• Best ‘Alternative’ Christmas Films

    We all know that one person. The action movie fanatic determined to be contrary who, whilst others sit around enjoying It’s a Wonderful Life and Love Actually, can’t help but pipe up with the oh-so-original claim: “Actually, Die Hard is the best Christmas film”. The clear (by now tiresome)...
  • One Note at a Time @ NOTTIFF

    A documentary concerning the healthcare of New Orleans-based musicians in the wake of Hurricane Katrina is definitely a tough sell. As a niche subject, it sounds like it could work as a short film, but for a full 90 minutes, is there really enough material to cover? Fortunately, the...
  • Filmtroduction: Wes Anderson

    As one of the most unique and immediately recognisable filmmakers working today, Wes Anderson has slowly cultivated a cult following with his original stories and unique sense of style. Thanks to his idiosyncratic art style, he is one of the few directors who could be recognised from just a...