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A Northern Soul
2018 Director: Sean McAllister Words – Rhiannon Topham Sean McAllister returns to his native town of Hull in his new documentary A Northern Soul, a story which is reminiscent of the hardships depicted in his previous work A Syrian Love Story. McAllister brings the… Continue Reading “A Northern Soul”
What Is Democracy?
2018 Director: Astra Taylor Words – Rhiannon Topham What is it that makes life worth living? Is it justice? Freedom? Wealth? The ability to climb the social ladder? These are the questions Astra Taylor seeks to answer in her filmatic cultural essay, What is… Continue Reading “What Is Democracy?”
Boys Who Like Girls
2018 Director: Inka Achte Words – Rhiannon Topham Mumbai teenager Ved is struggling with his exams. His father is an abusive drunk who threatens to send him off to work on a farm in rural India unless he improves his grades. But Ved loves… Continue Reading “Boys Who Like Girls”
Too Beautiful: Our Right To Fight
2018 Director: Maceo Frost Words – Rhiannon Topham Namibia Flores Rodriguez, the subject of Maceo Frost’s new film Too Beautiful – Our Right to Fight, opens the powerful and personal documentary about her vigorous struggle to lift the ban on female boxing in Cuba… Continue Reading “Too Beautiful: Our Right To Fight”
The Endless
Directors: Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead Starring: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, Callie Hernandez, Tate Ellington, Emily Montague, Lew Temple Words – Manon Peyralade Among all the films that have been done about cults, The Endless is a standout feature. The story follows two brothers,… Continue Reading “The Endless”
Must See Movies: June
At Reel Steel we want to make sure you’re getting the most of your cinematic enthusiasm, so each month we put together our short list of some of the best new releases, from popcorn munching explosion fests to the often weird and wonderful. Take… Continue Reading “Must See Movies: June”
Solo: A Star Wars Story
2018 Director: Ron Howard Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Donald Glover, Joonas Suotamo, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Paul Bettany, Erin Kellyman Words – Christian Abbott Since the franchise began back in 1977, Star Wars has always had the most volatile reactions of… Continue Reading “Solo: A Star Wars Story”
Deadpool 2
2018 Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Julian Dennison, Morena Baccarin, Brianna Hildebrand, Zazie Beetz, Stefan Kapicic, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, Bill Skarsgard, Shioli Kutsuna Words – Rhiannon Topham Don’t bother watching Deadpool 2 if you dislike Ryan Reynolds. That may sound… Continue Reading “Deadpool 2”
Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018 selection
Now in its 25th year, Sheffield Doc/Fest is the UK’s premier documentary festival, screening compelling stories from across the world. Taking place in Sheffield June 7th – 12th 2018, the festival prides itself in diversity, with the tagline – What’s Your Story? Here’s our… Continue Reading “Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018 selection”
Must See Movies: May
At Reel Steel we want to make sure you’re getting the most of your cinematic enthusiasm, so each month we put together our short list of some of the best new releases, from popcorn munching explosion fests to the often weird and wonderful. Take… Continue Reading “Must See Movies: May”
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