Articles by Orla Smith

Orla Smith is the former Executive Editor of Seventh Row, a regular contributor at The Film Stage, and a freelance writer with bylines at JumpCut Online, Cinema Year Zero, and Girls on Tops. In her free time she makes movies.

Orla Smith / February 29, 2020

Review: Blood on Her Name thrillingly grapples with cycles of violence

Matthew Pope's Blood on Her Name is a steely, psychological thriller about cycles of violence. Now available in cinemas and on VOD in the US.Matthew Pope’s …

Orla Smith / February 26, 2020

Lupita Nyong’o in Us (Great horror performances #3)

Orla Smith discusses why Lupita Nyong'o's performance in Us is one of her favourites by an actress in a horror film. Explore our coverage of Women in Horror …

Orla Smith / February 21, 2020

Interview: Lesley Manville on Ordinary Love

Lesley Manville delves into the challenges of portraying a cancer patient's physical development, and discusses her work with Mike Leigh.It’s easy to take a …

Orla Smith / February 3, 2020

Sundance ’20 review: Romola Garai’s Amulet

Gothic horror Amulet is a promising directorial debut from actress Romola Garai, but the screenplay is too ambitious for its own good. Read the rest of our …

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Review: Blood on Her Name thrillingly grapples with cycles of violence

Lupita Nyong’o in Us (Great horror performances #3)

Interview: Lesley Manville on Ordinary Love

Sundance ’20 review: Romola Garai’s Amulet

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