ENGLISH HERITAGE Over half-a-century later from their initial cinematic release, the pictures contained in Volume One of Ealing studios’ Blu-ray collection stand as shining examples of the illustrious English studio’s post-war comedy output. Including three comedic follies, this Blu-ray compilation offers the perfect opportunity for life-long fans to become reacquainted, and newcomers to be introduced […]
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Words: Emmett Barlow Twitter: @EmmettBarlow BLOOD RED MOON For the past four decades on the date of the winter solstice, young women have been abducted from the town of Fawnskin, only to be found, days later, lifeless; their bodies brutalised and their blood drained in the Black Water Forest. Having believed they’ve apprehended the culprit, […]
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Words: Brody Rossiter Twitter: @BrodyRossiter OUT OF FOCUS Today an abundance mediated sources saturate our daily lives. From the application loaded smartphone in your pocket, to the perpetual uncertainties of round-the-clock rolling news, such an influx of words and pictures has perhaps resulted in a level of complacency when regarding the true importance of an […]
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Words: Emmett Barlow Twitter: @EmmettBarlow BLUE SONGS ARE LIKE TATTOOS Never before has the Palme d’Or been simultaneously awarded to a single film’s director and lead actors. Led by Steven Spielberg, the jury at last year’s Cannes Film Festival saw it fit to award the coveted prize to director, Abdellatif Kechiche, and his committed lead […]
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Words: Andy Procter Twitter: @Procodile NO SLEEP TILL STONEHENGE The Rob Reiner classic, This is Spinal Tap, has become the definition of mockumentary since its original 1984 release. The story of an ageing British heavy metal band’s comeback tour across the USA with their 12th album Smell the Glove, is still an essential slice of […]
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Words: Brody Rossiter Twitter: @BrodyRossiter J’ADORE MON AMOUR? Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les Parapluies de Cherbourg) first received its theatrical release in 1964, courting over one million cinema admissions in France alone. Fifty years later the film has received a special 50th anniversary restoration release – but has this colourful French gem truly stood the test […]
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