The 2019 British Independent Film Awards were held at London’s Old Billingsgate on Sunday 1 December. The ceremony, hosted by comedian and actress Aisling Bea, opened the UK awards season and celebrated the creativity, craft and distinct voices of independent filmmaking across Britain and beyond. The evening was dominated by Waad Al-Kateab and Edward Watts’ … Read more
Film Industry News Roundup Netflix announced on Monday that it has signed a lease to keep New York City’s historic Paris Theatre open to the public. The streaming giant plans to use the single-screen, landmark venue for special theatrical engagements and screenings of awards contenders released under its banner, including Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman. This … Read more
This article was written exclusively for The Film Magazine by Harrison Thorne of Home Brewed Reviews. Blade Runner 2049 (2017) Director: Denis Villeneuve Screenwriters: Hampton Fancher, Michael Green Starring: Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Jared Leto, Sylvia Hoeks, Ana De Armas, Dave Bautista, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis “A beautiful, rich and immersive sequel that bucks the … Read more
Adapted from Suzanne Collins’s bestselling trilogy, the Hunger Games films have become a defining modern series of young-adult dystopian cinema. Combining a high-concept premise with strong filmmaking and a memorable lead, the story of Katniss Everdeen and her rise to symbol of rebellion in Panem spans four films released between 2012 and 2015. Although the … Read more
Ford v Ferrari / Le Mans ’66 (2019) Director: James Mangold Screenwriters: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, Jason Keller Starring: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, John Bernthal, Catriona Balfe, Tracy Letts, John Lucas, Noah Jupe, Remo Girone, Ray McKinnon James Mangold’s Le Mans ’66 (also known as Ford v Ferrari) is a film that balances high-octane racing … Read more
This article was written exclusively for The Film Magazine by Bradley Weir of Brad Watching Film. A Separation (2011) Director: Asghar Farhadi Screenwriter: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Leila Hatami, Peyman Moaadi, Shahab Hosseini, Babak Karimi, Sareh Bayat, Sarina Farhadi The 2010s proved to be a remarkable decade for international cinema, and among its standout achievements is Asghar Farhadi’s intimate … Read more
In November 2001, audiences around the world were introduced to a vivid cinematic world of witchcraft and wizardry that quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The film adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s debut novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (released in North America as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone), arrived four years after the book … Read more
This week brought a flurry of movie news, casting updates and studio developments across Hollywood. Conflicting reports circulated about a possible sequel to the billion-dollar hit Joker. The Hollywood Reporter reported that DC/Warner Bros. were negotiating with writer-director Todd Phillips and star Joaquin Phoenix about a follow-up, while Deadline published an account saying insiders denied … Read more
Audrey Hepburn remains one of the most enduring icons of film and fashion. Her elegance, natural grace and memorable screen presence made her a defining figure in mid-20th century cinema. While she starred in many celebrated movies, three performances in particular are widely regarded as career-defining: Roman Holiday (1953), Sabrina (1954) and Breakfast at Tiffany’s … Read more
On 21 November 2019, actress Zazie Beetz (Joker) and Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll) announced the nominees for the 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The announcement took place at The Line LA in Los Angeles, California, and the ceremony was scheduled for 8 February 2020. The nominations highlight the best in independent filmmaking from the year, … Read more