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Jellyfish (15 ) | Close-Up Film Review
With its downbeat storyline this could well have turned out to be one of those worthy, depressing, miserabilist and rather boring low budget offerings so beloved by worthy British film makers. But the good news is, it is not.
A Private War (18) | Close-Up Film Review
The film is based on a Vanity Fair article written by Marie Brenner. It has very recently been proved that Marie Colvin’s death in Homs, Syria in 2012 was no accident, but deliberately targeted.
Stanley Kubrick two month season at BFI Southbank
The BFI today announces details of a major focus on the work of STANLEY KUBRICK, taking place from 1 April – 31 May 2019.
Olivia Colman is to receive a BFI Fellowship
The BFI have announced that British actress Olivia Colman is to receive a BFI Fellowship at the BFI Chairman’s dinner, hosted by BFI Chair Josh Berger on 6 March 2019 at The Rosewood Hotel, London.
If Beale Street Could Talk (15)
Barry Jenkins, writer/director of the Oscar winning Moonlight, has based his latest film on a novel by eminent black American author James Baldwin.
Vice (15) | Close-Up Film Review
This black satire on the rise and rise of American politician Dick Cheney from writer/director Adam McKay is much easier to follow than his 2015 hit movie The Big Short, which dealt with the US mortgage market crash.
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Round-Up of London Film Festival 2018
The London Film Festival 2018 has now finished. There were some terrific films. Too many films to cover all here.
BFI Player releases Animation 2018 Shorts collection
BFI Player is releasing Animation 2018 – 13 new short films, from new and emerging animators commissioned through a prestigious initiative by the BFI, BBC Four, and BBC Arts to find the most exciting and original filmmaking talent from across the UK.
Most Memorable Antagonists
No great hero would reach acclaim without the challenges set by a menacing, fear-inducing villain.
It’s that time of year – Halloween is here!
It is that time of year again. The nights draw in, the leaves turn orange and the spooks and ghouls come out to play.
What makes Horror films scary?
Society can be a scary place…even more so now everyone questions what to and not to believe in. Some believe in aliens, some don’t. Some believe in the Bogeyman, some don’t. Some believe in the paranormal, and some don’t.
We take a look at the best heist movies ever made.
To celebrate the release of KING OF THIEVES, which tells the true story of the infamous Hatton Garden robbery, we take a look at the best heist movies ever made.
Calling All Earthlings: documentary explains the mysterious Integratron
Deep in the Mojave Desert in California is something white, wacky and wonderful – the Integratron – and until you visit yourself, you can learn about it from the irresistibly-titled new documentary Calling All Earthlings.
Tour The Millennium Falcon with Donald Glover
Join Donald Glover for a tour of the iconic Millennium Falcon in this featurette for the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story
Feature: Solo: A Star Wars Story
Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy.
Feature: Netflix’s Lost in Space
Timmy and Lassie. Elliott and E.T. Will Robinson and the Robot. The strongest friendships aren’t always between humans.
Avengers: Infinity War “Groundbreaking Use of IMAX Cameras” Featurette
In the second IMAX Behind The Frame featurette for AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR, Directors Joe and Anthony Russo and Producer Kevin Feige reveal how they made Hollywood history
Featurette & Clip For The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society
STUDIOCANAL are delighted to release the first clip and featurette for THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY.
Stanley Kubrick two month season at BFI Southbank
The BFI today announces details of a major focus on the work of STANLEY KUBRICK, taking place from 1 April – 31 May 2019.
Olivia Colman is to receive a BFI Fellowship
The BFI have announced that British actress Olivia Colman is to receive a BFI Fellowship at the BFI Chairman’s dinner, hosted by BFI Chair Josh Berger on 6 March 2019 at The Rosewood Hotel, London.
London Critics Name Roma as Film of the Year
The UK’s leading film critics handed out their annual prizes on Sunday night at the 39th London Critics’ Circle Film Awards presented by Dover Street Entertainment at The May Fair Hotel.
