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Fiona Underhill

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Biography:

Brit now living near Los Angeles, California. A former teacher of English, Media and Film Studies. Currently writing about pop culture and entertainment (mainly film) for CC2K ONLINE, JUMPCUT ONLINE, MOVIEJAWN and other publications.

Reviews

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The Marbles (2025) EDIT “Ultimately, The Marbles is a very good introduction to the ongoing debate surrounding the Parthenon Sculptures in the British Museum, and it does give a sense that momentum is building towards their (perhaps inevitable?) return to Greece” – MovieJawn Dec 13, 2025 Full Review Iron Ladies (2025) EDIT “The Iron Ladies are determined to inspire younger generations of women to similar action, and you will certainly feel that by the end of this essential documentary, which we really need at this current moment.” – MovieJawn Oct 14, 2025 Full Review Row of Life (2025) EDIT “Soraya Simi has made something which is extremely compelling and which can only leave the audience in total awe of Angela Madsen - someone who personifies grit, determination, and resilience. ” – MovieJawn Jun 19, 2025 Full Review Sunlight (2024) 91% EDIT “You won’t regret approaching this film with an open mind and warm heart. If you make the brave decision to strap yourself onto the giant inflatable banana, Monkey will take you on the ride of your life.” – MovieJawn Jun 6, 2025 Full Review That They May Face the Rising Sun (2023) 97% EDIT “If you want to experience something deeply Irish, among a small, simple community thriving in the midst of lushly green countryside – this film is for you. It's a slow-paced film which almost totally lacks a plot - and that's a good thing.” – MovieJawn Apr 10, 2025 Full Review Plainclothes (2025) 83% EDIT “A well-intentioned and clearly personal first feature from Carmen Emmi, with a strong cast being its greatest selling point. However, many of the cinematography and editing choices unfortunately distract from Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey's excellent work.” – MovieJawn Feb 8, 2025 Full Review Sorry, Baby (2025) 97% EDIT “With Victor being just 30-years-old, and this being her first film, it’s astonishing what she achieves here. A mature and confident debut, with real staying power, and I can’t wait to see what Victor does next. ” – MovieJawn Feb 4, 2025 Full Review La Chimera (2023) 95% EDIT “La Chimera unveils its secrets slowly, like an opening flower. Josh O'Connor's elusive protagonist is the chimera – an illusion who is just out of our reach. We can project our own dreams and desires onto him, even if he is not made for our human eyes.” – Filmotomy Nov 13, 2024 Full Review Doctor Jekyll (2023) 41% EDIT “The single “haunted house” location is very well shot, bringing a lot of atmosphere and interesting light to both day and night scenes. There’s much to commend here, and is a welcome return for a British studio with such a rich horror history.” – MovieJawn Mar 11, 2024 Full Review BlackBerry (2023) 97% 3/5 EDIT “An entertaining entry in the new wave of corporate capitalism movies, and Glenn Howerton gives a performance which demonstrates his range. The mockumentary style is confusing, but this is a compelling look at the rise and fall of a very Canadian business.” – The Digital Fix May 8, 2023 Full Review Beau Is Afraid (2023) 67% 2/5 EDIT “There are two main positives here: the cast filled with wonderful supporting actors, and the production design, particularly in the fabulous forest-set theatrical sequence. However, Aster is not as shocking, funny, or thought-provoking as he thinks he is.” – The Digital Fix Apr 14, 2023 Full Review Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre (2023) 51% 4/5 EDIT “Guy Ritchie is back on the form we haven’t seen since his first two British gangster flicks, and channeling the glamour of his best movie – Man from UNCLE. A brilliant cast deliver one liners with aplomb, in this hugely enjoyable spy thriller caper.” – The Digital Fix Mar 8, 2023 Full Review Polite Society (2023) 91% 3/5 EDIT “An original blend of action