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Jim Ross wonders if a movie about Grumpy Cat is an indicator of rude health for cinema, rather than a sign of depressing decay.
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Trance
Although TRANCE is engaging and evokes his finest work, lack of empathy and glib plot ‘twists’ determine its future as a footnote in Boyle’s career, writes Jim Ross.
Cineworld Takeover
After talking to the Cambridge APH programmer and allowing the dust to settle, Jim revisits the concerns after Cineworld bought the Picturehouse chain
Dancing In The Ashes
Jim Ross takes a look the winner of Film of the Year, Best Screenplay and Best Production Design at Watersprite 2013 – Nick Rowland’s DANCING IN THE ASHES.
Side By Side
SIDE BY SIDE is a fascinating and insightful look at the debates raging in the creative process as the digital revolution continues to evolve, writes Jim Ross.
TAKE ONE Awards 2012
TAKE ONE writers have voted on Best Feature, Best Documentary, Best Short and Best Festival for 2012 as well as some one-off awards from individual writers. Cover image by Harry Hunt.
Side By Side: Chris Kenneally Interview
SIDE BY SIDE is a fascinating new documentary, featuring interviews led by Keanu Reeves, looking at the rise of digital technology in filmmaking. Jim Ross spoke to director Chris Kenneally about the film and the discussion it highlights.
Lincoln
Steven Spielberg’s LINCOLN is as remarkable for what it doesn’t do as what it actually puts on screen – a window on the life of a determined historic figure and a fascinating period in American history, writes Jim Ross.
Life Of Pi
Despite some annoyingly blunt and simplistic narrative elements, Ang Lee’s LIFE OF PI is the work of a master visual storyteller, writes Jim Ross.
Seven Psychopaths
Although SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS never hits the heights of IN BRUGES, and isn’t as clever as it purports to be, McDonagh offers a bundle of meta-movie laughs, writes Jim Ross.