Mowgli (2018) Review
Netflix release ‘Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle’ (2018), directed by Andy Serkis and starring Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett and Benedict Cumberbatch review.
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Blue (2017) Short Film Review
Maryam Farahzadi’s thought provoking 2D animated short film Blue is a wordless journey of finding acceptance from others and within yourself. Joseph Wade reviews.
Read MoreMeteorlight (2018) Short Film Review
Short film ‘Meteorlight’ (2018) directed and animated by Jonny Eveson is “a piece of cinema indicative of a filmmaker with an immense talent for his craft”. Joseph Wade’s review.
Read MoreOutlaw King (2018) Review
David Mackenzie’s new Netflix Original film ‘Outlaw King’ starring Chris Pine is “a historical epic to remember – one that can satisfy visually and in terms of its brutality” according to Joseph Wade in his review.
Read More“Evil Isn’t Always in the Opposing Uniform” – Filmmaker Matt Kennard on His WWI Centenary Short Film ‘Hymn of Hate’ and Its Contemporary Relevance
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.
Read MorePeterloo (2018) Review
“If Ken Loach’s ‘I, Daniel Blake’ was “our quiet rage”, then Mike Leigh’s ‘Peterloo’ was our very real, contemporary fears” according to Joseph Wade in his review of the 2018 film.
Read MoreHymn of Hate (2018) Short Film Review
“an effective tribute to the lost lives of World War I”, Matt Kennard’s ‘Hymn of Hate’ (2018) short is “a beautiful, moving picture delivered with skill and poise”.
Read MoreFirst Man (2018) Review
Damien Chazelle’s ‘First Man’, the tale of Neil Armstrong’s journey to being the first man on the moon, starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy has been reviewed by Joseph Wade.
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Submarine (2010) Snapshot Review
Richard Ayoade’s ‘Submarine’ is “like a song by The Smiths wrapped in the sort of self-aware cinematic tropes that paint a picture of teenage nothingness as if it is most special and unique in its intricacies.” From Joseph Wade.
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