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Latoya Austin

Tomatometer-approved critic
Biography:

Latoya is a UK based film reviewer and is also the Founder of Franglais27Tales.com. Latoya is also a member of the Reclaim the Frame initiative, set up by the Birds Eye View organisation, which spotlights and amplifies films by women. International Voter for the 81st Golden Globes awards.

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% 4/5 EDIT “Wicked: For Good with its slower, mature meaningful pacing is compelling viewing which takes its time to focus on world building but also injects slight humour and questions life choices throughout.” – Movies We Texted About Nov 18, 2025 Full Review Nosferatu: The Real Story (2024) EDIT “osferatu: The Real Story is director Robin Bextor’s candid deep dive in to the impact and relevance of the Nosferatu story for modern audiences over 100 years since the release of the original film.” – Franglais27 Tales Jul 9, 2025 Full Review Nosferatu (2024) 85% EDIT “Nosferatu fully demonstrates the blame placed on women during situations in which they may be powerless. ... Eggers’ has crafted a spellbinding adaptation ... with authentic cinematography, atmospheric imagery and tone to intoxicate ” – Movies We Texted About Jul 9, 2025 Full Review Sugar Babies (2025) 42% EDIT “Sugar Babies demonstrates a shift in traditional working practices whereby anyone could set up an enterprise within their bedroom as long as they are in possession of a smartphone or a laptop. The film therefore unearths a sub-culture hidden to many” – Movies We Texted About Jul 9, 2025 Full Review One More Shot (2025) 67% EDIT “Browning’s captivating performance saves One More Shot from falling to the bottom of a hackneyed heap as she impressively conveys an emotional sensitivity alongside a comedic veneer ... an enjoyable journey through nostalgia with a likable anti-heroine ..” – Movies We Texted About Jul 9, 2025 Full Review Sinners (2025) 97% 5/5 EDIT “Run, don’t walk, and avoid as many trailers as possible, to breathe in Sinners’ sensual, multi-faceted layers to be viewed on the biggest IMAX screen possible and acquiesce to be left feeling intoxicated and wanting more of Coogler’s magic by the finale.” – Movies We Texted About Jul 9, 2025 Full Review The Tasting (2022) 3/5 EDIT “The Tasting is a simple but charming film with a good bouquet. It will appeal to Francophiles, wine enthusiasts and fans of rom-coms alike with its French flair.” – Movie Marker Jul 9, 2025 Full Review Ricky (2025) 87% 4/5 EDIT “Ricky is a powerfully moving, affecting piece which emphasises that social rituals and rites of passage are a necessary part of developing as an adult. Ricky is an impressive debut for director Rashad Frett which has converted well in to a feature ..” – Movie Marker Jul 9, 2025 Full Review Stans (2025) 90% 4/5 EDIT “Entertaining and poignant in equal measure, Stans provides a rarely seen glimpse in to the effect of super fandom behind the scenes. ... 25 years later and the track ‘Stan’ continues to impress and be impactful for many.” – Movie Marker Jul 9, 2025 Full Review Death Does Not Exist (2025) 79% EDIT “Perhaps history might be kind to Death Does Not Exist and remember it as a film that was lauded for daring to experiment and tackle current prevalent issues ...” – Movies We Texted About Jul 9, 2025 Full Review Lollipop (2024) 100% 4/5 EDIT “Sterling’s performance throughout Lollipop is a marvel to watch with the kaleidoscope of emotions being delivered despite adversity. Her tour de force, authentic performance captivates ...” – Movie Marker Jul 9, 2025 Full Review Hard Truths (2024) 95% 4/5 EDIT “Hard Truths is an enjoyable, unfettered microscopic gaze behind closed doors within the pride of Caribbean households with other rituals of Caribbean home life ... Hard Truths presents no easy answers and is subtle but illuminating” – Movie Marker Feb 13, 2025 Full Review Superboys of Malegaon (2024) 87% 4/5 EDIT “Superboys of Malageon is an enjoyable, well-made film ,,, encourages us to reach for those stars in the pursuit of our career ideals” – Movie Marker Feb 13, 2025 Full Review Black Tea (2024) 33% EDIT “cinematically soothing tale produced which skirts across the socio-political periphery , embracing romance in its journey with its soulfully captivating tone.” – Movie Marker Feb 13, 2025 Full Review Two Women (2025) 92% EDIT “Two Women is unabashedly vocal in its protest against fulfilling societal expectations as a woman ... an enjoyable watch” – Movie Marker Feb 13, 2025 Full Review Motherboard (2024) EDIT “Motherboard is a compelling, realistic examination of the continuous tension and joy within motherhood ” – Franglais27 Tales Feb 13, 2025 Full Review Mother Vera (2024) EDIT “Mother Vera enrobes its audience within a still, beautiful landscape sheltered away from society’s ills but is unafraid to explore the inner conflict” – Franglais27 Tales Feb 13, 2025 Full Review Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025) 88% EDIT “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is like that personal, witty school re-union that you will not want to miss!” – Franglais27 Tales Feb 13, 2025 Full Review Wicked (2024) 88% EDIT “Wicked, as the global musical phenomenon, has made its grand entrance on to the big screen enchanting fans and musical lovers with its exuberant but poignant charm. Wicked is a giddying ride along that yellow brick road to visit the Kingdom of Oz” – Franglais27 Tales Nov 22, 2024 Full Review Carnage for Christmas (2024) 90% 3/5 EDIT “Carnage for Christmas is not for the faint hearted as the murder scenes prove extremely graphic but there is also ample opportunity to highlight the trans and drag communities” – Movie Marker Aug 12, 2024 Full Review Cuckoo (2024) 79% EDIT “Cuckoo may be a creepy but oddly captivating film, which will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.” – Franglais27 Tales Aug 12, 2024 Full Review Fly Me to the Moon (2024) 66% 3/5 EDIT “Fly Me To The Moon contains some impressive awe-inspiring visuals of the moon, evoking that sense of hope from a nation ... a film with heart that is bound to be a crowd-pleaser.” – Movie Marker Jul 11, 2024 Full Review MaXXXine (2024) 73% EDIT “Maxxxine’s ambition should be celebrated with its tongue in cheek approach to the cartoonist splatter of slasher films and its emphasis on the naked, singular ambition of a woman” – Franglais27 Tales Jul 5, 2024 Full Review The Damned (2024) 89% 4/5 EDIT “First time feature director Thordur Palsson has crafted an impressively eerie, morality tale within this remote, mountainous setting which excites and unnerves in equal measure.” – Movie Marker Jul 1, 2024 Full Review Brats (2024) 85% 4/5 EDIT “Brats follows McCarthy’s insightful commentary, both as a subject and an interviewer, as he traverses the US seeking to re-connect with other members of the Brat Pack, some 30 years later, to discover the significance for them and any lingering impact ..” – Movie Marker Jul 1, 2024 Full Review
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