A Mighty Adventure Review (2026 BFI London Film Festival)
Flow changed the game when it comes to animation. Told entirely silently, with the only “dialogue” being the sounds the...
Robert Ewing
Rob is a freelance film critic and writer who specialises in Anime and Asian cinema. I have adored film since a young age, having watched films that were far too old for me, such as RoboCop, Die Hard, and Hot Tub Time Machine, to discovering the heights of foreign cinema through films like Headhunters and Battle Royale.
Growing up with such a diverse catalogue of films that I cherished sparked my desire to discuss them. This passion eventually led me to become a reviewer. Dissecting films, speaking to filmmakers I admire, and showcasing the best of Asian and anime cinema is how I live my best and truest life.
Wildwood Review (2026 BFI London Film Festival)
Travis Knight might be the poster child for what a nepo baby should be. Using his father Philip Knight's Nike...
Ray Gunn Review (2026 BFI London Film Festival)
Brad Bird is a defining voice of the late 90s and 2000s of animation. The Iron Giant is a cult...
Rogue Trooper Review (2026 BFI London Film Festival)
Video games are becoming more and more realistic on what feels like a daily basis. Innovation is pushed to the...
Godzilla Minus Zero Review (2026 BFI London Film Festival)
Takashi Yamazaki cannot seem to escape nationalism. The writer and director of the surprise hit Godzilla Minus One has faced...
Muyi Review (2026 Toronto Film Festival)
While not every person will have a mother, as families become more diverse, the qualities associated with a mother, father,...
Iron Boy Review (2026 Toronto Film Festival)
Passion for creativity is a quality that I believe everyone can possess. However, that passion will be unique to an...
Possible Love Review (2026 Toronto Film Festival)
Capitalism and social class go hand in hand, unavoidable constructs of a system that fails the working class while rewarding...
The Violinist Review (2026 Toronto Film Festival)
“Animation is not a genre; it’s a technique,” proclaimed one of the directors ahead of the North American premiere of...
It’s My Time Review (2026 Toronto Film Festival)
I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that we’ve all at least put our hands on a Rubik’s Cube...
We Are Born Good Review (2026 Toronto Film Festival)
What does it mean to be good? Is goodness something we’re born with, or is it something we must actively...
Always Lalisa Review (2026 Toronto Film Festival)
I’ve always viewed myself more as a J-pop fan. Gravitating toward artists like YOASOBI, Ado, and THE RAMPAGE from EXILE...
In Waves Review (2026 Toronto Film Festival)
Animation is a vehicle for storytelling in much the same way comics are. Both rely on the same fundamental element:...
A Girl Unknown Review (2026 Toronto Film Festival)
Anyone with even a passing knowledge of modern Chinese history will have heard of the One‑Child Policy. Introduced in 1979...