on-the-wall account of 80s icon Adam Ant’s most recent incarnation.
Are You Listening!
A unique insight into the effects of global warming on one struggling Bangladeshi community.