Oscars 2019: The nominees in full
Olivia Colman’s period comedy-drama The Favourite and Netflix’s black-and-white epic Roma lead this year’s Oscar race, with 10 nominations each.
The Song of Sway Lake will be released on demand from Monday January 21st
Directed by Ari Gold (Adventures of Power), THE SONG OF SWAY LAKE takes place one summer on Sway Lake, former playground of the jazz-age New York aristocracy.
Golden Globes 2019
British stars Olivia Colman, Christian Bale, Richard Madden and Ben Whishaw were among the winners at this year’s prestigious Golden Globe Awards.
The Favourite leads nominees for the London Critics’ Circle Film Awards
The UK’s leading film critics today announced the nominations for the 39th annual London Critics’ Circle Film Awards
‘Path of Blood’ available on DVD 10th December
Path of Blood will be released on DVD on the 10th December. This critically acclaimed documentary is not a film for the faint of heart
They Shall Not Grow Old – Available on Digital Download and on Blu-Ray & DVD 10 December
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced that Peter Jackson’s First World War film, They Shall Not Grow Old, is available from today on digital download and will debut on Blu-ray and DVD in December.
Early Korean cinema to screen in UK for first time
As the 13th edition of the London Korean Film Festival comes to a close, BFI, Korean Film Archive (KOFA) and Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) announce a new cultural collaboration for audiences in the UK and South Korea to enjoy each other’s film heritage.
‘Three Identical Strangers’ Takes Home the Dorfman Best Film Award as the 22nd UK Jewish Film Festival Winners are Announced
The UK Jewish Film Festival are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s awards following this evening’s Closing Night Gala award ceremony at London’s Curzon Mayfair.
BFI Player releases Animation 2018 Shorts collection
BFI Player is releasing Animation 2018 – 13 new short films, from new and emerging animators commissioned through a prestigious initiative by the BFI, BBC Four, and BBC Arts to find the most exciting and original filmmaking talent from across the UK.
Jellyfish (15 ) | Close-Up Film Review
With its downbeat storyline this could well have turned out to be one of those worthy, depressing, miserabilist and rather boring low budget offerings so beloved by worthy British film makers. But the good news is, it is not.
A Private War (18) | Close-Up Film Review
The film is based on a Vanity Fair article written by Marie Brenner. It has very recently been proved that Marie Colvin’s death in Homs, Syria in 2012 was no accident, but deliberately targeted.
If Beale Street Could Talk (15)
Barry Jenkins, writer/director of the Oscar winning Moonlight, has based his latest film on a novel by eminent black American author James Baldwin.
Vice (15) | Close-Up Film Review
This black satire on the rise and rise of American politician Dick Cheney from writer/director Adam McKay is much easier to follow than his 2015 hit movie The Big Short, which dealt with the US mortgage market crash.
Monsters and Men (15) | Close-Up Film Review
This impressive first feature from writer/director Reinaldo Marcus Green deals with a fictional event which mirrors several real life incidents in America
Colette (15) | Close-Up Film Review
Keira Knightley is skittish, lively and bright as Colette in the film about the famous French novelist’s early years.
Stan and Ollie (PG) | Close-Up Film Review
in 1953 Laurel & Hardy undertook a variety hall tour of Britain with the lure of a possible deal at the end of it to make a comeback film here.
The Upside (12A) | Close-Up Film Review
The Upside is yet another “based on a true–life story” film and also a remake of a French movie Intouchables (2011), which drew on the same material. It is about the relationship between two very different men.
Malcolm is a little unwell (N/R) | Close-Up Film Review
At the beginning of 2011 Malcolm Brabant was a successful freelance journalist living in Greece where he and his wife Trine had moved after their son was born
The Favourite (15) | Close-Up Film Review
It is England in the early 18th century and Queen Anne sits on the throne. But it is her bosom pal and close political companion who determines what the Queen decrees.
