Impact Film

logo credit: Paul Banks, Peril Design With noble and lofty long-term goals, the Nottingham Alternative Film Network (NAFN) are the latest addition to the film clubs of Nottingham’s cultural hub. Thomas Humphrey, NAFN’s Network Director, explained that he and Network Producer Sanpreet Janjua “both take a firm stance against the mainstream....

Of the directors in the world, the one most suited to making major blockbusters with sweeping special effects is Ridley Scott. He did it before with Alien, Gladiator and Robin Hood, but his new film doesn’t deal with aliens, Romans, or a folklore legend. Instead his new film’s origins are rooted in...

A man walks into a bar and makes a bet with the bartender that his story is more remarkable than any the tender has heard. After the relaying of his painful – and definitely remarkable – tale is complete the bartender (Ethan Hawke) gives the man (Sarah Snook) the...

Many will be able to recognise the name Stephen Hawking and even remember his wheelchair-bound appearance, yet not many people will be able to elaborate on his scientific endeavours or his personal struggles. The Theory of Everything explores the younger transformative years of Hawking, right up to his worldwide recognition...

In preparation for Film & TV’s upcoming magazine crossover with Music, and in honour of another memorable year for film, Impact takes a look at some of the film score highlights of 2014… (Note that’s score, not compiled soundtrack, so there’s no Guardians of the Galaxy in here –...

Christmas. It’s almost here. But you already know that, and if you’re still with us then you’re probably more excited to see what we’ve got to offer you today than for any silly presents or meal tomorrow. Day 24. ‘twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house,...

“Soon all the world will see what an awful movie Sony Pictures Entertainment has made. The world will be full of fear. Remember the 11th of September 2001. We recommend you to keep yourself distant from the places at that time…” This is the chilling message that has threatened a terrorist attack to...