LFF Review: When a Farm Goes Aflame
How much do we really know about the ones we love the most? The people closest to us. As children we naturally concentrate on what’s directly in front of us…
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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.
LFF Review: Brother’s Keeper
In the UK, boarding schools are often seen as the preserve of the rich. A place for the wealthy to deposit little Tarquin or Jemima while they enjoy their jet-set…
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LFF Review: The Storms of Jeremy Thomas
When we talk about British cinema we usually focus on actors or directors. Occasionally a cinematographer or two and maybe even an editor or sound engineer, if we’re feeling generous.…
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LFF Review: Money Has Four Legs
Nepotism plays a huge role in film industries across the world. While having a famous mother or father might allow you to jump the queue, it can also mean that…
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LFF Review: Cop Secret
There’s something about the buddy movie which captures the imaginations of cinemagoers. Especially when it comes to fighting crime. We have been treated to a weird and wonderful variety of…
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Blu-Ray Review: The Dark Eyes of London
Bela Lugosi remains one of the most iconic and recognisable faces in horror cinema. Most famous for his portrayal of Dracula in the pre-code Universal Pictures version of Bram Stoker’s…
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Film Review: V/H/S/94
Once upon a time, anthology horrors were fairly common. During the 1960s and 1970s, the British production company Amicus made a number of much-loved portmanteau films. The likes of Tales…
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Film Review: Pier Kids
It’s estimated that there are over half a million homeless people living in America today. Although that number could easily be much higher. There are many reasons why people have…
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Film Review: My Little Sister
Nina Hoss is undoubtedly one of the greatest actors working in European cinema today. Most of her career has been spent performing in German films and theatre, which has meant…
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Film Review: Fruits of Labour
Traditionally, one of the most popular jobs for migrants has been working the land. The appeal is obvious. Agricultural work does not usually require verbal or written knowledge of a…
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