FANTASIA 2020: Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
For those interested in the filmmaking process and, specifically, the dirty work that goes into financing and selling a project, Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business is a must watch
10 Questions with JESSE O’BRIEN
Ahead of the UK premiere of TWO HEADS CREEK, a playfully dark cannibal horror comedy, director Jesse O’Brien talks about the joys of cannibal karaoke, tackling immigration issues and filming in a haunted hotel
FANTASIA 2020: Yummy
The balance between wit and genre in Yummy is brilliantly crafted here by Damoiseaux
Visions du Réel 2020 - ANERCA, Breath of Life
ANERCA Breath Of Life is a moving and impactful film that follows several indigenous cultures in the Arctic Circle
Uncle Peckerhead
Uncle Peckerhead is a gruesome horror-comedy that manages to balance its tonal shifts
Arrow Video FrightFest announces August 2020 Short Film Programme
Available to watch on demand from 6pm Thursday 27th to 9pm Monday 31st August
FANTASIA 2020 to present a lifetime achievement award to filmmaker John Carpenter
The festival will also close with Kiwi action comedy THE LEGEND OF BARON TO’A
10 Questions with ALASTAIR ORR
Ahead of the UK premiere of TRIGGERED, his cat-and-mouse slasher, Alastair Orr talks about being inspired by old console games and why he loves working in South Africa
ClapperCast - Episode 13: An American Pickle, She Dies Tomorrow, Made In Italy
On episode 13 of ClapperCast, the team discuss An American Pickle starring Seth Rogen, Amy Seizmetz’ She Dies Tomorrow, and James D’Arcy’s directorial debut Made In Italy
Nobody Knows I’m Here
Nobody Knows I’m Here is a gem for foreign film fans looking for a well-made character study
Spree
There is a lot to like in Eugene Kotlyarenko's Spree: Joe Kerry's performance, or the incredibly well-executed found-footage aesthetic
ARTEMIS FOWL: The Sunk Cost Fallacy and Morality of Schoolyard Bullying
Jakub Flasz investigates the release of ARTEMIS FOWL on Disney+, questioning its online scrutinisation and critical annihilation
Strasbourg 1518
Strasbourg 1518 delivers one of the most unhinged cinematic experiences of the year so far
American Pickle
An American Pickle had every piece of the puzzle to be something truly special, only to fumble due to a confused and lackluster screenplay
ClapperCast - Episode 12: The Kissing Booth 2, Yes God Yes, How to Build a Girl
On episode 12 of ClapperCast, the team discuss The Kissing Booth 2, Karen Maine’s Yes, God Yes, and Coky Giedroyc’s How to Build a Girl
Made In Italy
As far as directorial debuts go, James D'arcy's Made In Italy is undeniably strong
HOOP DREAMS: The importance of Steve James’ film in the post-BLM world
In his latest essay, Jakub Flasz explores the importance of Steve James’ HOOP DREAMS in the post-BLM world
She Dies Tomorrow
She Dies Tomorrow is a true reflection of what the art of cinema should strive to be as a whole
BAMBOOZLED: Spike Lee's New Millennium Satire
Continuing our SPIKE LEE RETROSPECTIVE in support of BLM, Kevin Whyte pens his essay on BAMBOOZLED and takes a look at the United States long history of racist, stereotypical portrayals of minority groups and the lack of representation many still face in media
SHEFFIELD DOC FEST 2020: The Secret of Doctor Grinberg
The Secret of Doctor Grinberg is a well-crafted, mysterious tale that makes a mark in an oversaturated market