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“Evil Isn’t Always in the Opposing Uniform” – Filmmaker Matt Kennard on His WWI Centenary Short Film ‘Hymn of Hate’ and Its Contemporary Relevance

Posted on Nov 22, 2018Nov 30, 2018 by Joseph Wade

We interviewed filmmaker Matt Kennard to discuss what inspired his WWI centenary short film ‘Hymn of Hate’, the filmmaking process and the film’s relevance to contemporary politics.

A Look Inward: Introspection in A Star Is Born

Posted on Oct 11, 2018Nov 26, 2018 by Jacob Davis

“Seeing someone’s true self is important in ‘A Star Is Born’, but being able to look at one’s self is even more important.” Introspection in ‘A Star Is Born’, by Jacob Davis.

Fabric Love: Costume in Gay Cinema

Posted on Oct 10, 2018Dec 3, 2018 by Annice White

The role of clothing in male-male romances is very distinct. Annice White takes you through the how and why with comparisons between ‘Call Me By Your Name’, ‘God’s Own Country’ and ‘Brokeback Mountain’.

A Star Is Born (2018) Review

Posted on Oct 4, 2018Nov 26, 2018 by Joseph Wade

Bradley Cooper’s 2018 version of ‘A Star Is Born’ co-starring Lady Gaga is “a strong all-american outing that is bound to get some awards season buzz” according to Joseph Wade’s review.

Cold War (2018) Review

Posted on Sep 9, 2018Nov 25, 2018 by Joseph Wade

Pawel Pawlikowski’s new film ‘Cold War’ (2018), for which the director won Best Director at Cannes, is “a piece of almost indescribable beauty and impact” according to Joseph Wade’s review.

It’s A Wonderful Life: The Truest of Christmas Films

Posted on Dec 22, 2015Dec 11, 2018 by Katie Doyle

Tis the season for a Christmas rant. Katie Doyle presents hers in the form of her latest piece: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life: The Truest of Christmas Films’, here.