The Return begins in the dark. This is after all a film noir and so Oliver Nias chooses to reinforce that by shooting the entire film in atmospheric black and white, highly stylised, telling the audience that everyone has a secret. What is this film about? Discovering this secret even if
Macbeth is all style over substance that pushes the meaning of adaptation too far that would leave even Shakespeare questioning what the premise of the film is. Not even the majestic and mesmeric performance of Michael Fassbender can rescue this film from the madness it descends into. Macbeth needs no introduction
Join John Waters as he makes his sure-footed first foray into mainstream cinema with glue sniffing, foot stomping, abortions, alcoholism and a dash of murder for good measure. The BFI is currently screening a season of John Waters features to celebrate 50 years of one of America’s truly exceptional filmmakers. Finally
By Ryan De La Rosa. Now that it’s Fall, and the air is getting crisp, staying inside seems to be a bit more acceptable. While we never fully avoid going to the flicks or checking out what’s new on Netflix, it does seem like a better time of year to lay
Containment is a new British thriller from writer/director Neil McEnery-West and screenwriter David Lemon. The film stars Louise Brealey, Sheila Reid and Lee Ross. In a similar vein to films such as Outbreak, Contagion and Attack the Block the film's story follows a group of tenants stuck in a tower block as a