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Midnight Movies – Kim Newman Introduces The Beast Must Die
When: Sunday 29th May, 10pm
Where: The Roxy Bar & Screen, London
This Sunday, Kim Newman will be introducing the 1974 cult classic The Beast Must Die, and celebrating the new edition of Nightmare Movies, his comprehensive guide to everything gruesome, ghastly and gory.
The epitome of cult cinema, The Beast Must Die will include the original theatrical release’s … read more
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Tagged British Cinema, cult classics, Horror Movies, Kim Newman
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Sally Potter Seeks Aspiring Actresses for 60s Period Film
This may not be related to comic books in any way, but is a shout to the million and one aspiring actresses out there. Director Sally Potter is looking for two young actresses, aged 15-16, to play parts in her latest film, a 60s-set period piece.
Oh to be 16 again. And also a girl…
So how might one apply? … read more
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Tagged British Cinema, film, films / movies, Independent Cinema
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‘F’ DVD Review
2010
Director/Writer: Johannes Roberts
Cast: David Schofield, Eliza Bennett, Ruth Gemmel, Roxanne McKee
11 months after a violent altercation with a pupil lead to his suspensions, Robert Anderson is burnt-out, separated from his family and drinking on the job. He’s also the only teacher at his comprehensive prepared for an attack from murderous youths in this horror movie that, following … read more
Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment DVD Review
1966
Director: Karel Reisz
Script: David Mercer
Cast: David Warner, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Stephens, Irene Handl, Bernard Bresslaw
This movie adaptation of David Mercer’s televised play, for which Vanessa Redgrave received a Best Actress Award at the 1966 Cannes Film Festival, is a cult classic that appears to have been overlooked while all manner of dreck made the transition to … read more
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Tagged 60s Cinema, British Cinema, cult classics, films / movies
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The Disappearance of Alice Creed Film Review
2009
Director, Writer: J Blakeson
Cast: Gemma Arterton, Martin Compston, Eddie Marsan
Like criminals Vic and Danny upon the unsuspecting Alice, The Disappearance of Alice Creed creeps up on its unsuspecting audience. Director J Blakeson’s low budget debut opens with two nondescript males (Eddie Marsan and Martin Compston) silently shopping for tools, lining the inside of an equally nondescript white … read more
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