Recently, I’ve shot, edited and delivered my first narrative short film, a sci-fi comedy called KERNEL PANIC. Overall, the response has been positive. Most people found it rather funny and (for a low budget short) well executed. It’s enjoyed a … Continue reading
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All in a panic – Why I’m not a fan of 48 hour film challenges
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Earlier this year, myself and my friend Adam Brown completed work on a short film called KERNEL PANIC. The film was made as an intended entrant for a sci fi themed 48 hour film challenge. Adam, who produced, has entered … Continue reading
Why we need to talk about Lynne Ramsay
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Well, I’m beyond being unfashionably late to the party. By rights, I have offended the hosts, embarrassed myself and potentially brought a downer on the whole soirée. So let me make immediate reparations for being terribly overdue by loudly proclaiming … Continue reading
Dissecting Cabin In The Woods – Why horror is important
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It’s two for two in 2012 for the geek ubermensch, Joss Whedon. Obviously, his take on the AVENGERS has dominated this summers blockbusters. Now, a week after his superhero gigantosaur has been unleashed in DVD form, comes this years second … Continue reading
This years biggest surprise – A review of DREDD in glorious 2D
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Note – This gets pretty heavy with the spoilers. Short version – it’s better than what you thought it would be. And thus the comic book adaptation machine soldiers onwards. Whilst Batman was well made, if slightly forgettable and The … Continue reading
A final judgement on 3D
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There’s been a lot of talk about 3D recently and even those with a marginal interest in film couldn’t have missed the chatter. Over the years, we have been bombarded with publicity from the pro 3D camp, followed up by … Continue reading