Look out for my review of Stanley Kubrick's THE SHINING (1980) later today! To those who have sent me short films, the reviews are coming! Got a short film? DM it to me, and I'll review and promote it for free on my website! charliestake.co.uk #FilmTwitter #SupportIndieFilm

"It’s a tense ride for the bravest of audiences, and for me, more than absorbing enough to overlook some minor storytelling faults." Read my full review of Stanley Kubrick's classic horror film THE SHINING (1980) here: charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/th… #FilmTwitter

"There’s a lot to like here. Insights are all nicely edited together, showing audiences the value of creative projects in increasing confidence and self-esteem." Read my full review of @GabrielBrown123's short documentary A GOLD PERFORMANCE (2018) here: charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/a-…

"It strikes a good balance: it holds its audience’s attention throughout, providing decent entertainment and provoking reflection on the issues it explores." Read my full review of Carrie Cain Sparks's short film BORN TO ACT (2017) here: charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/bo… #SupportIndieFilm

Just to let you all know, I am taking a break from reviewing for a few days to celebrate some family birthdays. Thank you to those who have provided such nice feedback on my film reviews thus far. I am looking forward to reviewing another batch of short films when I return!

I now have 14 film reviews up on my website - 6 features, 8 shorts! Take a look if you missed them: charliestake.co.uk. I'm now accepting short film submissions again! If you have a short film, DM it to me! I'd love to review and promote it. #FilmTwitter #SupportIndieFilm

"It silences those critics who claim Hitchcock had no range: both the source material and the Hollywood style forced him to stray from his comfortable territory and embrace new methods." Read my full review of Alfred Hitchcock's film REBECCA (1940) here: charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/re…

"It lacks the ambition to really examine the complexities of identity crisis in depth, or to explore the hidden implications such crises have on family life." Read my full review of Robert Benton's Best Picture-winning film KRAMER VS KRAMER (1979) here: charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/kr….

"It appears more like a succession of sketches than a flowing story. Good chemistry between Smith and Jones compensates, but it still highlights the plot’s shallow origins." Read my full review of Barry Sonnenfeld's sci-fi comedy MEN IN BLACK (1997) here: charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/me…

Thanks to those who have sent short films. Looking forward to reviewing them over the next few days! #FilmTwitter #SupportIndieFilm My latest feature film reviews... MEN IN BLACK: charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/me… KRAMER VS KRAMER: charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/kr… REBECCA: charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/re…

"Christian Bale’s strong performance reflects dimensions to the character that the script just isn’t interested in exploring. The storytelling feels bland at best and turgid at worst." Read my full review of Mary Herron's film AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000) here: charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/am…

At my local Picturehouse Cinema, about to watch Leave No Trace! Look out for my review - it should be uploaded later today. #FilmTwitter

"This film is something really special: it's another triumph for Debra Granik, and a treat for audiences who appreciate strong storytelling devoid of meaningless thrills." Read my full review of Debra Granik's excellent film LEAVE NO TRACE (2018) here: charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/le…

"There's scope for more nuance, but enough to be memorable. It simultaneously evidences good understanding of its genre, and admirable effort to stand out from the crowd." Read my full review of @JUMPCUT_FILMS' short horror CONSCIENTIA (2017) here: charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/co…

"This film’s intelligence is seldom matched. Its examination of working class society still appears as sharp as it did in 1960, when few films even attempted such things." Read my review of Karel Reisz's film SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY MORNING (1960) here: charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/sa…

Excited to get reviewing again after a busy week! Are you a short filmmaker? DM me a link to your short film - I'd love to review and promote it on my website! charliestake.co.uk #FilmTwitter #SupportIndieFilm

I'm in the cinema, about to watch First Reformed! Looking forward to reviewing it soon, alongisde the shorts I have been sent.

Short film reviewing update (and apology for the wait): This evening, I've watched and planned my review for Regina Kim's 'The Last Client: Episode 2', which should be published tomorrow! @grantharper15, Michael Matteo Rossi, @GabrielBrown123: your films are the next 3 in line!

"To me, this film’s story exceeds the first: rather than weighing itself down in a single setting, I really admired the use of movement to convey an effective sense of chaos." Read my full review of Regina Kim's short film THE LAST CLIENT (EPISODE 2): charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/th…

"Lightsaber Battle makes the most of its short run-time: it’s entertaining, well-animated, and a golden nugget of promise from a director to watch." Read my full review of @grantharper15's micro-film LIGHTSABER BATTLE (2018) here: charliestake.co.uk/all-reviews/li…