It’s been a while since I’ve published the first of what is supposed to be a regular installment, so I thought it high time I did another. The last few weeks, maybe in recovery from covering the festival (which still has some milage left in terms of reviews) I’ve been easing a little more on … Continue reading
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LFF Round-Up Part 3 (Computer Chess, Teenage, Let The Fire Burn & Drinking Buddies)
Computer Chess While I usually try to go into a film cold, try to watch a film from a most objective stance as possible. However this film is an argument for why sometimes a little research can be a very good thing. I confused by this film. I’m so confused by this film, I don’t … Continue reading
London Film Festival Round-up Part 2 (Afternoon Delight, Nebraska, Electro Chaabi and Starred Up)
Afternoon Delight I don’t think I can succinctly demonstrate how opposed I am to this film’s title. Properly qualifying as one of the most disappointing cinematic experiences in this year’s festival is this offering from Jill Soloway. For many reasons, only some I will discuss here, this film left me cold. Not just cold but … Continue reading
London Film Festival Round-Up Part 1
I have been AWOL for a very good reason. Round my parts, ’tis the season to be a film lover. It’s the annual BFI London Film Festival. The 57th to be exact and I think I’ve broken the record for sheer amount of film seen. The majority of film gorging occurred during the block press … Continue reading