Born in Hertfordshire and raised in Salford before moving to London to pursue the arts, acclaimed British filmmaker Mike Leigh began his career as a RADA-trained actor but soon shifted his focus to directing, driven by a passion for truthful, grounded stories for both film and stage. Leigh started working behind the camera creating televised … Read more
The winners of the 76th EE BAFTA Film Awards were revealed at the Southbank Centre in London on Sunday, 19 February 2023. The ceremony celebrated the finest achievements in film from 2022, with All Quiet on the Western Front and The Banshees of Inisherin among the night’s biggest winners. The event was hosted live for … Read more
Army of Darkness (1992)Director: Sam RaimiScreenwriter: Sam Raimi, Ivan RaimiStarring: Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Marcus Gilbert, Ian Abercrombie, Richard Grove, Bridget Fonda, Ted Raimi Sam Raimi’s Army of Darkness concludes the original Evil Dead trilogy with an audacious tonal shift and a distinctly comic sensibility. Building on the franchise that began with The Evil Dead … Read more
Brian and Charles (2022) Director: Jim Archer Screenwriters: David Earl, Chris Hayward Starring: David Earl, Chris Hayward, Louise Brealey, Jamie Michie, Nina Sosanya, Lynn Hunter, Lowri Izzard, Mari Izzard, Cara Chase How do you pitch a film like Brian and Charles? One useful comparison is to blend the inventive, handcrafted whimsy of classic stop-motion British … Read more
The Sea Beast (2022)Director: Chris WilliamsScreenwriters: Chris Williams, Nell BenjaminStarring: Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Dan Stevens The Sea Beast has become Netflix’s standout animated feature, earning both critical attention and an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. Its broad appeal is easy to understand: a lively mix of adventure, humor, … Read more
Women Talking (2022)Director: Sarah PolleyScreenwriters: Sarah Polley, Miriam ToewsStarring: Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, Kate Hallett, Sheila McCarthy, Liv McNeil, Michelle McLeod, August Winter, Frances McDormand Sarah Polley’s Women Talking is a measured, intensely human film that wrestles with trauma, faith, and communal survival. Set against the backdrop of a secluded religious … Read more
Darren Aronofsky, a Brooklyn-born filmmaker, emerged as a provocative voice in American cinema with his 1998 debut Pi. Celebrated and sometimes described as “disturbing” by peers in the industry, Aronofsky established himself as an uncompromising director whose films frequently probe obsession, self-destruction and the darker side of the American dream. Over more than two decades … Read more
American filmmaker Joseph Kosinski first made a major splash in 2010 with the high-budget directorial debut Tron: Legacy, a studio spectacle that immediately marked him as a filmmaker comfortable with large-scale visual effects and ambitious production. Backed by a significant studio investment, Kosinski arrived as a director who embraced digital technology and spectacle, promising a … Read more
Knock at the Cabin (2023)Director: M. Night ShyamalanScreenwriters: M. Night Shyamalan, Steve Desmond, Michael ShermanStarring: Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Kristen Cui, Rupert Grint, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Abby Quinn M. Night Shyamalan has long been a polarizing figure in contemporary cinema. His career alternates between acclaim and derision, yet across that uneven landscape there is … Read more
The Whale (2022)Director: Darren AronofskyScreenwriter: Samuel D. HunterStarring: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins, Hong Chau Director Darren Aronofsky returned to provocative, emotionally driven storytelling with The Whale, a film that examines addiction, grief, and the limits of compassion. Based on Samuel D. Hunter’s play, the movie centers on Charlie (Brendan Fraser), a reclusive, morbidly … Read more