Browsing: Film
Director in Focus: Abel Ferrara
The phenomenon of Abel Ferrara’s career is so strange and singular it boggles the mind…
Review: John Wick
John Wick is stylish, gritty and fun says Matt Clarson.
‘I just loved the fact that I would be portraying a character who was probably the first turban wearing lead character in western film,’: An interview with Rez Kempton
Natalie, Culture Editor, interviews the star of new film Amar, Akbar, and Tony, Rez Kempton.
Review: Jauja
Lisandro Alonso’s latest film is an audacious exploration of colonization, says James Slaymaker.
The Short of the Week: Alive in Joburg
Harrison Abbott looks at Alive in Joburg, the short that inspired District 9.
Review: Lost River
Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut is more interested in piecing together striking shots then investing them with thematic or emotional weight, says James Slaymaker.
Film round-up: 13/04/2015 – 19/04/2015
This week’s round-up includes A Little Chaos, directed by Alan Rickman and starring Kate Winslet.
Review: While We’re Young
Questions of age, creativity, and annoying fashion styles are addressed in Noah Baumbach’s latest indie offering, writes George Seabrook.
Review: Fast & Furious 7
The Summer movie season begins with the most gloriously stupid and loving entry in the most surprising franchise of recent times, writes George Seabrook.
Blu-Ray Review: The Grandmaster
Ben Robins reviews Wong Kar Wai’s latest The Grandmaster.
Review: Cinderella
This live-action remake of Disney’s classic take on the Cinderella fairytale is full of style, but ultimately lacks in substance says our writer, Anneka.
Review: The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Spongebob’s big-screen return comes with mixed results, says Ben Robins.
Blu-Ray Review: Interstellar
Interstellar is a masterpiece of emotional twinges with compelling performances, says Ashleigh Millman.
Review: The Town That Dreaded Sundown
What had the potential to be ever-so-slightly intriguing instead descends into a mindless cycle of confused, bewildered actors running around screaming in the dark, says Harrison Abbott.