Brian O’Malley’s directorial debut is set almost entirely in a small, remote police station. Constable Rachel Heggie is about to begin her first shift, having been relocated; from where? we do not know. Nothing is as it seems in this world. The night begins quietly with two officers having sexual escapades whilst Heggie and her … Continue reading
Daily Archives: June 22, 2014
Doc of the Dead.
Alexandre O. Philippe is known for his documentary work that tends to focus of geek-culture. By taking items that are prominent in popular culture and analysing their success and their fandom, he has created several films that excellently discuss the role of the fan and ultimately the rise of the nerds and their interests. In George … Continue reading
The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet.
Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s return to the big screen made me ask the following question: Would Wes Anderson’s films still be charming if he made them in a different language? Jeunet’s latest feature isn’t without its charming moments but making a film in English, rather than his native French, seems to have led to something a little too sickly … Continue reading
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