Much of what I review touches upon just a tiny portion of the surfeit of cinema I consume. In my attempts to cover newer independent releases, I find myself regretting not including some really marvellous filmmaking forgotten to the ages. So here is a new, hopefully regular feature, Blast From The Past that will look at more classic film that I champion. I implore … Continue reading
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12 Years A Slave: A Revolutionary Masterpiece?
In some ways I can see why 12 Years A Slave is viewed as ‘revolutionary’ by critics and audiences alike but in all honesty I don’t think I’m ready to jump on the bandwagon. The film is being lauded and praised for a variety of reasons; it’s a beautifully visceral drama wonderfully directed by Steve … Continue reading
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After many months of procrastination and laziness, I’ve decided to bite the bullet and create my own film blog. You may wonder why? And for a very long time I thought the same. Then I began to think “Why not?” I think myself a film nut. I work in film (various positions within the British … Continue reading