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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.
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.
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 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.
“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.
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 puts a reflective spin on the traditional ghost story by engaging writers and film directors unfamiliar to the genre.
While the acting and technical skills on display are impressive, LORE has a thin story that never really kicks into gear, writes Liam Jack.
Ely Film Society’s screening of the classic Lon Chaney horror in the atmospheric setting of Ely Cathedral was a triumph, writes Amanda Randall.
Cigarette Burns organises screenings of cult films in various London venues. Ferry Hunt reviews the recent screening of THE KEEP on 35mm.
Presented by Falmouth University, THE GRADUATE showcased a selection of the best animation created in educational institutions over the last couple of years. Jon Toomey reports back from ANIMATED EXETER.