Tag: film

  • My Favourite Things of 2016

    My Favourite Things of 2016

    It may have been a horrible year, but here are 2016’s books, films and video games that didn’t disappoint.

  • Finding Neighbors Film Review

    Finding Neighbors Film Review

    Finding Neighbors follows a once lauded graphic novel creator resigned to writer’s block.

  • Sally Potter Seeks Aspiring Actresses for 60s Period Film

    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……

  • A Swedish Midsummer Sex Comedy (Äntligen Midsommar!) DVD Review

    A Swedish Midsummer Sex Comedy (Äntligen Midsommar!) DVD Review

    2009 Director: Ian McCrudden Script: Henrik Engström, Mattias Grosin, Erik Hörstadius, Ian McCrudden Cast: Olle Sarri, Lisa Werlinder, Alexander Karim, Anna Littorin, Luke Perry Not to be confused with Woody Allen’s 1982 comedy A Midsummer Night’s Sex Comedy, A Swedish Midsummer Sex Comedy is an amiable enough little movie that sees three couples (and Luke…

  • ‘F’ DVD Review

    ‘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…

  • Freakonomics DVD Review

    Freakonomics DVD Review

    2009 Directors: Alex Gibney, Morgan Spurlock, Seth Gordon, Eugene Jarecki, Rachel Grady, Heidi Ewing Based on the book by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner Ever since Michael Moore’s Bowling for Columbine proved that documentaries could not only be provocative and entertaining but bring in the Box Office bucks, we’ve enjoyed a torrent of…

  • Carlos: The Trilogy DVD Review

    Carlos: The Trilogy DVD Review

    2010 Director: Olivier Assayas Script: Dan Franck, Olivier Assayas Cast: Édgar Ramírez, Alexander Scheer, Nora von Waldstätten, Ahmad Kaabour, Christoph Bach, Susanne Wuest, Anna Thalbach, Julia Hummer Sidestepping the controversy that Aaron Sorkin’s Social Network script recently attracted, Carlos begins with a disclaimer informing us that it’s purely a work of fiction based on real…

  • ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction DVD Review

    ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction DVD Review

    Released 18th October 2010 by Optimum Home Entertainment Director: Kevin Hamedani Cast: Janette Armand, Doug Fahl and Cooper Hopkins Script: Kevin Hamedani, Ramon Isao It’s probably best not to settle down to a film titled Zombies of Mass Destruction expecting Citizen Kane. Or even George A. Romero, for that matter. But this admirably earnest little…