13 Days of Horror: 30 Days Of Night
“You can feel it. That cold ain’t the weather, that’s death approaching.” Synopsis: Barrow is the northernmost settlement in Alaska. The...
Read MoreReview: Men, Women & Children
How annoying are people who check their mobiles during a film? Those brightly glowing screens in your peripheral vision serve as powerful...
Read MoreReview: The Imitation Game
I’m fond of a cryptic crossword – all those hidden meanings in a prosaic black and white grid. I’ve pretty much cracked The Observer’s...
Read MoreReview: Wolfcop – “A skin-splitting, claw-sprouting full moon party”
Written and directed by Lowell Dean, Wolfcop is a monster movie borne from a Canadian film competition. The title alone should have been...
Read More13 Days of Horror: The Babadook
“Sometimes I just want to bang your head into a brick wall until your brains pop out!” Synopsis: Single mother Amelia (Essie Davis) can...
Read MoreGone Girl: A Commentary
(The following commentary of Gone Girl (2014) contains a necessary plot spoiler. If you’re planning to see the film and have no knowledge...
Read MoreReview: John Doe – Vigilante
“If you are a law-abiding citizen you have nothing to fear.” Synopsis: His ideals are driven by logic and reasoning, and nothing more. His...
Read MoreDVD Review: Fruitvale Station
Synopsis: Oscar Grant is an average 22-year old. He’s an every-guy who has – through bad life decisions and luck – led a less than perfect...
Read MoreLiving Dolls: Documentary review and Q & A with director
Set for its UK premiere at the Raindance film festival – Sunday, September 28th, at The Vue Piccadilly – ‘Living Dolls’ is an intriguing...
Read MoreReview: The Search For Simon
Synopsis: 30 years ago, David’s younger brother Simon disappeared without a trace and has never been seen since. David is still looking,...
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