‘The Devil’s Men’ (1976) reviewed
❉ This ‘70s Euro-horror curio is boosted by the presence of Donald Pleasance and Peter Cushing plus a score by Brian Eno, writes Jon Dear.
Film
The Unbearable Absence of Being: Bartleby (1970)
❉ Johnny Restall finds much to admire in Anthony Friedman’s 1970 film with a score by Roger Webb.
“Reality betrays us all”: ‘Hoffman’ (1970)
❉ Watched today, the film Peter Sellers tried to ban makes for disturbing viewing, writes Mark Cunliffe.
‘The Blockhouse’ (1973) reviewed
❉ Mark Cunliffe on the claustrophobic WWII drama featuring Peter Sellers in a rare straight dramatic role.
‘Smooth Talk’ (1985) revisited
❉ An appreciation of Laura Dern’s first lead role in a movie, directed with sensitivity and grace by Joyce Chopra.
House of the Long Shadows on DVD and Blu-Ray
❉ Starring four of the most iconic horror legends of all time: Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and John Carradine.
Rebel Reel present Polly Maggoo and A Clockwork Orange
❉ Like no cine you ever viddied before! Rebel Reel Cine Club present cult film screenings at Rio Cinema…
‘Snowflake/Tornado’: Stewart Lee Interview
❉ James Collingwood talks with Stewart Lee about his current tour, his stand-up career and ‘King Rocker’.
Catching Up With Damian K. Lahey
❉ Award-winning filmmaker talks to Nick Clement about indie feature, Simple Like Silver, and his new project with Cristina Marsillach.
Alter/Ego: Joseph Losey’s ‘Mr. Klein’ (1976)
❉ Alain Delon stars in a genuinely frightening film that holds your nerves in its icy grip without ever becoming overtly violent or horrific.