Anna Smith

Anna Smith is a film critic, broadcaster and the host and co-founder of Girls On Film, the world's leading podcast about women in film.
She's also the former President of The Critics' Circle and has contributed to national newspapers, magazines, TV and radio.

Articles By: Anna Smith

Film

John Cleese Packs It In review

This frank documentary about the comedian’s European tour reveals the realities of travelling in your 80s.

Film

Hamnet – a beautiful film with talented actors

Jesse Buckley and Paul Mescal shine in a raw and powerful drama based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel.
TV

The Thursday Murder Club film review

The film of Richard Osman’s best-selling book is a sparkling celebration of its older characters.

Film & TV

Long live the ‘Silver Age’ of action heroes

From Harrison Ford to Tom Cruise, we celebrate the rising age of Hollywood’s leading action heroes.