Caesar Must Die
This docu-drama about a theatrical production with a cast of criminals is orchestrated, but we can believe we are watching a ‘truth’: Will Shakespeare would have approved, writes Amanda Randall.
Category Archives: Reviews
Stoker
“An artfully twisted thriller that descends into the macabre with rare distinction” – Gavin Midgley takes a look at Chan-wook Park’s intoxicating slice of Southern Gothic.
A Nice Touch
A NICE TOUCH is a surprising film, embracing the influence of film noir whilst eschewing some typical features of the genre, writes Sophie Skinner.
Broken
Although Rufus Norris’s directorial debut starts off on a well-trodden path, there is enough cinematic ingenuity here to make a film staple feel refreshingly original, writes Dan Harling.
Once Upon A Time In Japan
From horror, comedy, thrillers and animation to period films and docudramas, ONCE UPON A TIME IN JAPAN demonstrates the richness, the diversity and the relevance of a contemporary Japanese cinema that is vastly under-represented on the international film circuit.
Rebirth
REBIRTH follows the traumatised childhood of Erina, an individual who must confront fundamental questions about her own identity if she is not to repeat mistakes made in the past.
Cloud Atlas
“Our lives are not our own. We are bound to others, past and present.” CLOUD ATLAS weaves together of six intertwining narratives which don’t quite tie up satisfactorily, writes Florence Smith-Nicholls.
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.
Kaidan
KAIDAN puts a reflective spin on the traditional ghost story by engaging writers and film directors unfamiliar to the genre.
Lore
While the acting and technical skills on display are impressive, LORE has a thin story that never really kicks into gear, writes Liam Jack.