Film

Man of God

Saint Nectarios of Aegina is one of the most renowned Greek saints, but probably little-known elsewhere. It’s time that changed, says Sorted’s Andy Godfrey.   BYLINE: TALKING PICTURES ANDY GODFREY Beautifully acted, shot and directed, this inspirational and compelling biopic tells a story that... read more »

All guns blazing

Tom Cruise is back, reprising the role that made him a heartthrob and all-action hero. And the ageless star doesn't disappoint. It’s generally reckoned that the first summer blockbuster to take cinemas by storm was back... read more »

A film that’s got it all

Sorted film critic, Andy Godfrey, reviews Father Stu – starring Mark Whalberg and Mel Gibson – a true story about the compelling life of Stuart Long. Father Stu is a remarkable film that tells an incredible... read more »

Reasons to be cheerful

Forgive me. I really don’t want to go into too much detail about the plot of this wonderful, delightful, funny, engaging, and moving film. In my humble opinion, the less you know, the better the viewing experience... read more »

Led an unmerry dance

Anyone who has visited the Outer Hebrides will tell you it can be a very bleak, foreboding place. So, just imagine what it was like living in small, cut-off villages back in 1914? I have no doubt it... read more »

Wooed but not wowed

When a film is promoted as “the most anticipated of the year” – even though it’s only March – you must make an effort. So, I did. With the dawn chorus striking up as I write one of... read more »

Get a taste of Father Stu...

Check out Mark Wahlberg's latest movie – about a mouthy, down-on-his-luck boxer who joins the priesthood after a near-death experience – at sortedmag.com.  Based on a true story, Father Stu is an unflinchingly honest, funny and ultimately uplifting drama about a lost soul who finds... read more »

Sad, gripping and inspiring

“My face is my trademark,” says Tammy Faye Bakker at a poignant moment in the remarkable biopic The Eyes of Tammy Faye. This fine-looking young woman and her handsome husband, Jim, were two of the most recognisable, influential... read more »

A film with real buzz

Blerta Basholli's harrowing cinematic offering has been garnering five-star reviews from critics and film fans alike. In a short space of time, Hive has won 16 awards at various international film festivals – including three at the famous... read more »

Good, bad and plain ugly

As a new year splutters into life, it’s time to reflect on the best and worst films of 2021 – and there are some surprising inclusions in both camps. The most eagerly anticipated film of the year was... read more »