Film round-up: 13/10/2014 – 19/10/2014
This week’s round-up sees a Bjork concert film, Gia Coppola’s directing debut Palo Alto, Robert Downey Jr. in The Judge and a manga adaptation.
Browsing: Cinema
LFF Review: 10,000 km
A sleek, bold and terrific new look into the inner-workings of love and relationships, particularly those affected by distance, says Ben Robins.
LFF Review: The Duke of Burgundy
After Berberian Sound Studio, Peter Strickland strikes once again with another mind-bendingly odd slice of British magic, says Ben Robins.
Review: Gone Girl
Joseph Henderson talks about the highly anticipated Gone Girl – an almost flawless and exquisitely paced masterpiece.
LFF Review: Camp X-Ray
Our writer Ben Robins is attending the London Film Festival for The Edge! Here is his first review of Camp X-Ray with Kristen Stewart.
Union Films: What’s Coming Up This Week (06/10/2014 – 12/10/2014)
This week we’ve got eight films lined up including a triple helping of Dragons to get you all fired up and two cracking comedies that will have you in stitches.
Eastleigh Film Festival: The French Cinema Night
The French Cinema Night finds its root in the European Recreate Programme and developed as one of the strong strand, yet slightly aside, of the festival.
Review: Maps to the Stars
Maps to the Stars is an objectively intelligent film, but lacks the emotional intensity of Cronenberg’s earlier work, says Joseph Henderson.
Union Films: What’s Coming Up This Week (29/09/2014 – 05/10/2014)
Union Films lists the screenings and events that are held during this first week of term.
Eastleigh Film Festival: The Opening Night
The opening night started the festival on a rather classical but deeply enjoyable note, says our Film Editor.
Review: Magic In The Moonlight
The film’s entire demeanor is so well refined that it becomes clear very quickly that Allen could make films like this in his sleep, and at times it almost feels like he is, says Ben Robins.
Review: Grand Piano
Mira is all about the build-up, and with a set-up as lean and intriguing as this one, he finds a lot of joy in gradually ramping up the tension, says Ben Robins.
Film round-up: 29/09/14 – 05/10/14
Amy and Scarlett take a look at the films hitting UK cinemas this week, including the highly-anticipated Gone Girl.
First Look Review: Maps to the Stars
Once the narrative unfolds, it gets clear that Cronenberg’s exploration of the themes he tackles dramatically steps aside any first expectation, says our Film Editor.