It was a delight to write my first feature for @thepeoplesmovies.bsky.social, counting down ten great films that flopped at the box office thepeoplesmovies.com/10-box-offic...

It was lovely to chat to director Fenn O Meally for Filmotomy, about her short film The Thread. It screened at Raindance very recently. filmotomy.com/short-film-i...

Went to the cinema for the first time in a year to see Disclosure Day and had a borderline-spiritual experience I wrote a bit about it here open.substack.com/pub/bellawat...

My final retrospective for Supergirl has dropped - and this time, I chart her appearances in animated TV! You can read the full thing for Get Your Comic On now getyourcomicon.co.uk/blog/2026/06...

It was a delight to write the penultimate part of my Supergirl retrospective, this time exploring her appearances in ANIMATED FILMS! You can read the full thing here, for @getyourcomicon.bsky.social getyourcomicon.co.uk/blog/2026/06...

So, big lore drop on the blog today – but one that I'm finally ready to talk about! I was agoraphobic for 6 years and now I have finally 'beaten the agoraphobia allegations' substack.com/home/post/p-...

In a new interview with @filmotomy.bsky.social, I talked to Sai Karan Talwar about his new short film, I Am The Prize, which stars Russell Tovey and hits Raindance very soon! You can listen to the full thing here – filmotomy.com/short-film-i...

It was a delight to talk to Empire Magazine's Executive Editor @chrishewitt.bsky.social about his career and love of films! You can read the full thing here open.substack.com/pub/bellawat...

The next part of my Supergirl retrospective is out - and I charted Supergirl's CINEMATIC history! From the 80s, to TV to her upcoming solo movie, her history is vast and powerful. Read it here getyourcomicon.co.uk/blog/2026/06...

So proud to kick off Supergirl season over at @getyourcomicon.bsky.social with a look back at her comic book lore! you can read my coverage (and the rest of the coverage of Supergirl) here getyourcomicon.co.uk/blog/2026/06...

I am so excited to announce that, at this year's Femme Filmmakers Festival for @filmotomy.bsky.social I will be serving as a jury member! I will also be hosting several Q&As during some of the screenings, so please check out the festival in August! I can't wait to speak to these incredible women

I made my first ever on-camera video essay for YouTube! it's all about Labyrinth (1986) and how it's an allegory for the journey from childhood to womanhood. watch it now! youtu.be/p0MdeNNsKso?...

Another part of my chat with @jamescdyer.bsky.social where he discusses his writing style!

one of my favourite parts of my chat with James Dyer. it's always so important for neurodivergent people to connect and share things!

In the latest addition to my interview series, I got to speak to the incredible @jamescdyer.bsky.social of Empire! We spoke about his career, journalism and how to make it big! Read the full thing now substack.com/home/post/p-...

It was a delight to review Jimpa, starring Olivia Coleman and John Lithgow. You can read my full review for Get Your Comic On now getyourcomicon.co.uk/blog/2026/05... #film #filmreview #critic

It was a delight to return to the @andwhynotpod.bsky.social to talk about The Dead Zone! We recorded this before and after it became even more relevant in life... Make sure to take a listen open.spotify.com/episode/4BkL...

changing things up @getyourcomicon.bsky.social ! I got to review a delightful anime called Agents of the Four Seasons. Read my ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review now! getyourcomicon.co.uk/blog/2026/04...

With the hype around Sunrise On The Reaping, HG fans should check out YA novel Burn The Water by @billyray5229.bsky.social He also wrote the screenplay for the upcoming prequel! Read my full review of his debut novel now! getyourcomicon.co.uk/blog/2026/03...

3 years ago today, at 19, I began my journey towards becoming a professional film critic. And today, at 22, I have done that and more! Very grateful to all those who have given me the opportunities I needed:')

we've raised almost £200 for the National Autistic Society! And you can still help us out, and have fun! Make any donation you can at the link below NOW to join our virtual quiz night this Sunday at 7pm! There will be fun AND prizes for our top three winners:) tixoom.app/autismawaren...

