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Celluloid Screams 2019
Celluloid Screams, Sheffield’s annual horror film festival, is one of the UK’s premiere events for horror cinema from around the world. Taking place every October, see our look at some of the films featured at the 2019 festival – click on the film title… Continue Reading “Celluloid Screams 2019”
The Peanut Butter Falcon
2019 Directors: Tyler Nilson, Michael Schwartz Starring: Shia Labeouf, Dakota Johnson and Zack Gottsagan Words – Eleanor Smith It is fair to say that The Peanut Butter Falcon has been one of the most enjoyable, charming and emotional pieces of cinema this year. The… Continue Reading “The Peanut Butter Falcon”
JOKER
2019 Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen Words – Natalie Mills How do you review Joker in the midst of such divided opinion? I’ll be honest; I still don’t know what to think about it.… Continue Reading “JOKER”
Leeds Film Festival 2019 selection
Now in its 33rd year, the Leeds International Film Festival is one of the UK’s premiere platforms for new and world cinema. Taking place November 6th – 21st at various venues around the city, with festival strands including all-day and all-night horror marathons, animation… Continue Reading “Leeds Film Festival 2019 selection”
My Friend Fela
2019 Director: Joel Zito Araújo Featuring: Carlos Moore, Sandra Izsadore, Seun Kuti, Fela Kuti Words – Nathan Scatcherd My Friend Fela, the new documentary from Brazilian filmmaker Joel Zito Araújo, is an admirable look at the hugely influential and celebrated human rights activist and… Continue Reading “My Friend Fela”
Marriage Story
2019 Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, Laura Dern, Alan Alda, Ray Liotta Words – Rhiannon Topham Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story opens with a couple of sickly sweet voiceovers from a couple listing everything they love and admire about their significant other.… Continue Reading “Marriage Story”
Babyteeth
Director: Shannon Murphy Starring: Eliza Scanlen, Toby Wallace, Ben Mendelsohn, Essie Davis Words – Rhiannon Topham Our first flame is usually a clumsy affair, defined more by how awkward everything is than any real or lasting affection. The majority of these ‘relationships’ end swiftly… Continue Reading “Babyteeth”
Saint Maud
Director: Rose Glass Starring: Morfydd Clark, Jennifer Ehle Words – Rhiannon Topham. It takes a very rare beast of a directorial debut to make you wince, laugh and question the capacity of the human mind in less than 90 minutes. Rose Glass’s Saint Maud,… Continue Reading “Saint Maud”
Hope Gap
2019 Director: William Nicholson Starring: Annette Bening, Bill Nighy, Josh O’Connor Words – Rhiannon Topham Everybody loves some onscreen familial imbroglio — especially when that involves Bill Nighy as a reticent history savant who likes correcting Wikipedia pages in his spare time. There’s something… Continue Reading “Hope Gap”
BFI Film Festival 2019
The BFI London Film Festival is the UK’s premiere platform for welcoming international artists and storytellers, among them some of the world’s greatest names in cinema, alongside those at the very beginning of their careers. With some truly standout films in 2019, see our… Continue Reading “BFI Film Festival 2019”
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