Film Review: Exit
The Western view of Asian cinema is mainly influenced by what mostly predominates our popular culture. The majority of films with big releases over here involve horror, swordplay or kung-fu.…
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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.
Film Review: The Duke of Burgundy
In a very short space of time, Peter Strickland has become one of those directors whose films become essential viewing. There are very few film makers working today who have…
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DVD Review: The Other
If cinema tells us anything about children, it’s that they’re inherently evil. Children and adolescents are often the scariest thing you’ll find in a horror film. Damien traumatised an entire…
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DVD Review: Spring in a Small Town
Little is widely known about early Chinese cinema is West. To a lesser degree, the same can be said in China itself. Much of the influence of early film making…
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DVD Review: Fury
There have been many films about World War II, and as such an important period in our history, it’s a conflict which continues to occupy thoughts and minds. This century…
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Film Review: Predestination
There are sadly many great films which unfortunately don’t get extensive theatrical releases. Last year the fabulous Violette, Finding Vivian Maier and Human Capital only got very limited screenings. Already…
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Film Review: Maidan
The situation in Eastern Ukraine has scarcely been out of the news over the last few months. The battle for supremacy between Russia and the West is not a new…
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Incoming: Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter
From executive producer Alexander Payne and acclaimed filmmaking duo the Zellner Brothers. A lonely Japanese woman becomes convinced that a satchel of money buried and lost in a fictional film,…
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DVD Review: Wild River
Elia Kazan is often considered to be one of the most influential directors working in post-war American cinema. Responsible for introducing the world to James Dean and Marlon Brando, he…
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Incoming: The Duke of Burgundy
Day after day the couple act out a simple ritual that ends in Evelyn’s punishment, but Cynthia yearns for a more conventional relationship. Evelyn’s obsession quickly becomes an addiction that…
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