Vaiva Seskeviciute, Correspondent (Film) Letters to Sofija (2013) is a biography of Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis – Lithuanian genius of the 19th century. Since the premiere screening on August 30, 2013, the movie has been praised by critics for both well-developed plot and admirable acting. It was screened in Vilnius, London and Chicago and has already been nominated for national awards. The film is directed by British documentary producer Robert Mullan. While working in Kaunas as a […]
Cecile Boyer, Correspondent (Film) Insidious: Chapter 2 (releasing in North America and United Kingdom): If you enjoyed the first chapter of Insidious, take a look at the second film. Directed by James Wan, this horror film shows paranormal activity when Josh Lambert (Patrick Wilson) returns home. In this sequel, the Lambert family sets out to uncover the hidden secret of the mysterious supernatural connections. Find out the truth dangerous truth and watch the […]
Cecile Boyer, Editor (Film) Riddick (releasing in Asia, Europe and North America): Here is the science fiction film of the week! This film, directed by David Twohy, tells the story of Riddick (Vin Diesel) who is left dead on a damaged planet has to face some terrible predators. He requires the help of two ships. One carries a new specie whilst the other brings someone that Riddick knows too well. Go have a look […]
Cecile Boyer, Editor (Film) This Is Us (releasing in America, Asia and Europe): The famous boys band, One Direction, finally arrives on the silver screen! This documentary, directed by Morgan Spurlock, shows Niall, Zayn, Liam, Louis and Harry in their intimate environment. The film focuses on their beginnings and how they managed to reach fame. Go watch the trailer of this film already announced as a huge success. The Way Way Back (releasing […]
Rhys Edwards, Correspondent (Film) One man’s art can be another’s pleasure or disappointment, but with a £4.8 million budget and at eight pounds a ticket, can you justify disguising it as entertainment? Nicolas Winding Refn, director of the acclaimed Drive, recently compared his latest flick Only God Forgives to acid. After viewing the troubled thriller, I wondered what exactly Refn meant by ‘acid’. Presumably he was referring to the drug, which can create a hallucinogenic […]
Cecile Boyer, Correspondent (Film) The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (releasing in America and Europe): If you want some adventure this week, catch the movie The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, directed by Harald Zwart. The film follows Clary Fray (Lily Collins), who learns that her ancestors were warriors aimed at protecting the Earth from demons. Therefore, Clary decides to embrace her destiny and joins people who are like her. Together they go to an […]
Cecile Boyer, Correspondent (Film) Kick-Ass 2 (releasing in Asia, Europe and North America): If you enjoyed the delightful originality of Kick-Ass, you will adore its sequel, directed by Jeff Wadlow. In this film, we continue following the adventures of Dave Lizewski (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). He decides to collaborate with a group of normal citizens, who dedicate themselves to fight crime in superhero costumes. On the other side, the Red Mist plans his sweet revenge on […]
Vicky Thorpe Correspondent (Film) In 2007, the things-that-go-bump-in-the-night horror Paranormal Activity made waves everywhere. Trailers showed night-vision clips of cinema goers hiding behind their popcorn and critics described it as “hair raising and chilling” (The Guardian) and “genuinely frightening” (Empire). A mockumentary in the style of The Blair Witch Project, Paranormal Activity was produced on an estimated budget of only $15,000 — mere pennies in comparison to other horrors. Grossing more than $107 […]
Cecile Boyer, Correspondent (Film) Elysium (North America, Taiwan): Here is the science fiction of the week! Elysium, directed by Neill Blomkamp, takes place in 2154. At this time, whilst wealthy people can afford to live on a space station created by men and called Elysium, poor people have to stay on a destroyed Earth. Max (Matt Damon), who lives on the Blue planet, will try to change his destiny and bring equality between the […]
Cecile Boyer, Correspondent (Film) The Smurfs 2 (America, Asia, Europe): If you enjoyed The Smurfs, you definitely have to watch the second film. The Smurfs 2, directed by Raja Gosnell, follows the little blue creatures’ adventures. In this film, Smurfette is kidnapped by Gargamel after she found out a way to turn the Naughties, an evil species created by the wizard, into real Smurfs. Therefore, the whole Smurf community, helped by their human friends, […]