Welcome to Marwen (12A) | Close-Up Film Review
Mark’s life is forever changed when he is viciously attacked by drunken thugs outside a bar, after unwisely admitting he has a fondness for wearing women’s shoes.
Disobedience (15) | Close-Up Film Review
The film deals very sensitively with issues of an orthodox religion and its dictates coming into conflict with the modern world.
A Simple Favour (15) | Home Ents Review
With a mixture of styles, the film is an absolute delight. Humorous but with an exciting story giving the movie the feeling of a thriller, the cast is delightful and the film a great watch. Rent or buy now!
The Predator (15) | Home Ents Review
When a Predator ship crashes to Earth, Army Ranger sniper Quinn McKenna is in the firing line from both the alien as well as government agent Will Traeger, who is following his own agenda and has no time for someone in his way
Incredibles 2 (PG) | Home Ents Review
This time around, within Pixar’s The Incredibles 2, it is woman power that takes the spotlight with Helen (Hunter) as Elastigirl seeking to save the reputation of Superhero’s all over the world.
Bedevilled (15) | Home Ents Review
The life of this generation of teens (and the majority of adults) revolves around one thing…Technology!
Mad to be normal (15) | Home Ents Review
David Tennant has rightly gained much praise and renown for his television work, such as his stints on “Dr Who” and “Broadchurch”.
2: HRS (12A) | Home Ents Review
What would you do if you only had two hours to live? What would be on your bucket list? What regrets would you have?
Never Steady, Never Still (15) | Home Ents Review
Shirley Henderson is a truly great actress. We see this in her latest film Never Steady, Never Still.
Ghost House (15) | Close-Up Film Review
Ghost House is one of those movies that you go into not really knowing what to expect and whether it will have the desired effect to be classed as a decent horror movie.
My Generation (12A) | Home Ents Review
For those now in their sixties and older, particularly if they spent their youth in London, “My Generation” is a fun trip down memory lane. And for the younger generation it could be a revelation as to what Granny and Grandad got up to in their youth.
The Old Dark House (U) | Home Ents Review
This pristine 4K presentation of the comedy-horror classic looks so good that the years melt away, and allow the brilliant tone of this film – uncanny, arch and witty – to shine through.
Breakheart Pass (PG) | Home Ents Review
A solid, stolid and slightly stodgy western that’s made special by Lucien Ballard’s nice camera work, the craggy presence of Charles Bronson and a nice collection of supporting character actors, together at last.
Intimate Lighting (PG) | Home Ents Review
It was once described by its own producer as “the most boring film ever made” and was banned in its country of origin for 20 years.
Spielberg & Hanks discuss Trump, freedom of the press and their latest film
In this Friday’s issue of the i newspaper, Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks talk about their latest project, The Post, which led nominations at the Golden Globes and is already generating major Oscar buzz.
The Ghoul – Interview with Director Gareth Tunley & Actor Alice Lowe
Director Gareth Tunley and Alice Lowe, who plays Kathleen, talk to Close-Up Film about the making of noir-ish thriller, THE GHOUL.
KELLY REICHARDT speaks to Carlie Newman about her new film Certain Women
Sitting quietly in the hotel room, it is hard to believe that Kelly Reichardt is responsible not just for directing the film CERTAIN WOMEN but also for writing and editing it.
Close-Up with… Eric Bana, on Special Correspondents
Laid back (quite literally on a comfy looking sofa) and relaxed, Eric Bana in real life is as far from his new onscreen persona of Frank Bonneville than you could imagine.
Brooklyn: Saoirse Ronan interview
A young woman must make the difficult choices that will define the rest of her life as the BAFTA and Academy Award®-nominated BROOKLYN arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and EST from February 29th
Interview: Armie Hammer & Henry Cavill
THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. Is Available On Digital HD, BLU-RAY And DVD ON 7TH December 2015
Interview: The Cast & Crew Of The Gift
“The Gift started for me with a simple premise: what would happen if a high school bully ran into his victim fifteen or so years later? What would or could be the effects? How might the past come to bear on the present? How could the past, unaccounted and unresolved, rupture a present situation?
