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.
Last Flag Flying, review – undemanding buddy movie flies at half-mast
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Last Flag Flying, review – undemanding buddy movie flies at half-mast

The Final Year, review – the adulatory Obama doc that didn’t see Trump coming
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The Final Year, review – the adulatory Obama doc that didn’t see Trump coming

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – Oscar tip fails to catch fire
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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – Oscar tip fails to catch fire

Offbeat gems and Christmas classics – ’tis the season to support indie cinema
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Offbeat gems and Christmas classics – ’tis the season to support indie cinema

May the Force be with these films facing Star Wars at the box office
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May the Force be with these films facing Star Wars at the box office

Human Flow, review – Ai Weiwei’s refugee crisis doc is necessary viewing
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Human Flow, review – Ai Weiwei’s refugee crisis doc is necessary viewing

Happy End, review – a dark and masterly portrait of family dysfunction
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Happy End, review – a dark and masterly portrait of family dysfunction

Manifesto, review – film or high-concept art project? A triumph either way
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Manifesto, review – film or high-concept art project? A triumph either way

Good Time, review – Robert Pattinnson reinvented in gritty bank heist drama
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Good Time, review – Robert Pattinnson reinvented in gritty bank heist drama

Paddington 2, review – sticky sequel has the makings of a festive favourite
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Paddington 2, review – sticky sequel has the makings of a festive favourite

The Killing of a Sacred Deer, review – one of 2017’s most compelling movies
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer, review – one of 2017’s most compelling movies

Bloodlight and Bami, review – a glimpse behind the mask of Grace Jones
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Bloodlight and Bami, review – a glimpse behind the mask of Grace Jones