• 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)...
  • Film Review – Carol

    Todd Haynes’ Carol, a stunning adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1952 novel, broaches forbidden love in fifties New York, and brings to our screens a truly beautiful film that bridges arthouse and Hollywood. We meet Carol (Cate Blanchett) and Therese (Rooney Mara) by chance in a high-society 1950’s establishment, as...