Savage Witches
Although SAVAGE WITCHES doesn’t quite work all the time, some parts of this bold and liberated experimental film are simply wonderful, writes Jim Ross.
Although SAVAGE WITCHES doesn’t quite work all the time, some parts of this bold and liberated experimental film are simply wonderful, writes Jim Ross.
Bryn Higgins’ first feature UNCONDITIONAL is a remarkable and novel entry into the contemporary landscape of British cinema, with a very sensitive script, a highly dynamic cinematography and an amazing cast. The opening sequence in a shopping centre, where twin brothers Owen (Harry McEntire) and Kristen (Madeleine Clark) are buying groceries, frames the basic needs … Continue reading Unconditional
This Soviet silent involves mysteries and murder alongside elements of science fiction; it also documents the least explored avant-garde movement in the Soviet Union, writes H. Chan.
CFF 2012’s Short Fusion strand gives audiences the chance to see fresh ideas and new talent. Take One spoke to Alexander Tuschinski whose film Hollow Date screened this week.
Answering the question ‘who likes short shorts’, the briefest offerings were consistently the pithiest in Short Fusion’s TO CRY, writes Tom McNeill.
Emad Burnat managed to capture, first hand, the actions of Israeli soldiers in a West Bank image in this deeply personal and affecting documentary. Andrew Nickolds reviews.
In CONFESSION OF A CHILD OF THE CENTURY, time-honoured badboy and reputable polemicist Peter Doherty takes on the role of Octave, a 19th century version of his faltering and outré self.
With BLACKMAIL, Hitchcock continued to refine his unique ability to mix murder and suspense with generous helpings of comedy. Gavin Midgley reviews.
TO ACCOMMODATE is a well-chosen compilation of films, especially THE PUB by Joseph Pierce and THE OLD WOMAN by Ariane Mayer, writes Max Zeh.
PSYCHOSIS OF A SANE MAN, a collection of films from Anglia Ruskin University students, was a triumph and a brilliant chance to showcase innovative young minds behind the cameras, writes Jack McCurdy.