All Entries in the "Film Reviews" Category
Film Review – The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence)
Initially I did want to like this because, like lopping a cow in half and proclaiming it art half the fun is in the surrounding controversy. But this sense of the puerile started to overbear the film as, to be honest it just felt lazy as it dragged on and on which, at 87 minutes is never a good sign.
Film Review – Melancholia
Split into two parts Melancholia is the new film from the ever divisive Danish art house provocateur Lars Von Trier. When they become aware of a new planet in the sky, Melancholia, all roads lead to, well….melancholia.
Film Review: The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of The Unicorn 3D
It may surprise you to hear read, dear reader, that this critic is not a fan of Herge’s comicbook creation, Tintin. Now, I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t have an encyclopaedic knowledge of Tintin. So, I’ll try to keep my hyperbole to a minimum.
Film Review: We Need To Talk About Kevin
As some columnists have already suggested Lynne Ramsay’s newest film should perhaps be renamed, We Need To Talk About Men. As a critic fairly conscious of gender issues within cinema (and society), it’s hard to believe any man could leave the cinema (after watching Ramsay’s film) and not feel the slightest pang of gender related guilt. Tilda Swinton’s Eva is clearly a victim of the patriarchal society.
Halloween Special: Scary Show Showdown – Adults .vs. Kids TV
In the last of our Halloween specials I’m going to take a look into the scare tactics employed by the ever faithful haunted fish-tank and, more precisely, what’s worse for shocks; kids or adults TV. Let the showdown commence!
Halloween Special: 5 Video Nasties to Get You Started.
What video nasties paved the way for a new generation of shock and shlock to be splattered across our screens within the apparent safety of our homes? Well you’re about to find out…
Raindance Wrap-Up
So the 19th Annual Raindance Film Festival came to a close last week, and with a 62% increase in attendance this year I’m sure the people behind the festival are very pleased with the success. So now it’s over, how did I find it? Well to be completely honest, it was an absolute joy.
