Interview with Luis Gerard An excellent short that puts ‘Gun Violence front and centre in the US,’ What was your inspiration to introduce a deaf-mute child? The curious thing is that when I came up with the idea for “THE WAKE,” Zander’s character was not deaf. In fact, when I started writing the script, his character spoke…
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*****OSCAR Contender THE WAKE: The folly and anguish of youth, a condescending parent and a happening in small town USA
A film review by Jamie Richardson for Just Celebrity Magazine The monochrome cinematography and the music, unnerving, full of intrigue and a tension that seems to be leading somewhere. The truly epic setting and tragic event highlights that America is hurtling towards a collision with its constitution ‘A right to bear arms!’ Another day in…
*****Oscar Contender MOSHARI: A utopic non-existence that is set in the coming of time, where the Moshari (mosquito net) is the ultimate defence against the dreaded parasitic Culicidae.
A film review by Jamie Richardson for Just Celebrity Magazine The opening scene of a decayed animal carcase; the religious incantations being murmured for it to receive God’s grace initially made me think of satanic rituals in the east; however, the panning out of the camera shows a lush and dense waterlogged jungle and the…
***** OSCAR contender NORTH STAR: A deeply moving film that raises thought-provoking questions
A film review by Jamie Richardson for Just Celebrity Magazine A deeply moving film that raises thought provoking questions; in one generation LGBT has moved on from a taboo subject to mainstream, the transition is still in progress and has some way to go, before getting complete acceptance, however the road is straight, clear and…
***** Give Them Wings: A true story that opens a window into the life of a severely disabled Darlington FC fan Paul Hodgson. The film is an adaptation of his award-winning autobiography ‘Flipper’s Side.’
5 out of 5 Stars A film review by Jamie Richardson for Just Celebrity Magazine The opening scene is of an overcast sky so typical of northern Britain, the houses dark bricked, just another quiet, normal nondescript road; a young man, Paul Hodgson (played by Daniel Watson), a wheelchair user watches his father, Norman Hodgson…
Sundance Film Festival’s WARSHA is truly a masterpiece
Warsha is a spectacular short directed by Dania Bdeir, it explores the story of a man Mohammed, who lives in a world where he is unable to express himself freely. Khansa the lead actor, is a multi-disciplinary artist redefining Masculinity in the Middle East. This is a film that really displays the struggle men in…
Absolutely astonishing acting in David Bartlett’s Live Action Short Film MOUSIE
Mousie, a period drama follows Helene a 7 year old Roma refugee who is discovered by the Nazi’s in Berlin 1936 as they clear the streets of “undeserirables”, however is protected by her guardian angel Katharina who plans to runaway to America with her – where everyone is welcome, no matter the colour of their…
Mark Rosenblatt’s Oscar Contender GANEF shares a simple but powerful plot, in which the power of a child’s imagination can lead to severe consequences
“Ganef”, directed by Mark Rosenblatt, tells a subtle and yet important story: After hearing her mom’s past during the holocaust, a little girl starts to suspect her friend, the housekeeper is stealing from her family. The audience quickly realizes the trauma that the mother of the main character has been through, but it focuses on…
Nicolaj Kopernikus Live Action Oscar Short STENOFONEN explores childhood trauma is explored without over explaining, or overwriting
Actor/Director Nicolaj Kopernikus shares to the big screen STENOFONEN, a story inspired by true events, the story of his own father. Jørn is playing the violin but gets interrupted by his son, who asks him about his past. Jørn’s detachment is powerfully portrayed by Jesper Christensen. A true sublime and humble performance of someone who…
Ben Tricklebank’s directing in CHAMP is masterful making this a sure bet for the 2022 Academy Awards
Jake (Kingston Vernes) might only be 14, but that’s old enough to be a man as far as his dad (Drew Powell) is concerned. The only problem is that Jake isn’t sure he’s ready to grow up – at least not in the way that his dad wants him to. With the rise of social…
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