This is such a good piece of writing! @bellawatchesfilms.bsky.social Part 46 – Being Autistic Isn't Easy – But I'll Keep Doing It Anyways open.substack.com/pub/bellawat...

Today is #autismawarenessday. And, I've been having a lot of big feelings about being autistic. So, I wrote this blog to try and sum them up. Today is very special to me and so many others. Please remember to be kind today, more than ever. open.substack.com/pub/bellawat...

Here are the prizes for our virtual quiz night on the 12th April at 7pm! Please donate now to get your emailed ticket and be in with a chance of winning! All donations are going to the National Autistic Society! tixoom.app/autismawaren...

new mini-post for @getyourcomicon.bsky.social <3 I have to say, im so hyped for this weird sheep-mystery hybrid. and im so here for Bryan Cranston as a sheep getyourcomicon.co.uk/blog/2026/03...

The second trailer for The Sheep Detective, starring Hugh Jackman and Bryan Cranston, has dropped. The film releases May 2026.

I am really happy with this article, and deeply grateful to @bellawatchesfilms.bsky.social . One note: There's no "u" in "favorite"! Although, my book IS set in London, so maybe I should adapt...

it was a delight to speak to acclaimed screenwriter @billyray5229.bsky.social about his career! You can read the full thing on my blog below: open.substack.com/pub/bellawat...

the human body was not designed to know what the worst person in the world is doing every fifteen minutes

oh, just me announcing my upcoming charity event on my favourite film critic's podcast... big thanks to @kermodemovie.bsky.social and @simonmayo.bsky.social for promoting my virtual autism awareness quiz! donate here to get your emailed ticket tixoom.app/autismawaren...

Was a delight to attend the global press conference for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man! You can read my exclusive article on the film now, before the film releases March 20th! getyourcomicon.co.uk/blog/2026/03...

I made a post about my upcoming Virtual Quiz Night! open.substack.com/pub/bellawat... Donations will be given to the National Autistic Society – and get you a virtual ticket to our event! Please consider donating here tixoom.app/autismawaren... #autismawarenessmonth #film #journalist #autism

I got my copy !! Read my review of @billyray5229.bsky.social debut novel Burn The Water now - and buy a copy!! getyourcomicon.co.uk/blog/2026/03...

In what is my biggest interview yet, I sat down with acclaimed screenwriter @billyray5229.bsky.social to discuss his debut novel, Burn The Water, as well as his work on upcoming Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise On the Reaping! Check out the full thing now getyourcomicon.co.uk/blog/2026/03...

It was an honor to speak to @lillcrawf.co.uk for the next edition of my interview series! She's an incredible critic and has done amazing work to make the cultural world more accessible for neurodivergent people like ourselves. Read the full interview here! open.substack.com/pub/bellawat...

I've been published in print... again! Huge thank you to @filmhounds.co.uk for this commission. It was an honor to celebrate Pretty in Pink's 40th anniversary! You can buy your copy now - filmhounds.bigcartel.com

I have something really exciting dropping on the 28th! It's probably the biggest thing I've done yet in my career so stay tuned 👀🫶

Gang, I know it's been a while, but I wanted to share an article I wrote a couple months back that I was super proud to write:) www.highonfilms.com/the-shawshan... Was a delight to be commissioned by High On Films to write this!

hi everyone! been a while since I've posted here but I wanted to share my updated portfolio! I have written some amazing pieces and interviewed some incredible people! Have a look below muckrack.com/bella-madge-1 #movies #filmcritic #journalist #film

Sincerely, thank you for your support. Our website has been visited by more of you in 2024 than visited in 2020, the pandemic year. Even through website downtime and existential threats, you have supported us. You have brought us so much joy. Thank you.

my latest article for @thefilmagazine.bsky.social is out! you can read about the 3 career-defining performances of Judy Garland here! www.thefilmagazine.com/judy-garland...

Lubitsch alert: BBC2 has The Shop Around the Corner (1940) on Saturday’s schedule.

Batman Returns is a Christmas movie. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise

Applications to the Film Critics Association UK are now open until 30/11. All members will be eligible to vote in the 2024 End of Year Awards. Applications: filmcritics.org.uk/become-a-mem...