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 ancient legend and magic in an attempt to return to their home by the sea. The film takes inspiration from the mythological Selkies of Irish …
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 was strictly forbidden. Speak to anyone from that era and their memories of TV and film from their childhood is very different to those living …
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 remains one of the most important showcases of new film in the UK. I was fortunate enough to spend a long weekend in Edinburgh and …
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 sea. His girlfriend Kyoko will attempt to help him understand this mysterious discovery. Together, Kaito and Kyoko will learn to become adults by experiencing the …
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, he puts forward a strong argument that this is the case. . Traditionally, this accolade is attributed to either Thomas Edison or The Lumière brothers, …
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, this strikingly modern, moving and vital film shines a light on the world we live in, in a way that very few can. Amy is …
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 are bringing the retrospective to independent cinemas across the UK this summer. Ashes and Diamonds Long established as one of Polish cinema’s supreme masterpieces, Wajda’s …
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 impossible. Unlocking The Truth are Malcolm, Jarad and Alec, three talented and committed musicians who are obsessed with making music and hitting the big time. …
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 in a different universe. Escapism is a common theme in modern filmmaking, and in the Zellner brothers’ Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter the central character embarks …
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 unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline. Now, Sgt. Reese finds himself in a new and unfamiliar version of the past, where he is …