Category: Films
Kneecap review – Irish-language hip-hop trio in fiercely riotous Belfast romp
The Irish-language hip-hop trio Kneecap from Belfast caused much spluttering from the DUP in 2019 when, one day after William and Kate’s royal visit to [more…]
‘I miss him being here’: A daddy-daughter dance inside a jail is captured in a gripping new film
In a fluorescent-lit corridor of a Washington DC jail, a group of men nervously await the arrival of their daughters for a special dance. The [more…]
Together With Lorenza Mazzetti review – compelling final testament from overlooked director
Lorenza Mazzetti was the Italian artist, writer and film-maker whose short film Together made a key contribution to the influential mid-1950s Free Cinema movement in [more…]
The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat review – female friendship saga falls flat
In The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat, three best friends lock arms for life, hoisting each other up as they are dealt one tough hand after [more…]
The Mountain Within Me review – disabled heroes take on the Himalayas
Director Polly Steele’s documentary centres on Ed Jackson, a former professional rugby player who was catastrophically injured when he accidentally dived into a swimming pool’s [more…]
Nothing But the Best review – raffish Alan Bates comedy is a time capsule of 60s London
There is some addictive raffishness and raciness in this 1964 British black-comedy satire for which screenwriter Frederic Raphael adapts a short story by American mystery [more…]
Hell Hole review – creature feature is fracking fun
In This Is Spinal Tap, one of the eponymous rock band’s hits is called Hell Hole. As the song has it, “It’s better / In [more…]
Alain Delon’s family refuse to put down dog actor wished to be buried with
The late French actor Alain Delon’s wish that his pet dog be put down and buried with him has been rejected by his children after [more…]
The Home Game review – sweet and heartwarming story of Iceland’s footballing underdogs
Set in Hellissandur, Iceland, population 369, this modest documentary tells the story of how the village got its first football pitch – with the whole [more…]
Mr Bean teaches English: how film is helping language learners
‘That’s my favourite moment,” says Tanya Driver, as she points to the large screen facing her students. At Keighley College, students laugh along to the [more…]
