Julie & Julia ***½The movie industry is one in which youth plays a very big part, the general notion being that once an actor or actress reaches a certain age they cease to be a draw at the box office. This notion is
By Robert Mann.
Neill Blomkamp. Chances are that you have never heard of him. And no one would blame you. After all, thus far the career of this South African has been far from illustrious, his only notable credits being as 3D animator on TV shows such asStargate SG-1 and Smallville (his only directorial
By Robert Mann.
Among the many great films shown at this year’s Sundance Film Festival attendees were treated with a couple of quirky and refreshing romantic comedies that were distinctly unlike anything churned out by Hollywood, both of which have been picked up for distribution by Fox Searchlight. The first was
Bored of her comfortable corporate job and carrying a huge affection for rock poster art, director Merle Becker decided to quit work and go on a road-trip around America to learn some more about the origins and the people behind the posters she loved. Funded from her own pocket