Incoming: Song of the Sea
Song of the Sea tells the story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Seal-child – who embark on a fantastic journey across a fading world of…
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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.
EIFF 2015 Review: Chuck Norris Vs Communism
Many of the restriction of living under a Communist regime are obvious, but others are less well known. The state controlled the media and access to anything from the West…
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Film Festival Review: EIFF 2015
Whilst Kristen Wiig may well have been the biggest winner of the 69th incarnation of Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), the sheer quality and diversity of programming meant that it…
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Incoming: Still The Water
On the subtropical Japanese island of Amami-Oshima, traditions about nature remain eternal. During the full-moon night of traditional dances in August, 16-year-old Kaito discovers a dead body floating in the…
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Film Review: The First Film
The first moving film was shot by Louis Le Prince in Leeds on 14 October 1888. At least, that’s what writer and broadcaster David Wilkinson believes. In The First Film,…
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Incoming: Amy
From BAFTA award-winning director Asif Kapadia, Amy tells the incredible story of six-time Grammy-winner Amy Winehouse – in her own words. Featuring extensive unseen archive footage and previously unheard tracks,…
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Film Season Preview – Martin Scorsese Presents: Masters of Polish Cinema
Martin Scorsese presents: Masters of Polish Cinema – a selection of 24 hand-picked film by the great director himself which includes many of the greatest works of Polish cinema. Filmhouse…
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Sheffield Doc/Fest Review: Breaking A Monster
he odds are stacked against any band trying to make it big in the music industry. When the band are all still in 7th grade, the task seems nigh on…
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DVD Review: Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter
Life for many is a trial. One of the biggest drivers in cinema is the human desire to escape the boring realities of life and spend a couple of hours…
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Incoming: Terminator Genysis
When John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) and safeguard the future, an…
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