Contemporary Films
Film Review: Tracking Edith
There’s something rather romantic about the notion of being a spy, particularly in the way they are usually depicted in popular culture. The most famous example is, of course, James Bond. It’s a life which has been glamourised. One of fast cars, beautiful women, excitement and adventure. Until fairly recently, it has been a fictional …
Film Review: The Dreamed Ones
The relationship between film and literature has always been a rather fraught one. It’s very rare for a film to live up to the book it’s based on, let alone surpass it. Non-fiction probably fares best, but novels often get a rough ride. Adapting the written word to the big screen is a tricky business. …
Film Review: A Fuller Life
n many ways, screenwriter and filmmaker Samuel Fuller was a maverick of American cinema. He staunchly avoided the Studio system and mainstream Hollywood, making films which were controversial and uncompromising. Working on a shoestring budget is never easy, but Fuller has mapped out a career which includes Shock Corridor, The Naked Kiss, Pick-up on South …