Revolution: Margy Kinmonth
Jim Moore spoke to director Margy Kinmonth about the political upheaval and creative innovation which formed the catalyst for her documentary.
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New Art for a New World
REVOLUTIONS takes as its starting point the explosion in creativity in the arts at the outset of the Russian Revolution.
The Handmaiden
The shadow of Brian De Palma looms over Park Chan-Wook’s impressive psychological thriller, writes Jim Moore.
Auf Einmal
An unexpected death after a party leads to a host of recriminations and betrayals in this dark German drama.
99 Homes
“99 HOMES can’t be faulted for its moral clarity and sharp commentary on a brutally competitive society.” Jim Moore reviews.
The Harder They Come
The 2006 remastered version of THE HARDER THEY COME is an inspired fusion of exploitation film, neorealist drama and musical, writes Jim Moore.
As We Were Dreaming
AS WE WERE DREAMING maybe be generic, but it has enough fun and firepower to entertain most, writes Jim Moore.
Closely Observed Trains
Jim Moore reviews Czech classic CLOSELY OBSERVED TRAINS.
All The Ways Of God
Modern-dress morality play ALL THE WAYS OF GOD takes as its starting point the character of Judas and the lacuna between his betrayal of Jesus and his subsequent suicide.
West
Christian Schwochow’s 1970s-set period drama explores the Cold War division of the country, whose legacy is still felt within Germany today.