Close-Up with… Adeel Akhtar
We grabbed a chat with BBC River sidekick Adeel Akthar on the eve of the final episode last week. The Utopia, Four Lions and Pan star is busy rehearsing ‘A Christmas Carol’ in preparation for a Christmas run at the Noel Coward Theatre.
Interview: FrightFest Festival founder Alan Jones
Mark Bartlett at Close-Up Film interviewed FrightFest Festival founder Alan Jones, who has just launched the new FrightFest Presents distribution label to VOD. The initial six titles (AAAAH!, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEB, SAND, AFTERDEATH, SOME KIND OF HATE and ESTRANGED) are on on itunes now and have been carefully created to appeal to horror aficionados.
Director Paul Hyett Chats About Howl
Close-Up Film’s Mark Bartlett caught up with practical effects guru turned director Paul Hyett (The Seasoning House) ahead of the release of his second feature Howl.
Interview: Tom Payne Chats About The Physician
THE PHYSICIAN tells the story of Rob Cole (Tom Payne), a boy who is left a penniless orphan in an 11th-century English mining town when his mother dies of a mysterious illness. Vowing to become a physician and vanquish Death itself, he travels to Isfahan in Persia to study medicine under the great Ibn Sina (Ben Kingsley).
Director Craig Roberts Chats About ‘Just Jim’
Close-Up Film recently caught up with actor-turned-director Craig Roberts, star of Richard Ayoade’s 2010 smash hit, black-comedy ‘Submarine’, now in the directorial chair for his feature film ‘Just Jim’ to discuss the pressures of being one of the youngest actor-turned-directors in recent history.
Downton Abbey movie teaser trailer
You are cordially invited to return to Downton Abbey. Only in theaters 2019. #DowntonAbbeyFilm
‘Path of Blood’ available on DVD 10th December
Path of Blood will be released on DVD on the 10th December. This critically acclaimed documentary is not a film for the faint of heart
The Predator: new red band trailer
With a warning for gore and naughty words, here’s the new red band trailer for The Predator…
Suspiria: first trailer for the horror remake
Dakota Johnson stars in the forthcoming remake of the 1977 classic, Suspiria. Here’s the eerie first trailer…
Trailer: Path of Blood
Deep in the Saudi desert, young thrill-seekers at jihadi boot camp sign up to a plot to overthrow the Saudi government.
Trailer: The Endless
A mind-bending sci-fi horror about two brothers who get caught up in a ‘crazy UFO death cult´
First Trailer For Hotel Artemis
Jean Thomas, aka THE NURSE (Jodie Foster) is the manager of the Hotel Artemis, an ultra-exclusive, members-only hospital hidden in a hotel redolent of faded ‘20s glamour.
New Clip For Acts of Vengeance
From the producers of The Expendables1 and 2, Rambo, Olympus Has Fallen and London Has Fallen, comes Acts of Vengeance – an edge of your seat action thriller starring Antonio Banderas and Karl Urban.
New Clip From Wonderstruck
Based on Brian Selznick’s critically acclaimed novel, WONDERSTRUCK tells the story of Ben and Rose – children from two different eras, who secretly wish their lives were different.
Chomp on this. Jason Statham stars in #TheMeg, in cinemas August 10.
A deep-sea submersible-part of an international undersea observation program-has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific…with its crew trapped inside.
The 50th Anniversary Big Screen Revival Of Yellow Submarine
The Beatles’ legendary animated hit film YELLOW SUBMARINE is returning to cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 8 July 2018 with tickets going on sale from 17 April.
Future World, co-directed by James Franco: first trailer
James Franco heads into the desert to star in his own Mad Max-style action film – alongside Milla Jovovich. Here’s a trailer
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