Angelic Diamonds Launches ‘Wedflix’: The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Themed Wedding
Planning a TV or Film Themed Wedding? Take a look at the newly launched Webflix for an ultimate guide for your unique day
Under 25s just £4 tickets! Films at Plymouth Arts Centre November December 2017
Plymouth Arts Centre is offering tickets of just £4 to under 25s. Catch its listings for November and December
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The legacy of Ray Harryhausen
Anyone who grew up with the wonderful stop-motion effects in the likes of Jason and the Argonauts and Clash of the Titans will know the name Ray Harryhausen. Last week, the stop-motion maestro sadly passed away – but he leaves behind a rich legacy of work that continues to inspire today’s blockbusters.
Writer and director Nichola Tetlow answers ‘why film?’
Film, beguiling, popular and artistic, what is it that makes film so appealing? We asked writer and director Nichola Tetlow why film?
Compliance review: controversial but gutless
Already one of the most discussed films of the year, Compliance has generated a storm of controversy – but does it live up to the hype?
South Korean Special: East Goes West
Recently, several acclaimed South Korean directors have moved into English language cinema. I take a look at this exciting and intriguing development.
Buckle up! The 5 most harrowing air crashes on film
Robert Zemeckis’ new film Flight opens with a truly terrifying plane crash – here are some other noteworthy examples of in-flight terror.
Django Unchained: an irreverent blast of mayhem – with a purpose
Get ready to be snapped out of moviegoing apathy! Quentin Tarantino’s historical revisionism continues with his outrageously entertaining slave revenge pic Django Unchained
You Are What You Do: A documentary double-bill of McCullin and Jiro Dreams of Sushi
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.
Ang Lee’s Life of Pi takes audiences on a wondrous journey
Ang Lee’s Life of Pi is a sumptuous treat and one of the best films of 2012: a film that works both on the level of gripping adventure and odyssey of belief
An unwieldy but enjoyable odyssey unfolds in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Prepare to be transported back to the spectacular world of Middle-earth, a world of hobbits, dwarves, wizards and dragons… Peter Jackson directs The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hunt examines the chilling consequences of a child’s lie
One lie destroys a man’s life in Thomas Vinterburg’s The Hunt, a remarkably powerful film with a superb central performance from Mads Mikkelsen.
End of Watch tries, and fails, to hide its cliches
Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena give brilliantly convincing performances at the centre of cliched cop drama, End of Watch
Five Underrated Bond Songs
Goldfinger, Live and Let Die, Nobody Does It Better … Many of the songs for the Bond franchise are as legendary as the films themselves. But here are some of the ones which have been unfairly neglected
On the Road spins its wheels when it should be roaring ahead
Jack Kerouac’s On the Road maintains its reputation as one of the most important books ever written but sadly the new film version is left trailing in its wake. Sean Wilson reviews.
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Torbay Film Club screens The Italian on Tuesday 6th November
Fancy a choice of films that’s different from the multiplex? Then get along to Torbay Film Club. Their new Season of films continues on Tuesday November 6th with The Italian
D&C Film Directors Series: Tom Hutchings and Ben Tallamy
As part of the ongoing D&C Film Directors series, I interview Tom Hutchings and Ben Tallamy, directors of Shields of Justice
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Torbay Film Club screens A High Wind in Jamaica on Tuesday 2nd October
Fancy a choice of films that’s different from the multiplex? Then get along to Torbay Film Club. Their new Season of films continues on Tuesday October 2nd with A High Wind in Jamaica
Samsara is a jaw-dropping feast for the senses (spoilers)
If you thought the likes of Prometheus offered extraordinary visuals, wait until you see Ron Fricke’s visionary Samsara – a poetic rumination on mankind’s relationship with Earth
Review of Cosmo Jarvis’ The Naughty Room
Devon musician Cosmo Jarvis has garnered much acclaim for his songs, and now he adds another string to his bow with his directorial debut, The Naughty Room.
Searching for Sugar Man is a terrific music documentary (review)
A gripping insight into the transcendent power of music, Searching for Sugar Man continues the run of fantastic documentaries we’ve had recently
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John Tomkins’ They’re Coming Premieres on September 27
Shot in Torbay and showcasing the very best of local, creative talent, John Tomkins’ thriller They’re Coming has its premiere at Torquay Merlin Cinema on September 27th
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John Tomkins’ They’re Coming trailer makes its debut
Filmed in Torbay, directed by John Tomkins and starring Tom Menary and a host of Devon talent, They’re Coming is a dark thriller for our times. Watch the trailer here. Trailer edited and created by Ed Chappell.
Seminal Scores: To Kill a Mockingbird (Elmer Bernstein, 1962)
Elmer Bernstein was one of the greatest film composers ever to have lived, and he invested innumerable movies with his graceful touch. To Kill a Mockingbird may well be his masterpiece, a gorgeous score full of lyrical nostalgia. 2012 marks the 50 year anniversary of both film and score.
Open your mind and test your boundaries with the latest DVD releases
Police corruption in LA, psychoanalysis in Europe and psychological horror in Colombia -Tom Leins reviews the latest DVD releases.
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Torquay filmmaker Ed Chappell adapts classic MR James ghost story, Lost Hearts
MR James’ eerie tale, Lost Hearts, is being adapted for film by Torquay-based filmmaker Ed Chappell. I caught up with him to discuss the production.
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What is the future of the Paignton Picture House Cinema?
Believed to be the oldest purpose-built cinema in Europe, the Paignton Picture House boasts a prestigious history that dates back to the birth of cinema.
Once patronised by the likes of Agatha Christie, the cinema closed in 1999, and these memories now threaten to be lost in time.
Sean Wilson speaks to two people who want to see the cinema kept open for historic and aesthetic purposes: projection enthusiast, Stuart Saunders and London-based, Torquay bred filmmaker, Anthony Bueno
Is The Hunger Games too violent for a 12A certificate?
The Hunger Games has proven to be a commercial and critical success but a storm is brewing around the BBFC’s decision to award it a 12A certificate. Is it too violent for the relevant age group? Or is the concept of the 12A itself troubling?
The Hunger Games has all the ingredients: compelling characters, gripping drama and biting satire
The Hunger Games is like a beautifully layered cake, and Sean Wilson enjoyed every bite
The Devon zoo that inspired a Hollywood movie
Benjamin Mee, who opened zoo on Dartmoor, says it would have gone bust without film starring Matt Damon
