All You Need Is Kill Review (Scotland Loves Anime 2025)
We’ve all seen a time loop film, whether it’s the classic comedy Groundhog Day, the horror-infused Happy Death Day, or...
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.
Interview: Takeshi Koike on the culmation of his Lupin franchise, Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline
Scotland Loves Anime is a true highlight of the festival season that somewhat flies under the radar. Featuring a plethora...
Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline Review (Scotland Loves Anime 2025)
The gentleman thief is back. Lupin the IIIrd is one of the most iconic anime characters of all time. Serving...
Chainsaw Man- The Movie: Reze Arc Review
Tatsuki Fujimoto might be one of the strongest mangakas working today, if the adaptations of his work are any indication....
Hedda Review
Modernisation, especially in the media, is a skill. Adapting a play, novel, or film by adding modern themes or elements...
Interview: Yasuhiro Aoki on his comedy romance film, ChaO
Being one of the only anime features on the 2025 BFI London Film Festival programme, ChaO was a must-watch film...
No Other Choice Review (2025 BFI London Film Festival)
Park Chan-wook is in many ways my Martin Scorsese. As someone who idolises East Asian filmmakers more than Western counterparts,...
ChaO Review (2025 BFI London Film Festival)
Love is a peculiar thing. We do not choose whom we fall in love with; it’s a spontaneous emotion we...
Exit 8 Review (2025 BFI London Film Festival)
Japan has the most immaculate public transportation systems in the world, and it unites the nation in many ways. Every...
Resurrection Review (2025 BFI London Film Festival)
Why do we love film as an art form? As a visual medium, it allows us to experience and understand...
Perfect Blue Review
One of the most influential auteurs of anime is the late great Satoshi Kon, who directed only four films, but...
Human Resource Review (2025 BFI London Film Festival)
Flicking through the news or scrolling down your X feed feels like a descent into hell. The rise of fascism,...
Interview: Kenji Tanigaki On His Action Epic, The Furious
A pinnacle of modern action filmmaking, Kenji Tanigaki has redefined the genre with his works on films starring Donnie Yen,...
The Shadow’s Edge Review
Remakes have played a fundamental role in cinema since its infancy; some of the earliest remakes date back to 1896....