The Voices
Alison Hicks reviews THE VOICES, and speaks to creator Marjane “Persepolis” Satrapi about this surprisingly funny film featuring an abundance of body parts stacked in Tupperware.
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Accidental Love
Billed simply as a “star-studded, wacky romantic comedy,” ACCIDENTAL LOVE is actually many things, writes Alison Hicks.
Interview with Ryan Coogler
FRUITVALE STATION highlights how hard it can be to stay on the right track when the odds are stacked against you. We spoke to the director at Sundance London.
Frank
FRANK is an entertaining and comical trip with a poignant thread running through it about the inner torment that can provide musical inspiration. Alison Hicks at Sundance London.
In Conversation with Jim Broadbent
Alison Hicks shares the highlights of Jim Broadbent’s closing talk at the excellent Watersprite Film Festival.
Four Weddings And Fat Thighs
Drawing upon his experience of making megahits, Richard Curtis offered sound advice for the young filmmakers at Watersprite.
Watersprite Screenings
Shipwrecks, prohibition and speculative fiction… Alison Hicks looks at some of the shorts screening at Watersprite over the weekend.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
“Pure random genius.” Alison Hicks sent us this report on whether the ANCHORMAN sequel lived up to its cult predecessor.
Saving Mr Banks
SAVING MR BANKS looks at the father-daughter relationship that inspired MARY POPPINS. Our relationships define us and the stories we tell, writes Alison Hicks.
Material
Both filmmaker and lead character strike a delicate balance between charisma and integrity in the excellent comedy MATERIAL, writes Alison Hicks.