Increasingly, freelance and new critics are using fundraising platforms to help pay for the costs of attending film festivals. But some of the big festivals are also trying to do more – so if you can’t find information on a festival website about assistance with costs or mentoring, contact the press office and ask if there’s anything… London Film Festival (LFF) – What’s It Like As Press? Read More
London Film Festival Round-Up 2018
I saw some films! I met Jessica Hynes! I saw more films! I interview people! I met Jessica Hynes! And I spent a fortune on rail travelcards to meet Jessica Hynes! The 2018 BFI London Film Festival (LFF) ran from 10-21 October, finishing with me meeting Jessica Hynes, I mean with a red carpet world… London Film Festival Round-Up 2018 Read More
Misery loves company so come and join me in BAR HUMBUG
Do you want to shove Buddy from Elf‘s candy canes where the northern lights don’t shine? Do you actually give a shit whether George Bailey was born or not in It’s A Wonderful Life? Me too, in my darker festive moments. I actually LOVE Christmas. But it’s expensive, and hard work – with the highlight sticking… Misery loves company so come and join me in BAR HUMBUG Read More
10 Reasons Why…The Ultimate Alt-Xmas Movie Is John Wick
Die Hard a Christmas movie? Maybe, but no one in a vest that grubby would be allowed into my sparkly, well-dressed festive celebrations. Even an A-lister needs to make an effort if they want to get their yule log anywhere near my Christmas stockings. But the only real alternative Christmas film that matters is John… 10 Reasons Why…The Ultimate Alt-Xmas Movie Is John Wick Read More
Surfacing Now – Seven Submarine Movies To Dive Into
The red posters. The blue boilersuits. A tagline with a water-related pun. The phrase “cat and mouse”. The seawater squirting into the missile room when the boat suffers a mild tap. You can’t beat a good submarine movie. I’ll admit I’m conflicted now. On the one hand you’re isolated and no one can get to… Surfacing Now – Seven Submarine Movies To Dive Into Read More
Romantic Drama “No Shade” Gets UK Cinema Release
*** No Shade is showing as part of the Pan-African Film+ Arts Festival in LA this February – find out more here *** Clare Anyiam-Osigwe now becomes only the sixth Black British female director in history to have a feature film released in UK cinemas. The movie – a witty, emotional yet hard-hitting look at… Romantic Drama “No Shade” Gets UK Cinema Release Read More
Horsing Around On John Wick 3
UPDATE 21/03/19: NEW TRAILER FOR JOHN WICK: PARABELLUM. Watch now. If Keanu Reeves doesn’t end John Wick 3 soaring into the sky atop a fire-breathing dragon, I for one will be asking for my ticket money back. And you don’t know how close you came to getting a “horsing around” pun in that title. Oh…. Horsing Around On John Wick 3 Read More
Kean-Who? The Doctor Will See You Now
Cleverer than all of us put together. Immortal. Millions of fans around the world. Immortal. Time travel in a phone box. Immortal. Loves dogs. Immortal. I grew up on Doctor Who. Though I can’t claim superfan status as I was behind the sofa the whole time and probably missed some key plot points. And you know how much… Kean-Who? The Doctor Will See You Now Read More
Six Degrees & Kevin Bacon: The Making Of Short Film “Entrance No Exit”
*** Check out my Entrance No Exit cast & crew interviews *** It’s a mysterious, extraordinary entity, a technological marvel that somehow becomes a repository for our heaviest baggage. Yes, I’m talking about Fiat 500s. Oh and film. 1. CHARIOTS OF FIRE Never was this shown so clearly than when I waited at the station with three actors to… Six Degrees & Kevin Bacon: The Making Of Short Film “Entrance No Exit” Read More
Cannes 2018: Lost In Film, Lost In France
I partied in a medieval turret over the bay. I was serenaded with a traditional song by an actor from Uzbekistan. I got an illegal red carpet selfie. I stood outside the Palais begging for a premiere ticket. I consumed more cheese than a ’70s gameshow addict. Oh and I saw some FILMS. This is… Cannes 2018: Lost In Film, Lost In France Read More
Cannes Film Festival: Quick Tips
Check out my long-read article on *my* 2018 Cannes Film Festival, or read my quick Top 15 Cannes Tips here: 1 Be nice to the festival security people, they’re trying to keep you safe (and are very helpful and friendly). 2 Check out the Journalists Terrace in the Palais Des Festivals for a chilled-out place to… Cannes Film Festival: Quick Tips Read More
Five Fave Mother’s Day Movie Motherfunsters
Happy UK Mother’s Day! (13 May in other countries which means I can re-use this article then; you know how we mums love hand-me-downs.) I hope you all gave yourselves the day off. Those chores will still be there tomorrow! In the meantime these are some of my favourite Movie Mums. All complex women doing… Five Fave Mother’s Day Movie Motherfunsters Read More