Posts Tagged ‘independent film’

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Butterfly Kiss

May 1, 2020

Despite the film's weirdness, I couldn't keep my eyes off it. It somehow all works, which is something I don't entirely understand. Perhaps it's in part due to Plummer and Reeves terrific performances, the artful photography by Seamus McGarvey, or how Butterfly Kiss successfully asks the viewer to involve themself in such deplorable characters.

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by Oliver Woodings

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The Party’s Just Beginning

December 21, 2019

The Party certainly is Just Beginning for Karen Gillan, a bright new talent in directing who debuts with a stylishly daring and emotional feature.

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by Oliver Woodings

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The Farewell

October 2, 2019

Lulu Wang and Awkwafina have cemented themselves as a director and actress to watch out for in The Farewell, a touching human story of family and one's responsibility to them as a whole.

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by Oliver Woodings

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FrightFest 2019 – Madness in the Method

August 26, 2019

It is somewhat difficult to recommend Madness in the Method to non-fans of Mewes or Kevin Smith's previous work. It has it's moments of hilarity and a handful of amusingly playful scenes, but it's one only for the fans because of it. It lacks anything substantial to invite a casual audience enough to make a great impression

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by Oliver Woodings

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Minding the Gap

March 28, 2019

It's miraculous that Minding the Gap never feels self-serving or preachy, but it simply never does. It's a sensitive study on manhood in today's climate peppered with keen observations on race and class to boot, whilst also celebrating the culture of skateboarding and it's therapeutic qualities.

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by Oliver Woodings

Grimmfest want to give you £20,000 to help you finish your horror movie

February 27, 2019

A new award at the event will give the winner thousands of pounds of Post-Production services, an International sales offer and more.

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by Sean Burton

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Elle (Short)

June 4, 2018

Elle issues its warnings about how the arts should not be neglected in schools without being overbearing. Its storytelling has the grace of a ballet dancer but the real world implications are too terrifying to ignore.

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by Sean Burton

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A Bad Idea Gone Wrong

June 1, 2018

Writer/ director Jason Headley shows his talent with this brisk, enjoyable crime comedy.

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by Matthew Singleton

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Lady Bird

February 16, 2018

Greta Gerwig's coming of age comedy features a strong performance from its lead females and feels authentic in its scenarios.

by Sean Burton

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