Film Review: Dennis Skinner – Nature of the Beast dir. Daniel Draper

“The Beast of Bolsover” gets a media makeover in Dennis Skinner: Nature of the Beast. This is no nature doc though, and director Daniel Draper succinctly and skilfully peels back the skin of the beast to reveal a surprisingly heartfelt and intimate look at the man behind the Labour politician. Peppering the film with snippets of Skinner’s public appearances and speeches, it’s clear to viewers … Continue reading Film Review: Dennis Skinner – Nature of the Beast dir. Daniel Draper

Review: The Vault dir. Dan Bush

In a world where originality in horror films has long since died, The Vault is perhaps one of the most fun films of late to mash it up with the heist film to create a truly unique love child that’s both weird and provides enough scares to make this one strange B-movie to catch in cinemas. Two sisters and their brother rob a bank to … Continue reading Review: The Vault dir. Dan Bush

Review: In Time To Come dir. Tan Pin Pin

What would filmmaker Tan Pin Pin put in a time capsule? The answer is simple; all you have to do is watch her new film In Time To Come.The latest documentary from the director of Singapore GaGa (2005), Invisible City (2007) and the controversial To Singapore, With Love (2013), In Time To Come continues to chart Tan’s ongoing fascination with memory, documenting the undocumented and national identity, this time zooming in … Continue reading Review: In Time To Come dir. Tan Pin Pin

SIFA 2017: Lizard on the Wall by K. Rajagopal – SIFA Closing Film (Red Carpet Gala)

Whether you were lucky enough to be a part of the film itself at the O.P.E.N. earlier this year or are just hearing about it now, come down for the Red Carpet premiere of esteemed local director K. Rajagopal’s (A Yellow Bird) latest short film! Lizard on The Wall is hot off the editing suite, having been freshly shot and fully edited into a complete short … Continue reading SIFA 2017: Lizard on the Wall by K. Rajagopal – SIFA Closing Film (Red Carpet Gala)

Review: Eat Locals dir. Jason Flemyng

In his directorial debut, actor Jason Flemyng reunites the cast of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels to bring us vampire action film Eat Locals. Set in a small English town, a council of eight vampire overlords of England gather to meet, discussing vampire administration every 50 years, as they have for centuries. But this year, things are about to take a turn for the strange as … Continue reading Review: Eat Locals dir. Jason Flemyng

Review: Moon Dogs dir. Philip John

The teenage years are always a tough time, particularly on the cusp of adulthood. But when you have a streak of bad luck, it could seem like the end of the world. Moon Dogs follows incredibly unlucky teenager Michael (Jack Parry Jones) as he collapses during his A-levels in truly spectacular fashion, his ex-girlfriend moves to Glasgow, and he works unhappy days in a stinking fishing … Continue reading Review: Moon Dogs dir. Philip John

Review: Return to Ithaca dir. Laurent Cantet

French auteur Laurent Cantet stunned audiences with his Palme d’Or winning film The Class back in 2008, and returns with a much quieter, contained drama with Return to Ithaca. Return to Ithaca examines the impact of the politically stable state of Cuba as five old friends reunite to party and catch up with one another: there’s the energetic Tanía (Isabel Santos), neocapitalist Eddy (Jorge Perugorría), teacher and failed artist … Continue reading Review: Return to Ithaca dir. Laurent Cantet

Review: Metamorphoses dir. Christophe Honore

In a land of whimsical gods and terrifying monsters, the only constant is change. Christophe Honore boldly takes Ovid’s classic narrative poem of the Roman gods and brings it into the modern world in a heady blend of lush cinematography, alluring erotica and dreamy violence. This new take on Metamorphoses follows young student Europa (Amira Akili) as she plays truant and meets the devilishly charming Jupiter (Sebastien … Continue reading Review: Metamorphoses dir. Christophe Honore

Review: RYDE dir. Brian Visciglia

One of the strangest things about the 21st century is how comfortable we are simply calling for a ride in a stranger’s car through apps like Uber. After all, our parents always told us never to talk to strangers, let alone get into their cars. Which is why Ryde has such an interesting, believable premise for a horror/thriller film. What if your driver turned out to be … Continue reading Review: RYDE dir. Brian Visciglia

Preview: Il Volo with Plácido Domingo: Notte Magica @ Golden Village

This Saturday, opera fans have a great event to look forward to – an exclusive one night only screening of Il Volo’s Notte Magica concert! Notte Magica is a recording of the tribute concert performed by Italian pop-opera trio Il Volo. 27 years ago, legendary opera trio The Three Tenors performed their very first concert on the eve of the Italia ’90 world cup. Now, super-successful Italian pop-opera … Continue reading Preview: Il Volo with Plácido Domingo: Notte Magica @ Golden Village