Nothing But A Man
Michael Roemer’s innovative drama, shown at the Cambridge Film Festival, is an unfairly neglected gem of 60s cinema, writes Gavin Midgley
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Google and the World Brain
Just how much intellectual property should be placed in the hands of a single entity? And who exactly should profit from it?
Hawking
What better way to open this year’s Cambridge Film Festival than with an exploration of one of its most famous residents?
Edindocs: The Registrars
Jane McAllister’s THE REGISTRARS is a fascinating little glimpse of the necessary bureaucratic workings of the modern state, writes Gavin Midgley.
The Way Way Back
Predictable it may be, but Nat Faxon and Jim Rash’s comedy drama is still something to savour, writes Gavin Midgley.
PRESS RELEASE: Campaign launches petition to stop the forced sale of the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse
An alliance of cinema-goers, film writers and local artists have united to condemn the Competition Commission’s provisional decision to request Cineworld, the new owners of the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse, to sell or close one of its cinemas in the city. Last year’s acquisition by Cineworld PLC of City Screen Ltd, the company behind the Picturehouse … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Campaign launches petition to stop the forced sale of the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse
Journey to Italy
Ingrid Bergman and George Sanders are trapped in a lifeless marriage in Roberto Rossellini’s pre-New Wave classic, writes Gavin Midgley – a film all about death.
Dial M For Murder
Hitchcock’s only 3D film, now re-released, has points of interest but otherwise remains an unexceptional entry in the director’s career, writes Gavin Midgley.
A Field In England
Ben Wheatley’s mesmerising trip to the past captures a key moment when chaos reigned supreme, writes Gavin Midgley.
Much Ado About Nothing
Joss Whedon’s take on Shakespeare’s rom-com is charming yet forgettable, writes Gavin Midgley.