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Gavin Spoors

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Biography:

Gavin Spoors is a film journalist and games writer from the UK. He's currently the Editor-in-Chief for FILMHOUNDS Magazine and has published work with outlets such as Mediaversity Reviews, Metro UK and Movie Marker. Gavin has covered festivals such as Sundance and the London Film Festival, interviewed cast and crew at red carpet events, and held talks at regional film festivals.

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
One Battle After Another (2025) 94% B EDIT “One Battle After Another tackles stereotypes but doesn’t give characters enough depth to subvert them.” – Mediaversity Reviews Dec 29, 2025 Full Review Preparation for the Next Life (2025) 97% 4/5 EDIT “Even the most hardened viewer will find it difficult not to empathise with these characters. Preparation for the Next Life is a sombre yet engaging film carried by a star-making turn from Behtiyar.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Dec 12, 2025 Full Review Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% C+ EDIT “Even though Wicked: For Good imparts an awful message about friendship, it isn’t enough to derail the film thanks to Grande and Erivo’s committed, brilliant performances.” – Mediaversity Reviews Dec 12, 2025 Full Review I Really Love My Husband (2025) 89% 3/5 EDIT “I Really Love My Husband shows the potential of Hawkins as a filmmaker and storyteller. She clearly wants to explore more specific aspects of the human experience in an insightful way, but that can only be achieved with a tighter, more focused script.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Nov 6, 2025 Full Review Pillion (2025) 100% 4/5 EDIT “A striking debut, Lighton has joined the likes of Jane Schoenbrun in creating a radical piece of queer cinema that will likely become a future classic.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Nov 4, 2025 Full Review Hedda (2025) 89% 4/5 EDIT “Sexy, sly and scandalous, DaCosta knows how to utilise her entire arsenal to tell a story that is thrillingly entertaining yet thoughtful.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Nov 3, 2025 Full Review Hamnet (2025) 86% 4/5 EDIT “Hamnet is an emotional rollercoaster that will stir your soul, making you appreciate not just your loved ones but art too.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Nov 3, 2025 Full Review After the Hunt (2025) 37% C+ EDIT “On the one hand, After the Hunt is visually entertaining, and the terrific acting carries the film. But it feels outdated in its surface-level commentary on #MeToo.” – Mediaversity Reviews Oct 17, 2025 Full Review California Schemin' (2025) 95% 4/5 EDIT “Turns out McAvoy has a deft hand when it comes to directing, creating a musical biopic full of energy and surprising attention to detail.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Oct 11, 2025 Full Review My Mother's Wedding (2023) 41% 2/5 EDIT “What makes My Mother’s Wedding so frustrating is that all the elements are here for a genuinely moving comedy drama, but the execution is lacking.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Oct 11, 2025 Full Review The Return of the Living Dead (1985) 71% 5/5 EDIT “Arrow Video provides the best way to watch one of the best horror films in cinema. The Return of the Living Dead plays just as well as it did when it originally came out forty years ago. ” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Sep 30, 2025 Full Review Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback (2025) 2/5 EDIT “One-Eyed Flashback is ultimately a disappointing entry in the Detective Conan feature film series, but there's just enough here to avoid it becoming a total misfire.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Sep 30, 2025 Full Review Good Boy (2025) 90% 3/5 EDIT “In the end, Good Boy does wrap up a bittersweet story about letting go of a dear friend—but it's a bumpy road getting there. ” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Sep 30, 2025 Full Review Ebony & Ivory (2024) 73% 3/5 EDIT “With The Greasy Strangler, An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn, and now this, Hosking proves that his work isn't for everyone, but it sure is singular and unique.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Sep 16, 2025 Full Review Solo (2023) 95% 3/5 EDIT “Whilst Dupuis’ third feature doesn’t reach its full potential, Solo is still worth watching. Pellerin is a star in the making, and Dupuis certainly has a strong visual eye.” – Movie Marker Sep 16, 2025 Full Review The Long Walk (2025) 88% 5/5 EDIT “The Long Walk is the most heart-wrenching film you’ll see this year.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Sep 3, 2025 Full Review Caught Stealing (2025) 85% 3/5 EDIT “An entertaining crime caper filled with laughs and thrills, it's serviceable—but there's the feeling that something is missing.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Aug 27, 2025 Full Review Sorry, Baby (2025) 97% 5/5 EDIT “Sorry, Baby is thankfully a Sundance gem: a terrific debut from writer and director Eva Victor that is wickedly funny and poignantly heartfelt.” – Movie Marker Aug 20, 2025 Full Review Sukkwan Island (2025) 46% 3/5 EDIT “Sukkwan Island, in the end, is an ambitious project that doesn’t quite succeed. ” – Movie Marker Aug 20, 2025 Full Review Spark (2024) 2/5 EDIT “The cast of characters are relatable, messy individuals — but the film is a bit of a mess too.” – Movie Marker Aug 20, 2025 Full Review The Summer with Carmen (2023) 89% 4/5 EDIT “Underneath The Summer With Carmen’s gorgeous cinematography, is a thoughtful exploration of change and growth wrapped up in a meta-narrative that injects the story with life.” – Movie Marker Aug 20, 2025 Full Review The Ceremony (2024) 4/5 EDIT “The Ceremony is a strong feature debut from Jack King that highlights a particular immigrant experience through gorgeous cinematography and an engrossing narrative.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Aug 20, 2025 Full Review Princess Mononoke (1997) 94% 5/5 EDIT “Whether you're a seasoned Ghibli fan or have never seen this classic before, seeing Princess Mononoke on the big screen is a must. ” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Aug 20, 2025 Full Review Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) 97% 4/5 EDIT “Thrilling, gorgeous to look at, and packs an emotional punch. This new 4K release provides the best method for rewatching a masterpiece.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Aug 20, 2025 Full Review Queer (2024) 77% 4/5 EDIT “Queer is arguably one of Guadanigno's very best. Don't let the third act throw you off: open your heart and surrender to it emotionally, and you'll feel like you've taken Yage yourself.” – FILMHOUNDS Magazine Aug 20, 2025 Full Review
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