There has always been something alluring about films inspired or set in the backdrop of true events. And I don’t mean when the industry abuses that saying; like, yes Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a good film but it’s not the true events of Edward Gein and the like. No, I
Now in its 12th year the London Korean Film Festival, it is bolder and brighter than ever. This year's special focus is on Korean Noir which as the name suggests hopes to stay as close to the literary definition but with a Korean twist. However, if Korean Noir does not
Goodbye summer and hello film festival season. After all the summer blockbusters and hot summer nights (although weren’t many of those this year) comes September, and with it a glut of film festivals. The first was Lush Film Festival. Wait, Lush as in the can’t mistake it when you walk
By Orla Smith. The 2017 London Film Festival will run from October 4th to October 15th, showcasing a range of approximately 250 exciting new films ― many of which will figure in the upcoming awards season. Tickets are now on sale, and so in honour of this year's fest we have
Orla Smith. Darren Aronofsky's mother! hits UK cinemas this week, and no other film this year has provoked such a volatile reaction. Glance briefly at the review headlines, and you'll find proclamations that it's the best movie of the year
