Katie Hogan

2 months ago | filmhounds.co.uk | Katie Hogan

Comparing worshipping or to a lesser extent, being a fan of someone to being in a cult is usually fun to explore. You can expect the same commentary and bizarre acts of service in the unnerving lead up to the climax of Opus, and overall, the film has a tone we've seen before. However, while the conclusion may feel expected, its the journey, the mystery, and the music that keep you entertained.

2 months ago | filmhounds.co.uk | Katie Hogan

Julie is one of the most promising players at an elite tennis academy. When one of the coaches falls under investigation for inappropriate conduct and is suspended, the players are encouraged to speak up. However, Julie, remains quiet. Premiering at Cannes 2024, chosen as Belgium's entry to the Oscars but not nominated, co-produced by legendary filmmakers the Dardenne brothers, Julie Keeps Quiet already speaks loudly as a film to be taken seriously.

Feb 25, 2025 | filmhounds.co.uk | Katie Hogan

It is a universal truth that a young woman with career satisfaction, a rent-controlled apartment, good health and overall happiness needs a man to make things better. Usually, at the start of a romantic comedy or drama, there is something is going wrong or some sort of upheaval in a woman's life where she has to deal with the consequences before her romantic life takes a turn.

Feb 18, 2025 | filmhounds.co.uk | Katie Hogan

The BFI has just announced the lineup for the 2025 edition of the BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival. Now in its 39th edition, the festival is one of the most significant and long-standing queer film events in the LGBTQIA+ calendar. Taking place at BFI Southbank from 19 – 30 March, BFI Flare is divided into three thematic programme strands: Hearts, Bodies and Minds. This year includes 34 world premieres (across features and shorts) with 56 features, 1 series and 81 shorts from 41 countries.

Feb 13, 2025 | filmhounds.co.uk | Katie Hogan

At a remote desert rest stop, a knife salesman and waitress become entangled with two bank robbers and their plan to escape. As the group anxiously waits for the gas truck to arrive to fill up the pumps, a few more strangers with their own plans arrive, adding to the bubbling tension. With few options and everyone in possession of a gun, the knife salesman is woefully ill-equipped for what's to come.