Anyone who grew up with the films of the 80s and 90s will know the name of Merchant Ivory. At their height of success, James Ivory and Ismail Merchant created, produced and were awarded the highest of accolades for films such as Room with a View, Howard’s End, Remains of the Day and more. This documentary with James Ivory at the centre - Ishmail Merchant passed in 2005 - … [Read more...] about Merchant Ivory, The Documentary – Film review
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This Time Next Year – Film review
Set to be the romantic film for the upcoming festive season, This Time Next Year is a fun ride through the dating game and inner London sites. Curiously, our protagonist Minnie (played by Sophie Cookson) reminded of Keira Knightley in her earlier flicks, pre-Love Actually. You may also recognise Minnie’s love interest, Quinn (Emily’s - in Paris - pursuer, Lucien Laviscount). … [Read more...] about This Time Next Year – Film review
Memory – Film Review
Memory is about a single mother Sylvia who accidently meets Saul. He turns up on her doorstep and is having trouble with his memory. An unlikely pair met after Saul followed Sylvia home after their high school reunion. He has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia. So, his family are over-protective and worried about Saul getting lost or into trouble by … [Read more...] about Memory – Film Review
Weekend in Taipei – Film review
Take the heart of Crouching Tiger and fight choreography of John Wick and that should give you a picture of Weekend in Taipei. Taipei is an imposing and monochromatic backdrop and so an audience won’t be hard pressed to find this film less than visually appealing. Throw in some cracking fight sequences and fast cars and the film is surprisingly over before you know … [Read more...] about Weekend in Taipei – Film review
Lee – Film Review
Lee is a documentary about Lee Miller whose career started as a model but was primarily based on her photography. She led a fascinating and unusual life. Her photography work began at American Vogue, but she found more resistance in England to her work. For most of the film, we follow Miller as the official war photographer for Vogue. Her career in photojournalism was not … [Read more...] about Lee – Film Review