Film Review – Phoenix
The main events of World War II have been extensively documented, but unless you were there at the time it’s hard to understate the fallout following the end of the…
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Film Review: Heaven Adores You
Unassuming. It’s probably the best word to describe Elliott Smith. Whilst his music continues to entrance anew generation of music fans ten years on since his tragic death, the man…
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Film Review: Darkest Day
Many of us have dreamed of making our own film, but very few of us have the motivation or desire to just get on and do it. That is precisely…
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Film Review: Rigor Mortis
Mr Vampire, and its loose sequels, formed the heart of a comedy horror craze in Hong Kong during the mid to late ’80s and early ’90s. It spawned many imitators…
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Film Review: A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence
A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence is the third in a trilogy of films by Roy Andersson which look at the modern human condition. Along with Songs…
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Film Review: Dark Horse
Sporting documentaries are often very hit and miss, with an interest in the subject often a prerequisite to enjoyment. However, great documentaries traverse those kind of boundaries. Notable entrants into…
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Film Review: Home From Home: Chronicle Of A Vision
When Edgar Reitz made the Heimat film series in 1984 he created an incredible chronicle of German rural life in the 20th century. He went on to release another couple…
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Film Review: Cobain: Montage Of Heck
Nirvana were undoubtedly a huge band by any measure. However, the untimely death of Kurt Cobain propelled them into musical folklore. The cost of Nirvana CDs suddenly spiralled and a…
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Film Review: Force Majeure
Relationships are based on trust and understanding. There’s a tendency to bury issues and try to continue on with the relationship as if nothing is wrong. Often unsaid anxieties and…
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Film Review: Jauja
Myths and legends of mythical lands and places have been predominant throughout the world since the dawn Humankind. The most famous examples are probably El Dorado, Shambhala and Shangri-La (we’re…
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