Matthew Turner

A lifelong film fanatic, Matthew Turner (FilmFan1971) is a London-based critic and author, as well as the co-host of Fatal Attractions, a podcast on erotic thrillers. His favourite film is Vertigo and he hasn't missed an episode of EastEnders since 1998.

David (2025) Review – This Is An Impressive Animated Drama

March 28, 2026

Directors: Brent Dawes, Phil CunninghamCast: Phil Wickham, Brandon Engman, Adam Michael Gold, Brian Stivale, Mark Jacobson, Kamran Nikhad, Asim Chaudhry,...

The Pornographer (1999) Review

March 14, 2026

Director: Doug AtchisonCast: Michael DeGood, Craig Wasson, Monique Parent, Katheryn Cain, Marjorie Harris, George HertzbergCert: 18 (tbc)Running time: 89 mins...

Andre Gaines Interview – The Dutchman (2025)

February 12, 2026

The film is expanded from Amiri Baraka’s one-act play Dutchman. What challengesdid you face in adapting the play for the...

Torsten Ruether on his latest movie, Uppercut

February 6, 2026

Uppercut is an English language remake of your 2021 German film,Leberhaken. What challenges did you face in translating the story...

Super Happy Fun Clown (2025)

January 16, 2026

★★★ Director: Patrick ReaCast: Jennifer Seward, Nicole Hall, Matt Leisy, Deborah Madick, Tim Shelburne, Violet Rea, Dan Daly, Matt McCann,...

The Best of the Best: Jazz from Detroit

December 18, 2025

★★★ Director: Daniel LoewenthalRunning time: 90 mins Directed by Daniel Loewenthal, this comprehensive and informative documentary was inspired by screenwriter...

Unbanked (2025) A Heavily Biased Look At Bitcoin

October 30, 2025

★ Directors: David Kuhn, Lauren SieckmannWith: Jack Dorsey, Ted Cruz, Brian Brooks, Michael SaylorCert: PGRunning time: 86 mins Co-written and...

The Workout (2025) Review

October 30, 2025

★★ Director: James Cullen BressackCast: Peter Jae, Josh Kelly, Ashlee Evans-Smith, Galadriel Stineman, Augie Duke, David Joshua LawrenceRunning time: 84...

Pursued (2025) Killer Match: A Thriller That Misses Its Mark

October 24, 2025

★★ Director: Jeffrey ObrowCast: Madison Lawlor, Taylor Blackwell, Sam Trammell, Angus Macfadyen, Molly Ringwald, Miesha TateCert: 16+Running time: 104 mins...