The Celebration of Satire
As you’d expect Sacha Baron Cohen made the biggest of entrances to this years Cannes Film Festival
Faust
There are an endless number of characters in film, theatre and literature who are variations of Faust, the virtuous man who sold his soul to the devil
Albert Nobbs
If you’re a Downton fan, then step aside Maggie old girl and let through this brilliantly cast film which also takes a close look at the ‘downstairs’
The Cannes Film Festival – What’s the point?
It is that time of year again when the great and the good of the international media descend upon the South of France for the World’s most prestigious film festival
The Dictator
One would expect the bluster, brazenness and unreserved bulldozing of political correctness to be Sascha Baron Cohen’s latest attempt in providing offensive humour
Headhunters
An adaptation from a novel by the up-and-coming Norweigan crime author Jo Nesbø, Headhunters is just the latest entry in the recent explosion of ‘Nordic Noir’
Give girls ‘the active gaze’
Film and television are arguably the biggest influence on young people. Girls are likely to validate themselves and judge against their on screen counterparts
Avengers Assemble
With Marvel’s cinematic output ranging from the very good (Iron Man) to the mediocre (Captain America), Avengers Assemble had the potential to be disastrous
Jeff, Who Lives at Home
Essentially this is an awkward film, that’s not awkward to watch
The Cabin in the Woods
I can’t remember the last time I felt genuinely clueless as to where a story was going, and it’s a feeling I can’t recommend highly enough.
The Hunger Games
Set in the distant future of America, now known as ‘Panem’, run by a successful, rather power hungry, long-term dictatorship, The Hunger Games looks ready to take centre stage this year
Bel Ami
This dull portrayal of sexual seduction in nineteenth century Paris might be alleviated if Pattinson’s acting range covered more than three faces.
Project X
Three High School students plan a house party in order to boost their reputation amongst their peers and improve their success with the fairer sex.
Rampart
While engaging in some scenes and even realistic in others, “Rampart” is disjointed and lacks direction even with the brilliant performance from Harrelson
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