and comedy within the setting of London’s South Asian community. Priya Kansara makes a big impression and the dialogue is extremely funny. The third act goes off the rails, but this is still a highly enjoyable crowd-pleaser.” – The Digital Fix Jan 27, 2023 Full Review Rye Lane (2023) 98% 4/5 EDIT “A refreshing and very funny British rom-com which uses the tropes brilliantly – with characters and settings we don’t usually see in the genre. With bold use of colour and heightened theatricality - an impressive debut from director Raine Allen Miller.” – The Digital Fix Jan 27, 2023 Full Review Scrapper (2023) 94% 4/5 EDIT “An astonishing debut from young actor Lola Campbell, as well as writer-director Charlotte Regan. Harris Dickinson also once again impresses with a subtle performance, and has great chemistry with his co-star. A charming British comedy-drama.” – The Digital Fix Jan 25, 2023 Full Review Eileen (2023) 81% 4/5 EDIT “Anne Hathaway finally gets a role that utilizes her strengths in this brilliant drama-turned-thriller. McKenzie, Whigham, and Ireland also give nuanced performances, and the cinematography and score impress. An excellent drama movie for grown ups.” – The Digital Fix Jan 24, 2023 Full Review Infinity Pool (2023) 87% 3/5 EDIT “Goth shines once more in this perverse and trippy island vacation. There's plenty of fun to be had with the performances, visuals, sex and violence. But it's yet another empty, surface-level movie about the rich which lets them off the hook far too easily” – The Digital Fix Jan 24, 2023 Full Review M3GAN (2022) 93% 4/5 EDIT “This unhinged creepy robot movie lives up the hype, and provides all the campy fun that you would expect. But it’s also a surprisingly good exploration of a child’s grief and of our relationship with technology - thanks to Akela Cooper's brilliant script.” – The Digital Fix Jan 6, 2023 Full Review Hellraiser (2022) 68% 3/5 EDIT “David Bruckner's new entry to the long-running franchise is an entertaining addition, with fantastic Cenobite designs and a compelling central performance from break-through star Odessa A'Zion.” – The Digital Fix Oct 7, 2022 Full Review My Policeman (2022) 44% 4/5 EDIT “An interesting period drama, with strong casting across the board, and the costume and production design are major strengths. Both Gina McKee and Emma Corrin are stand outs, in creating the complicated character of Marion across two time periods.” – The Digital Fix Sep 20, 2022 Full Review The Menu (2022) 88% 4/5 EDIT “Delivers its messaging in a highly entertaining manner, with well-observed dialogue, and some exquisite performances, especially from Hong Chau and Anya Taylor-Joy. It’s nihilistic, world-burning feel is as caustic as expected from Succession's writers.” – The Digital Fix Sep 19, 2022 Full Review Triangle of Sadness (2022) 72% 3/5 EDIT “The Palme d’Or winner lays its satire on thick, but its fun performances (particularly Harris Dickinson) and farcical sense of humour make for an entertaining ride. At times outrageously hilarious, but its messaging is as subtle as a sledgehammer.” – The Digital Fix Sep 19, 2022 Full Review Pearl (2022) 93% 4/5 EDIT “Pearl won't convert anyone who didn’t like X, but if you’re already on board, this horror movie is a great continuation. Mia Goth is captivating and it's clear why she has become director Ti West's muse - you cannot tear your eyes away from her.” – The Digital Fix Sep 16, 2022 Full Review The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) 96% 5/5 EDIT “Martin McDonagh re-teams with Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson for a hilarious and heartbreaking black comedy. Barry Keoghan shines in the riotously funny and achingly sad Irish dramedy, that is a continuation of the best of Irish literature.” – The Digital Fix Sep 16, 2022 Full Review The Fabelmans (2022) 92% 5/5 EDIT “Spielberg is in a self-reflective mood and has turned the camera on his story, but this is no therapy session. It's also not a sentimental or mawkish biopic; instead, it’s a celebration of life full of humour, warmth and compassion.” – The Digital Fix Sep 16, 2022 Full Review
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