A Matter of Life and Death (1946) Review
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s 1946 romantic drama, ‘A Matter of Life and Death’, “is a towering metaphysical masterpiece” of cinema. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
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Harry Palmer – The Thinking, Cooking Man’s James Bond
How Michael Caine’s Harry Palmer, of ‘The Ipcress File’, is the thinking, cooking man’s James Bond, and how in the first film he rivals the iconic spy in terms of cool. Feature by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreCome to Daddy (2019) Review
Elijah Wood stars in ‘Come To Daddy’, a gory favourite of the 2019 festival circuit now available on home video. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreThe Vast of Night (2019) Review
‘The Vast of Night’, available exclusively on Amazon, is proof that “small-scale storytelling can sometimes be more captivating than the flashiest and most elaborate blockbusters”. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
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Uncorked (2020) Review
Netflix wine movie ‘Uncorked’, from director Prentice Penny and starring Mamoudou Athie, “gets so much right” and puts across the “almost magical power of food and drink”. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreCalm with Horses (2019) Review
Irish gang drama ‘Calm with Horses’ (2019) is a stunning visual presentation with an atmospheric and moody score. Barry Keoghan and Cosmo Jarvis star. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreA Field in England (2013) Review
Ben Wheatley’s ‘A Field In England’ (2013) is a film “like nothing else” from “one of the most distinctive, original and prolific British filmmakers working today” according to Sam Sewell-Peterson in this review.
Read MoreAdult Life Skills (2016) Review
‘Adult Life Skills’ (2016) starring Jodie Whittaker has “a certain dressed-down appeal” that indicates writer-director Rachel Tunnard “could be one to watch”. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews this film about tackling grief and growing up in your 20s.
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March 29, 2024
Austin Butler to Star in Darren Aronofsky Crime Thriller
Austin Butler is to lead a new film from Sony Pictures and 'Powers'