Matthew Leyland

Matthew Leyland

Contributor

Matthew Leyland is the former Reviews Editor of Total Film magazine. A writer and editor with extensive print and online experience, Matthew specialises in film, TV, streaming and general pop culture. Matthew's Star Wars knowledge knows no bounds, and he once interviewed George Lucas.

Latest articles by Matthew Leyland

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Contagion review

By Matthew Leyland Published

Chilling and convincing thriller about a world-ravaging pandemic

Action Movies
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The Adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn review

By Matthew Leyland Published

It’s Indiana Jones but, you know, for kids

Action Movies
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Tucker And Dale Versus Evil review

By Matthew Leyland Published

Rednecks to the rescue...

Crime Movies
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy review

By Matthew Leyland Published

Gary Oldman knows all about the spying game.

Romance Movies
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FrightFest 2011: A Night In The Woods reaction

By Matthew Leyland Published

Do be afraid of the Dartmoor...

Movies
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FrightFest 2011: The Wicker Tree reaction

By Matthew Leyland Published

More wrong than rite

Movies
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Days Of Heaven review

By Matthew Leyland Published

Radiant romance in the dusky fields of Texas

Action Movies
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Cowboys And Aliens review

By Matthew Leyland Published

The good, the Bond and the uglies

Romance Movies
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Captain America: The First Avenger review

By Matthew Leyland Published

Movie review

Movie review
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Cannes 2011: Von Trier banned from fest

By Matthew Leyland Published

Director talks to TF about the controversy...

Movies
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Cannes 2011: The Tree Of Life first reaction

By Matthew Leyland Published

Cheers and jeers for Cannes' hottest ticket

Movies
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Cannes 2011: Johnny Depp talks Pirates

By Matthew Leyland Published

"I built a career on flops"

Movies
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Cannes 2011: We Need To Talk About Kevin first reaction

By Matthew Leyland Published

Swinton-starring adap hits home

Movies
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Cannes 2011: Midnight In Paris reaction

By Matthew Leyland Published

Our thoughts on the first film of the festival...

Movies
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X-Men: First Class sequel plans revealed

By Matthew Leyland Published

Exclusive: Flower Power, the '70s and Professor X "really messed up"

Marvel Movies
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X-Men Stars Pick Their Favourite X-Men

By Matthew Leyland Published

Exclusive: The First Class gang play favourites

Marvel Movies
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Bryan Singer spills the beans on Jack The Giant Killer

By Matthew Leyland Published

Exclusive: "It's the most traditional thing I've ever done"

Marvel Movies
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Chalet Girl review

By Matthew Leyland Published

Predictable teen romance in the mountains...

Documentaries
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The Dilemma review

By Matthew Leyland Published

The question is, should you bother?

Comedy Movies
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FrightFest 2010: Monsters review

By Matthew Leyland Published

What’s that coming over the hill? A genre-twisting gem...

Horror Movies
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FrightFest 2010: Fanboys review

By Matthew Leyland Published

Time to explore the light side of the Force...

Horror Movies
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FrightFest 2010: Primal review

By Matthew Leyland Published

Teens get in touch with some very raw urges…

Comedy Movies
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FrightFest 2010: Isle Of Dogs review

By Matthew Leyland Published

Bed and bloodbath, Brit-style...

Comedy Movies
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Knight And Day review

By Matthew Leyland Published

Cruise takes Mission: Impossible for a screwball spin…

Horror Movies
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Ponyo review

By Matthew Leyland Published

Ghibli make waves…

Action Movies
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