September 2021 films – 10 magical rings, a Soul legend, and the World’s greatest spy

September 2021 is proving movie variety really is the spice of life with these great releases

And now fellow film nerds, for those all important references:

• Getting to know Simu Liu – check out his impromptu Shang-Chi twitter Q&A, the dude has comebacks:

• Or get a feel for the excellent Kim’s Convenience (streaming in the UK on Netflix)

• That great Awkwafina film? The Farewell is about a Chinese American woman travelling to China to visit her terminally ill grandmother. It’s a funny and moving film about secret keeping and cultural and generational differences. Here’s a powerful clip. Girls got skills.
• Why do I hate Bohemian Rhapsody? Terrible editing is one part of it! This viral video from Thomas Flight does a great explanation.
• What am I talking about with Cary Fukanaga’s big one shots? This is a fantastic example from his series of True Detective – bear in mind this is all one long continuous, carefully choreographed camera shot with no cuts. It’s pretty cool:

• Want to know more about Wildfire? You can view my BFI London Film Festival interview with director Cathy Brady or check out my five star review here
• Looking for something wholesome? I also gave Herself a glowing five stars. Details right here
• And want the skinny on feelgood summer flick Sweetheart? Fear not, I reviewed that too! Get the scoop from BFI Flare

Well film fans I think that about covers it – but please hit us up in the comments or across any of our socials if you have any questions (or want to tell me I’m wrong about Bohemian Rhapsody!)

See the official Trailers for No Time to die here , Shang-Chi and the legend of the Ten Rings here and Respect here