100 Discs of Christmas #15 – The Others (2001)
Although production on the film was notoriously difficult, The Others is one of the best…
Author Barnaby Walter
Barnaby Walter
Second year BA Film & English Student. Watches too many films and enjoys good novels.
Total articles: 491100 Discs of Christmas #14 – Dirty Pretty Things (2002)
Stephen Frears has been responsible for some of the most interesting British films of the…
100 Discs of Christmas #13 – Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966)
Bram Stoker’s terrifying creation Dracula has appeared on screen many times, played by a vast…
Review: Killing Them Softly ★★★★☆
Andrew Dominick is an impressive filmmaker. His debut film Chopper punched its way onto the…
100 Discs of Christmas #12 – The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
The late Anthony Minghella directed many wonderful films, but this is probably my favourite. It’s…
100 Discs of Christmas #11 – Wreckers (2011)
Social realism is something British cinema does well, and Wreckers is another quality example of…
100 Discs of Christmas #10 – One Hour Photo (2002)
This is a rather sinister stalker story, exploring what a lonely man will do to…
100 Discs of Christmas #9 – Role Models (2008)
Similar to many comedies currently pouring into cinemas at the moment, this is ridiculously crude…
100 Discs of Christmas #8 – Jindabyne (2006)
From watching the opening few minutes of “Jindabyne”, Ray Lawrence’s third directorial work, you could…
100 Discs of Christmas #7 – Capturing Mary (2007)
Capturing Mary was broadcast on BBC TWO during the Autumn of 2007, part of two…
100 Discs of Christmas #6 – Dance With a Stranger (1985)
Miranda Richardson seems to show off her considerably wide range of acting talents with every…
100 Discs of Christmas #5 – A Single Man
Adapted from Christopher Isherwood’s novel and directed by Tom Ford, this is about a British…
100 Discs of Christmas #3 – Hilary and Jackie (1998)
As I have been playing the cello for many years, the name Jacqueline Du Pre…
Downton Abbey, Series Three, Episode One – Review
It’s amazing how all the horrors of the world seem to dwindle into insignificance when…