Rebecca Davies, Correspondent (Film) James McAvoy’s latest cinematic offering is certainly different from his previous roles in films such as X-Men: First Class, Atonement and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Filth is Irvine Welsh’s latest novel to hit the screens. Directed by Jon Baird, it sets itself out to be a gritty and funny, yet cynical, commentary on the day-to-day stresses of a seemingly normal police detective. However, the film is darker and more […]
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 […]
Lauren Perrett, Correspondent (Film) Jennifer Lawrence is one of Hollywood’s most promising young actors. Her first Oscar nomination came at the age of 20 for her role in the indie film Winter’s Bone and earlier this year, Lawrence won Best Actress for her role in David O Russell’s Silver Linings Playbook. Not bad for a 23 year old from Kentucky! The Hollywood Reporter claims that Lawrence will star in the Dumb and Dumber sequel, […]
Vicky Thorpe, Correspondent (Film) With the excitement of The Avengers movie dying down and DC Comic’s announcement of a Superman vs. Batman movie, it had all gone a little quiet in the Marvel Comics camp. But the Guardians of the Galaxy chatter has been quietly building momentum and with the recent confirmation of Bradley Cooper as the latest A-lister to join the cast of the upcoming superhero film, all eyes are firmly back […]
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 […]
Yong Jo Leen, Correspondent (Film) Last month, the Locarno Film Festival saw top recognition for foreign language films. The Swiss-based film festival joins the ranks of the Cannes Film Festival. The Locarno Film Festival is held every August for eleven days. The Golden Leopard is hailed as the top award, while other awards are also given out to the deserving. Interestingly, films that triumphed were foreign language-based. The Golden Leopard was awarded to a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vicky Thorpe, Correspondant (Film) 2014 marks the centenary of Charlie Chaplin’s first appearance as ‘The Little Tramp’ in Kid Auto Races at Venice. Born in 1889, the then 25 year-old Chaplin shot to fame as an icon of the silent film era and is looked on fondly as one of the founding fathers of the slapstick genre. To celebrate The Little Tramp’s anniversary, Bracknell-based actor Clive Elkington, 24, is paying homage to the legend […]
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 […]
