Blu-Ray Review: Una
The allegations against Harvey Weinstein have opened up a whole Pandora’s Box of historical abuse and sexual assault. If (decent) men have become aware of anything in 2017, it should…
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Rob Aldam
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Rob worked on a number of online music magazines, both as a writer and editor, before concentrating on his first love - film. After stints as Cultural and Film Editor on local magazines, he took up residency as Film Editor at Backseat Mafia. He specialises in covering world cinema, independent film, documentaries, and championing the underdog.
Incoming: Brad’s Status
A trip to Boston with his college-bound son triggers a crisis of confidence for Brad Sloan (Ben Stiller), as he reassesses his own life choices in a bittersweet comedy from…
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DVD Review: Final Portrait
Geoffrey Rush is no stranger to portraying great artists on the big screen. His breakout role came in Scott Hick’s Shine. His depiction of pianist David Helfgott was deservedly rewarded…
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Incoming: Hostiles
1892, New Mexico – legendary Army captain Joseph J. Blocker (Christian Bale) undertakes one final mission before retirement: escort Yellow Hawk (Wes Studi) – a dying Cheyenne war chief –…
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Film Review: Jupiter’s Moon
There’s been no bigger news story, around the world, this decade than the continuing refugee crisis. It is a social and political issue which has been covered extensively by documentary…
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Incoming: Walk With Me
With unprecedented access, ‘Walk With Me’ takes us deep inside the world-famous monastery of Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh, and captures the life of a monastic community who have…
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Blu-Ray Review: Jungle
Hollywood is littered with stories of child actors who went off the rails and/or struggled to establish themselves within the film industry as an adult. Drew Barrymore is probably the…
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DVD Review: Bad Day for the Cut
Whilst the Troubles have been officially over since the signing of the Good Friday agreement in the 1990s, it’s not like members of paramilitary groups suddenly disappeared. Admittedly, some went…
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Incoming: All The Money In The World
All The Money In The World follows the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III (Charlie Plummer) and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother Gail (Michelle Williams) to convince…
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Film Review: Glory
Eastern European cinema has changed considerably over the decades, but it has had a tendency to reflect the concerns and problems of normal people. After decades of censorship, as the…
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