By Louise Agostino. Directed, written and starring Lauren Cooney and Isaac ‘ICEY’ Tomiczek this is the sequel to their first short film, Shut Eye (2016). Shut Eye 2 (2017) is very meta. When Lauren and Isaac go to the Cucalorus Film Festival in Wilmington NC it is to showcase their first feature the
You know that bit in Hereditary where Toni Collette repeatedly smashes her head against the ceiling? That’s like the metaphor for watching Bennett’s Song. Okay, that’s super harsh. I’m sorry. A lot of effort goes into making a film, and a lot of people work hard, and so I always feel
The name Wilfred Owen may be more familiar to some than others. When his name is first invoked in The Burying Party, each audience member will react in one of three ways: either they'll be on board straight away, find the name rings a bell, or be none the wiser. However deep
Colin Burstead (Neil Maskell) is getting ready for a party. As the film’s title suggests, it’s New Year’s Eve, and Colin has rented a mansion where he and his family will celebrate the special day. But it’s a four hour drive away, as he is repeatedly reminded when extended family
By Eric Trigg. Peripheral is a science fiction thriller that centers on Bobbi Johnson, a young author who has grown in popularity due to her first novel. Directed by Paul Hyett (Heretiks, Howl) the film tackles the dangers of a technology addiction. Starring Tom Conti, Rosie Day, Jenny Seagrove, Elliot Langridge,
