Thundercrack!
A rare screening of Curt McDowell’s THUNDERCRACK! was one of the unsung highlights of CFF2012. Melodramatic, naturally sexy and wonderfully absurd, this B-movie pastiche is Rocky Horror in extremis, writes Rosy Hunt.
Category Archives: Reviews
Ashes
Although it takes a while to find its feet, Mat Whitecross’ ASHES is a twisting and illusionary drama that executes a strong vision engagingly well, writes Jim Ross
Jerusalem On A Plate
In James Nutt’s documentary JERUSALEM ON A PLATE Yotam Ottolenghi undertakes an immersive culinary journey through the streets of his childhood. Jessica Donnithorne reviews at San Sebastian Film Festival.
Blancanieves
Pablo Berger’s silent transposal of the classic tale of Snow White onto 1920s Spain emerges as a critique of Spanish machista society, writes Jessica Donnithorne at the San Sebastian Film Festival.
Liberal Arts
LIBERAL ARTS is a gentle mix of romance, drama and comedy resistant to the formulaic mess it could so easily have collapsed into, writes Jim Ross at the Cambridge Film Festival.
Looper
LOOPER is a layered and intelligent neo-noir science fiction with some striking images and emotional resonance.. Jim Ross reviews the CFF2012 Surprise Film.
ShortFusion: To Celebrate
Jim Ross reviews the short films playing in the strand TO CELEBRATE – CALLUM, THE WAY THE LAMP SWINGS, BLACK DUST, DYLAN’S ROOM, DAYS OF AWE and LINE 102.
The Lacey Rituals
Anthony Davis reviews this showcase of Bruce Lacey’s work, curated and introduced by William Fowler. An interview with William Fowler will follow soon.
Marnie
The gripping psychological thriller MARNIE is most likely one of Hitchcock’s lesser appreciated films, as it misses most of the visual horror and obvious suspense of THE BIRDS or VERTIGO. Maria Sell reviews.
The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68
Arranged and funded by The Doors, and shot on just five cameras, THE DOORS: LIVE AT THE BOWL ’68 is the only full live recording of the concert. Liam Jack reviews the CFF screening.