The cinema industry was one of many brought to a halt back in March due to lockdown. The steady flow of guests at my Odeon in Newcastle was already beginning to falter as major distributors pulled the Blockbusters from their schedule. Read More
In the run-up to Halloween, many film lovers want to watch a bloodcurdling horror. For others, the scariest film they can imagine watching is either The Addams Family or The Nightmare Before Christmas. Personally, I would happily remain on a strict diet of any movie with romantic walks in autumnal parks and well-knitted sweaters. The […]Read More
Earlier this month, the film industry was rocked by the news that the already delayed James Bond film No Time to Die had been pushed back again, and will now be released in April 2021. Before this crushing announcement, Bond was back in the cinematic news cycle as publicity for the 25th film in the […]Read More
The debut feature of writer/director Rose Glass, A24’s Saint Maud has earned a cornucopia of glowing reviews for its unsettling blend of chilling psychological thriller and grotesque body horror. We spoke to the film’s producers, Andrea Cornwell and Oliver Kassman, about the Yorkshire coast, the challenges of releasing a film during a pandemic, and why […]Read More
Here at The Indiependent, we are avid supporters of up and coming indie filmmakers, especially ones especially trying to make a difference. Meet Beyond The Red Light, a documentary that wants to share the narrative of sex workers fighting for their rights and justice. The film aims to highlight the world of sex workers rights […]Read More
A look back at one of Wes Anderson’s most underappreciated titles.Read More
Films are big business and while the spotlight is typically on the starring thespians, in some cases the cars have stolen the show and became the main attraction. In this feature, we look at two more of the most beloved and iconic vehicles to grace the big screen: the Bale era Batmobile from the epic […]Read More
Memento, Christopher Nolan’s breakout film, turns 20 this year. With the release of his latest Tenet in August, it seems an apt time to give his earliest mind-bending masterpiece a re-evaluation. This article will explore how the Oscar-nominated film laid the foundations for Nolan’s career and set him aside as one of the most influential […]Read More
The biggest film streaming platforms around today have a fairly abysmal offering of classic films. If you type Adam Sandler into the Netflix search bar, 20 films are returned. Conversely, if you search for films from the 1950s you will get only five results. The case is similar for any decade before the 1980s. On […]Read More
Films are big business and while the spotlight is typically on the starring thespians, in some cases the cars have stolen the show and became the main attraction. In this feature, we look at two of the most beloved and iconic vehicles to grace the big screen: the DMC DeLorean and an Aston Martin DB5 […]Read More
Before I truly begin, allow me to answer that question simply: no, Cuties is not a paedophilic film (as it has been dubbed online), nor is it a good reason to cancel your Netflix subscription. Instead, what Maïmouna Doucouré’s film is, is a sweet and earnest coming of age story that grapples with the realities […]Read More
Where do we start with the modern classic The Artist? The year is 1927. George Valentin is a major movie star in the silent movie era, a time when there is no audible dialogue in cinema, with dialogue present being instead in inter-titles to say what is being said. Another common feature is having a […]Read More
It has been a year since one of the most essential documentaries of the 21st century, For Sama, premiered in UK cinemas. In a revolutionary 100 minutes, it changed the entire world of documentary making. Waad al-Kateab, now 29, documents everything in this journey through uprisings, airstrikes and tragedy during the Syrian civil war. All […]Read More
Squint your eyes and cult classic The Swimmer, starring Burt Lancaster, could be the B-plot on an episode of extra-quirky later day Seinfeld. Of course, it would be Kramer who joyously tells his pals he’s “going from pool to pool and swim all the way across the county home, Jerry!” It’s a fun thought, and […]Read More
Years after leaving school, I still find myself being deferential to the scholastic calendar. I wake up on 1 September and expect there to be a path of autumnal leaves ceremoniously leading out of my bedroom, signalling in the season of woolly jumpers and new WHSmith stationery. It does feel weird, now deep into my […]Read More
