Incoming: Ballerina
Felicie has one dream, to become a ballerina at the world’s best ballet school. She also has one big problem; she’s stuck in an orphanage with her best friend Victor…
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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.
Blu-Ray Review – Mechanic: Resurrection
American cinemagoers love an action hero. With the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sly Stallone, Chuck Norris and Harrison Ford, the 1980s was a fertile period for muscle and bullets. We…
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Film Review: Through the Wall
The most important thing in a woman’s life is marriage. Well, it is for ultra-Orthodox Jews. It’s often as much about social acceptance as love and companionship. There’s no Tinder…
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Incoming: Uncle Howard
Uncle Howard is an intertwining tale of past and present, the story of filmmaker Howard Brookner whose work captured the late 70’ s and early 80’s cultural revolution – and…
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Film Review: The Son of Joseph
Biblical themes crop up in all kinds of films. Whether it’s Henry Cavill acting all crucified in Man of Steel or notions around what it means to be human in…
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Incoming: The Eagle Huntress
Set against the breathtaking landscape of the Mongolian Altai mountains, THE Eagle Huntress is the awe-inspiring story of a 13 year old girl and her quest to become the first…
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Incoming: Krisha
Following a prolonged battle with addiction and self-destruction, Krisha, the black sheep of the family she abandoned, returns for a holiday celebration. But what begins as a moving testament to…
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DVD Review: Happy Birthday To Me
Teenage girls have it rough. Not only are their bodies undergoing a series of strange and unsettling changes, there’s the added media pressure of body image and (often unwanted) attention…
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Incoming: The Ardennes
Brothers Dave and Kenneth are reunited on Kenneths release after four years in prison following a failed home invasion. While Kenneth is anxious to dive headfirst into the drug-centered existence…
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Film Review: I Am Not a Serial Killer
The teenage years can be tough. Whilst the vast majority come through the other side relatively unscathed, there are usually one or two scars picked-up along the way. These can…
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