The film that changed my life is not a profound documentary trying to change the world, or even an inspiring and uplifting biopic. Oh no, let me bring the tone down a little. The opening scenes of the film involve the protagonist imagining his own death, with all his school ‘friends’ and even the local news crew attending a candlelit vigil, weeping over his untimely demise: welcome to teenage melodrama.
Read MoreEach film on Churchill is cast in a very similar mould. It would be scandalous to cast him as a villain. But, for many people in the UK and around the world, that’s precisely how he’s seen. The firebombing of Dresden has been called an immoral act and a war crime, the preventable Bengal Famine led to three million deaths, and Churchill has been often accused of using excessive violence - and these are just some examples. These offences are often hastily swept under the rug, and never talked about again. It’s contentious to dislike Churchill.
Read MoreDebbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) plans to steal priceless Tiffany jewellery, while wearing gorgeous dresses. It seems implausible that women would hijack casino games, like the boys did in the original. The “anything boys can do we can do too!” messaging is undermined by the implication that diamonds really are a girl’s best friend.
Read MoreOne of the cinemas that is affected by this is Bristol’s most diverse cinemas for showing a range of inclusive films and media – the Watershed. Having closed their doors back in March, many feel at a loss without its wide range of showings, events and talks. However, with the understanding they may not be ready to reopen until September, the Watershed, like many independent places, have moved online and are doing their best to keep discussions open and engage with people despite the circumstances.
Read More2020 was the year for the sixth adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma, this time a film adaptation directed by Autumn de Wilde and starring Anya Taylor-Joy.
Read MoreWhat comes to mind when I say Germany? Getting completely hammered at Oktoberfest, in a lederhosen-wearing, flagon-of-beer-drinking fashion? Or ‘don’t mention the war’ a la Fawlty Towers? One thing that probably won’t be mentioned is German cinema.
Read MoreIt follows three individual stories - three lives shaped in different ways, naturally, but connected by their experiences with coffee that stretch far beyond the rudimentary act of consuming a morning, caffeinated pick-me-up.
Read MoreI, on the other hand, hadn’t actually even watched many films that people would argue are “a must-see” like The Matrix, Goodfellas or Jurassic Park. So I set myself a kind of mission: to catch up with, seemingly everybody else, and know all these films.
Read MoreDuring this time, he was creating the 12x12 project in which he created 12 short films in 12 months…We’ve caught up with him again, three years later, to take a look at the creative process, to see what’s been going on with him and to understand why short films are so important.
Read MoreAs a film enthusiast and ex-film studies student, I’ve always found it interesting the way films are intrinsically linked with a person’s identity. A person’s favourite film is not only a deeply personal choice but also speaks to a person’s identity.
Read MoreMy dad was a huge influence in how my passion for films has grown; ask him any question about any film from the decades and even if he hasn’t seen it, he’ll most likely know who’s in it, the year it was out and who directed it.
Read MoreI'm a filmmaker from Northampton, currently based in Bristol. I've always been around films since I was a child as my Dad always used to buy loads of DVDs - maybe too many. However, I didn't truly appreciate this art until I recognised how powerful stories can be.
Read MoreI will start by saying that this film is amazing and you should absolutely go and see it. 1917 is really something special, not only for cinema but also the legacy of WW1 and those who served.
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