Alex Harper
New Film of the Week: Promising Young Woman
In Emerald Fennell’s vicious, prescient ‘MeToo’ revenge thriller, Carey Mulligan feigns intoxication to lure men into their worst instincts.
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oliverjlwebb
Apr 13, 20215 min
An Interview with Elisa Donovan
Elisa Donovan is an actor and writer. Having portrayed Amber in the 1995 classic comedy Clueless, Elisa is also known for her work on...
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Alex Harper
Apr 11, 20214 min
New Film of the Week: Sound of Metal
A heavy metal drummer struggles to find comfort in the silence after suddenly becoming deaf in Darius Marder’s assured, authentic debut.
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oliverjlwebb
Apr 9, 20216 min
An Interview with Alma Pöysti
Alma Pöysti is an actor known for Liberty, Moomins on the Riviera, and Tove. I spoke with Alma about her background in theatre,...
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Alex Harper
Apr 6, 20214 min
Film of the Week: Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049’s soulful existentialism and technical mastery provide another compelling argument for a sequel outclassing a classic.
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oliverjlwebb
Apr 5, 20212 min
An Interview with Krista Kosonen
Krista Kosonen is an actor known for her work on acclaimed films including Tove, The Midwife, Miami, and Blade Runner 2049. I spoke with...
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oliverjlwebb
Apr 3, 20219 min
An Interview with Jon Garcia
Jon Garcia is an acclaimed writer and director known for The Falls Trilogy, Luz, and Love in Dangerous Times. I spoke with Jon about...
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oliverjlwebb
Mar 26, 20215 min
An Interview with Verena Altenberger
Verena Altenberger is an actor known for her work on The Best of All Worlds, Polizeiruf 110, Magda macht das schon!, and Shillings From...
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oliverjlwebb
Mar 21, 20214 min
An Interview with Rebecca Lamarche
Rebecca Lamarche is an actor, filmmaker, producer and casting director. I spoke with Rebecca about landing her first acting role, working...
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Alex Harper
Mar 8, 20214 min
Film of the Week: Saint Frances
Saint Frances is the patron saint of good vibes and heartfelt comedy, in a topical, character driven tale of a nanny seeking an abortion.
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oliverjlwebb
Mar 7, 20212 min
Retrospective: East of Eden (Kazan, 1955)
‘Only the gentle are ever really strong,’ once quipped James Dean, which is also perhaps the most fitting description of Dean’s...
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oliverjlwebb
Feb 28, 20214 min
An Interview with Elsa Hunter-Weston
Elsa Hunter-Weston is a writer and director. Her short films have screened at festivals including the BAFTA qualifying Belfast Film...
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oliverjlwebb
Feb 27, 20211 min
Adverse Review
Launching itself from a slow-paced family drama into a fast-paced action thriller, Adverse is a compelling take on the revenge tale that...
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oliverjlwebb
Feb 22, 20218 min
An Interview with Thomas Nicholas
Thomas Nicholas is an actor, producer and musician. Having begun his career at the age of 6, Thomas is known for his work on acclaimed...
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oliverjlwebb
Feb 19, 202111 min
An Interview with Rich Newey
Rich Newey is an award-winning director, writer, editor and producer. Having started his career shooting music videos, Rich has...
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oliverjlwebb
Feb 15, 20218 min
An Interview with Annika Marks
Annika Marks is an actor, writer and producer known for her work on Goliath, Waco, The Fosters, and The Last Tycoon. Annika has also...
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oliverjlwebb
Feb 6, 20214 min
An Interview with Jonas Nay
Jonas Nay is an actor and musician known for his role as Martin Rauch in the Deutschland series, as well as acclaimed films including The...
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oliverjlwebb
Jan 31, 202112 min
An Interview with Abraham Adeyemi
Abraham Adeyemi is an award-winning writer, director and playwright. In 2020 his short film No More Wings won best narrative short at...
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Alex Harper
Jan 27, 20214 min
Film of the Week: Euphoria: F*ck Anyone Who’s Not A Sea Blob
Not quite a film, but Euphoria’s second lockdown special is a stellar essay on trans identity, delivered by a formidable Hunter Schafer.
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oliverjlwebb
Jan 24, 20215 min
An Interview with Jamie Robson
Jamie Robson is an award-winning actor. He has collaborated with directors such as Tim Courtney, Charlotte Wells and Ross A. Wilson in...
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