Edward Lawrenson
Edward Lawrenson
Film Editor Edward Lawrenson is a freelance writer based in London. He was deputy editor of Sight & Sound and has worked as a programme consultant for the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the BFI London Film Festival.
‘New Town Utopia’ bids you welcome to the concrete bungle
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‘New Town Utopia’ bids you welcome to the concrete bungle

‘Beast’ is a feast of psycho-sexual energy and violent passion
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‘Beast’ is a feast of psycho-sexual energy and violent passion

‘120 Beats per Minute’ is an Aids docudrama that doesn’t waste a second
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‘120 Beats per Minute’ is an Aids docudrama that doesn’t waste a second

Isle of Dogs, review – is it time Wes Anderson learned some new tricks?
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Isle of Dogs, review – is it time Wes Anderson learned some new tricks?

Punk, Icon, Activist: Never mind the Sex Pistols, here’s Vivienne
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Punk, Icon, Activist: Never mind the Sex Pistols, here’s Vivienne

The Square, review – is it hip to be satirising art world vapidity?
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The Square, review – is it hip to be satirising art world vapidity?

You Were Never Really Here, review – Joaquin Phoenix nails hammer hitman act
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You Were Never Really Here, review – Joaquin Phoenix nails hammer hitman act

A Fantastic Woman, review – Oscar hopeful is a powerful portrait of prejudice
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A Fantastic Woman, review – Oscar hopeful is a powerful portrait of prejudice

Dark River, review – dive into this murky Yorkshire drama at your own risk
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Dark River, review – dive into this murky Yorkshire drama at your own risk

Lady Bird, review – the Oscars will be aflutter for this coming-of-age comedy
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Lady Bird, review – the Oscars will be aflutter for this coming-of-age comedy

Loveless, review – an ominous portrait of neglect with precious little hope
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Loveless, review – an ominous portrait of neglect with precious little hope

Phantom Thread, review – Daniel Day-Lewis dressed for success in ‘last’ film
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Phantom Thread, review – Daniel Day-Lewis dressed for success in ‘last’ film