What is there to say about a film which wastes not just one comic talent, but one which succeeds in dragging several well loved and respected comedy greats down to its mediocre level. This badly thought out and poorly judged piece of filmmaking, is not only silly and thin on laughs, but it also manages to be so boring that you will find yourself wishing it would just hurry up…
Read MoreAlone In Berlin
Adapted from Hans Fallada’s highly acclaimed 1947 novel, Alone In Berlin is a story based on real life events which took place in Berlin at the heights on Nazi rule. Staring Emma Thompson and Brendan Gleeson, the film delves into one of Europe’s darkest hours and addresses the everyday acts of quiet resistances by ordinary German citizens during that time. Alone In Berlin not only tells an important story about…
Read MoreStar Wars News: Han Solo Film Loses Directors
The new Han Solo standalone episode in the Star Wars franchise has lost its directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller 4 months into filming. With both sides admitting to ” creative differences”. “Unfortunately, our vision and process weren’t aligned with our partners on this project,” said a statement from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. in a statement earlier today Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilms said the following: “Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are…
Read MoreSheffield Documentary Festival: Are We Scared Of The Word “Documentary?”
(Twitter: @maysamoncao) For a filmmaker, documentary filmmaking is probably the hardest medium. Try uttering the word “documentary” to an investor and he will probably shut all doors in your face, unless you are Werner Herzog. The view people have regarding this medium is that it is “teaching you something” in the most boring way possible. Lots of voice-over, steady-cams and hundreds of interviews with people you’ve hardly heard of. It…
Read MoreBerlin Syndrome
Review by Linda Marric Perhaps the first thing you notice about Berlin Syndrome is its eery familiarity and deeply disturbing claustrophobic style. Cate Shortland, Director of the brilliantly received Somersault, returns with a visually beautiful yet thematically weak offering which some might find disappointing while others will warm to regardless. Dealing with very sensitive themes relating to violence, captivity and psychological intrigue, the film was adapted by Shaun Grant…
Read MoreWonder Woman Soars At The Box Office In The UK And Ireland
It’s official, Wonder Woman is one of the best reviewed films of the year so far. Not only that, but Patty Jenkins’ ballsy female centric superhero movie is set to break more box office records. It is now officially the best grossing film made by a woman and is set to make even more money. Josh Berger, President and Managing Director of Warner Bros. Entertainment UK, Eire and Spain, said,…
Read MoreSundance London 2017: Icarus Wins Audience Favourite Award
Press release: Sundance Institute and Picturehouse announced tonight that the Sundance Film Festival: London’s inaugural Audience Favourite award went to ICARUS directed by Bryan Fogel. Festivalgoers voted in the thousands for their favourite features across the four-day event at Picturehouse Central. When Bryan Fogel sets out to uncover the truth about doping in sports, a chance meeting with a Russian scientist transforms his story from a personal experiment into a geopolitical thriller involving…
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