Two recent documentaries, McCullin and Jiro Dreams of Sushi, make for an interesting comparison, in spite of how different their respective subjects are. Sean Wilson reviews these two excellent films.
BAFTA Nominations 2013
Lincoln, Life of Pi and Les Miserables have scored big in the 2013 BAFTA nominations – but there are more than a few controversial surprises in this year’s crop.
Year In Review: Discoveries (Film Score)
Every year, I list three film score discoveries – in other words, film scores I’ve come across for the first time. In 2012, I was swept away by the scores for The Russia House, The Luzhin Defence and Something the Lord Made.
Year In Review: Discoveries (Film)
Every year, I list three movie discoveries – in other words, films I’ve come across for the first time. In 2012, I was enchanted by Paths of Glory, Mother and Adventureland.
Year in Review: Worst Films of 2012
While many movies soared in 2012, just as many dismal releases crashed and burned. Now’s the time when I stick the boot into this year’s disappointing releases.