Language Lessons | platonic Rom-Com excels in chemistry
A platonic Rom-Com played out remotely. Simon Roger Key is impresses by the chemistry of Langua Lessons at the London Film Fest
Sediments | a glimpse of the experiences faced by trans women
Adrián Silvestre’s documentary Sediments offers a naturalistic approach to the experiences faced by trans women. Simon Roger Key reviews
Mark Cousins | The Storms of Jeremy Thomas
Mark Cousins’ documentary The Storms of Jeremy Thomas is “90 minutes of two cinephiles in a car discussing cinema”
Ali & Ava | Authentic, multicultural Britains in triumphant film
There’s hardship, abuse and racism, but Simon Roger Key ultimately found hope in Clio Barnard’s triumphant Ali & Ava
Sundown | Tim Roth magnificent in Franco’s challenging film
Tim Roth is magnificent as lacklustre company in Sundown, directed by Michel Franco. Simon Roger Key reviews it at the Toronto Film Festival
Cowboys | Anna Kerrigan’s Western is layered with empathy
Anna Kerrigan’s Cowboys takes the traditional genre and embues it with strong performances and inspiring, eye-opening empthay
Colors Of Tobi | love triumphs over ignorance in documentary
Colors Of Tobi is a documentary by Alexa Bakony which follows Tobi’s journey to coming out as a transgender man. Simon Roger Key reviews
Druk review / alcohol experiment lacks gravity
In Druk / Another Round four men undertake an experiment to maintain blood alcohol level for a happier life. Simon Roger Key reviews
Supernova review / powerfully sensitive and confident
Supernova follows Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci as a couple facing dementia that will leave you longing for just one more moment (review)
Alexandra Cinema feels the affect of coronavirus
Alexandra Cinema in Newton Abbot is set to close until 2021 due to Covid and with the council’s plans, it may never open again
Relic review/horror hangs heavy on the metaphor
The horror Relic tugs heavily on metaphor and seems to take plenty of pointers from The Babadook to make its point. Simon Roger Key reviews
Shuttlecock review / exquisite, witty wiffs of homoeroticism
Tommy Gillard’s Shuttlecock is a witty discussing on the fluidity of masculinity. Simon Roger Key reviews the short at the London Film Fest
Mogul Mowgli review / powerful tour de force from Riz Ahmed
Mogul Mowgli sees a tour de force performance by Riz Ahmed as a rapper determined to make it to the top. Simon Roger Key reviews
3 ways to diversify your screen-time entertainment
Screen-time entertainment is key for us here, but here are 3 wyas you can truely get the most out of your screen to keep you entertained
How to Film on a Pandemic Budget
Film on a Pandemic Budget is an attainable goal. And the combo of creativity and determination, plus sensible precauctions can start you off. Heres more
Hyunju Lee wins prestigious film school scholarship
Honiton-based Hyunju Lee is a filmmaker with a passion for stories, she’s about to start a new scholarship to MetFilm, London
Gameportal / Jacob Housego paints a dark future
Jacob Housego captures the essence of a dark future in his sci fi thriller Gameportal shot entirely in Moretonhampstead on Dartmoor
Pyro / Booshka music video inpired by visual poetry
Pyro, the video of the latest single for Booshka, was directed by band member Lara Fullalove, and takes some cues from the visual poetry of Andrei Tarkovsky
Film knowledge base captured in ERFF interviews
A film knowledge base for indie filmmakers is being complied by John Tomkins of the English Riviera Film Festival as a morale booster during lockdown
Blade Runner 2049: Dangerous Days
Blade Runner 2049 is overwrought, overrated and deeply misogynistic. Simon Roger Key is disappointed to see that the patriarchy is alive and well in 2017.
Awards Time at Two Short Nights
Over the past two days the Exeter Phoenix have shown international shorts, documentaries and even award winning contemporary short films.
Two Short Nights International Shorts (review)
Two Short Nights kicked off with its first two International Shorts screenings and Simon Roger Key popped along to see an eclectic mix of films.
GoldenEye turns 20
This November GoldenEye turns 20. Simon Roger Key loves it so much he’s dug up 17 GoldenEye facts that you probably didn’t know. Kept you waiting, huh?
The Lobster: Misery loves company
The Lobster is a film about relationships. Being single can be rubbish but no one wants to listen to idiots explaining why you’re single.
James Bond: The Misogynist Dinosaur
Spectre appears to be Daniel Craig’s final James Bond. If that’s true, it will be a shame because he’s been key to addressing the series’ blatant misogyny.
Dartmoor Killing: A sight to behold (review)
Dartmoor Killing is the theatrical debut from Devon’s own, Peter Nicholson -best known for his work at the BBC and Channel 4. Nicholson’s film eschews the usual conventions of British cinema i.e. period settings, Northern working class strife or cockney geezers. Instead, it delivers a contemporary thriller with a twist of suspenseful horror. Becky (Gemma-Leah…
Ridin’ with Furiosa on the Fury Road: The long and winding drive towards equality
The prominence of its female characters is one of the big shocks for apocalyptic action flick Mad Max: Fury Road. Simon Roger Key explains how
Whiplash: believe the hype! (review)
Simon Roger Key reviews Whiplash and found an adrenaline pumping film with great performances
Martha Pinson talks Tomorrow, directing a first feature, and Martin Scorsese
Martha Pinson’s feature debut is Tomorrow, which explores the difficulty soldiers encounter as they reintegrate into society. Simon Roger Key talks to her
CUB: a fun romp through horror from debut director (review)
When a Belgian Cub Scout pack goes on a camping trip to France, bad things happen in CUB, a fun horror romp, says Simon Roger Key in his review of the film
