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Rich Cline

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Biography:

California-born freelance journalist living in London since 1992, reviewing films for the BBC, Shadows on the Wall, magazines, newspapers and radio. Chair of London Critics' Circle; member of Galeca, Online Film Critics Society and Fipresci.

Favorites:

La Strada, Rear Window, Star Wars, Apocalypse Now, Citizen Kane, The Stunt Man

Critics' Group:
Location:

London, UK

Official Website:

http://www.shadowsonthewall.co.uk

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience (2026) 3/5 EDIT “The excessive run-time will probably keep newcomers away, but this is a great way to discover their eclectic musical vibes, from power ballads to metal anthems to edgy bilingual hip-hop.” – Shadows on the Wall Feb 6, 2026 Full Review D is for Distance (2025) 3.5/5 EDIT “While it includes details about the complexities of epilepsy, this cinematic essay instead focusses on feelings and connections, weaving in a range of visual and thematic references that feel perplexing and sometimes tenuous. ” – Shadows on the Wall Feb 6, 2026 Full Review Come See Me in the Good Light (2025) 100% 4/5 EDIT “It's an unusually bittersweet film, mixing a steady stream of earthy humour with the realities of terminal illness. It's also beautifully shot and edited, with a gentle rhythm that catches the spark of life.” – Shadows on the Wall Feb 6, 2026 Full Review All That's Left of You (2025) 100% 3.5/5 EDIT “Peppered with vivid moments that carry a strong emotional punch, this melodramatic epic traces Palestine's history over some 65 years through the prism of a family.” – Shadows on the Wall Feb 6, 2026 Full Review Twinless (2025) 97% 4/5 EDIT “Actor-filmmaker James Sweeney skilfully creates realistic situations then peppers them with razor-sharp wit, earthy emotions and surreal touches.” – Shadows on the Wall Feb 6, 2026 Full Review Jimpa (2025) 56% 3.5/5 EDIT “With an unusually intimate approach, director Sophie Hyde explores issues of gender and sexuality through the prism of family relationships. The script is packed with beefy conversations, which sometimes makes the film feel like a stage play.” – Shadows on the Wall Feb 6, 2026 Full Review Hamlet (2025) 79% 3.5/5 EDIT “ The juxtaposition of archaic Elizabethan poetry with gritty 21st century realism is sometimes rather uneven, and it leaves the plot feeling very murky. But the film is packed with moments that are charged with electrical energy.” – Shadows on the Wall Feb 6, 2026 Full Review Primate (2025) 79% 2/5 EDIT “Bonkers black humour and several extreme gross-out moments almost make this unhinged slasher-style horror movie watchable. But jump scares and shaky camerawork aren't frightening, and neither is the clearly fake chimpanzee causing the mayhem.” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 29, 2026 Full Review Kangaroo (2025) 93% 3/5 EDIT “The genuinely involving tale would have been more than enough without adding a villain and climactic peril, both of which are barely half-baked. Still, there are plenty of lively characters and cuddly joeys to keep us happy.” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 29, 2026 Full Review Two Prosecutors (2025) 95% 4/5 EDIT “This is a Kafkaesque tale that is laced with bitter irony, exploring ideas of justice and legacy through situations that sneak up on us with their present-day resonance. ” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 29, 2026 Full Review Romería (2025) 86% 4/5 EDIT “Writer-director Carla Simon skilfully crafts this involving internal odyssey, playing with both memories and unearthed secrets that swirl into pointed revelations.” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 29, 2026 Full Review The Love That Remains (2025) 94% 4/5 EDIT “The film's eye-catching imagery grows increasingly surreal, cutting through the warm surfaces to reveal churning undercurrents. This is a mesmerising and decidedly artistic slice of life that resonates in surprising ways.” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 29, 2026 Full Review The Wrecking Crew (2026) 74% 3.5/5 EDIT “Director Angel Manuel Soto leans into this a big, dumb movie about two big, smart men. And it's thoroughly watchable.” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 29, 2026 Full Review Worldbreaker (2025) 50% 2.5/5 EDIT “Director Brad Anderson's robust approach is oddly over-serious, which leaves the film feeling both obvious and corny.” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 29, 2026 Full Review Heavyweight (2025) 4/5 EDIT “The sheer machismo on display is perhaps a bit exhausting, but it's balanced by a terrific sense of underlying emotion.” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 22, 2026 Full Review H Is for Hawk (2025) 80% 4/5 EDIT “This is a warmly emotional film that avoids even a hint of sentimentality, capturing our interest with arresting imagery and resonant themes.” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 22, 2026 Full Review The Rip (2026) 80% 3/5 EDIT “There's enough going on beneath the beefy surface to hold the interest, although writer-director Joe Carnahan never bothers to meaningfully grapple with the central themes.” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 17, 2026 Full Review Kokuho (2025) 93% 4/5 EDIT “ It's a riveting look into the culture of a distinctive art form, with glorious on-stage performances and even more involving back-stage interaction. It's very long, but powerfully well-made.” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 14, 2026 Full Review Sound of Falling (2025) 94% 4.5/5 EDIT “With sparse dialog, director Mascha Schilinski hones in on the characters' innate curiosity. And a subtle whiff of surrealism creates an almost overpoweringly mesmerising vibe. ” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 14, 2026 Full Review 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) 92% 3.5/5 EDIT “ Gifted director Nia DaCosta infuses the film with intriguing soulfulness amid the flurries of gruesome nastiness.” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 14, 2026 Full Review People We Meet on Vacation (2026) 76% 3.5/5 EDIT “It's colourful and over-slick, but also funny and sweet.” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 9, 2026 Full Review The Chronology of Water (2025) 89% 3.5/5 EDIT “For her writing-directing debut, Kristen Stewart crafts an ambitiously artful adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch's memoir. It's an impressive approach to storytelling that stresses senses and feelings rather than details and plot. ” – Shadows on the Wall Jan 9, 2026 Full Review The Plague (2025) 97% 3.5/5 EDIT “Writer-director Charlie Polinger reveals unnerving details in seemingly innocuous situations, leaning toward horror as he explores a particularly dark side of adolescence.” – Shadows on the Wall Dec 30, 2025 Full Review Marty Supreme (2025) 94% 4/5 EDIT “Shot in period style with grainy 35mm imagery and earthy sets and costumes, the film races through its narrative by the seat of its pants, matching the energy of the central character.” – Shadows on the Wall Dec 30, 2025 Full Review Song Sung Blue (2025) 78% 4/5 EDIT “Writer-director Craig Brewer and the gifted cast adeptly navigate this narrative with insightful storytelling and complex characters, and it does get seriously wrenching.” – Shadows on the Wall Dec 30, 2025 Full Review
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