Blog posts by year and monthOctober 2016
Posts (8)
Seriously Unfunny
My recent blog about comedians playing serious roles prompted loads of great suggestions from you - here are some favourites.
False Impressions
Ouija: Origin Of Evil is the latest in a line of films using technical tricks to make it look like an old film even though it is a new digital production. Is this a good thing or just a distraction?
My Top Five Ken Loach Films
I, Daniel Blake is out this week - a great new film from one of my favourite directors - Ken Loach. Here are my top picks from his long career.
Limited Release
An excellent new documentary called 13th was recently screened in just one London cinema which meant it got reviewed in the national press but could only be seen on Netflix. What does this mean for critics and audiences?
No Laughing Matter
The brilliant Argentinian crime saga The Clan is out on DVD - it features a chilling performance by a comedian in a serious role. What are the other great acting turns by comics?
Developing Diversity
This year the London Film Festival opened for the first time with a movie made by a black woman director - but are things really getting better in the British film industry?
The Ab Fab Effect
When the Absolutely Fabulous movie played in independent cinemas this year it had a fascinating effect on box office...
Oscar Shocker
Under The Shadow is a terrific new movie that is being put forward by the UK in the Foreign Language Oscar category. Here’s what that means...
