In The Loop: ‘The Ghoul’ (DVD/Blu-Ray) reviewed
❉ Nothing is at it seems in this esoteric, enigmatic Brit indie flick.
cult cinema
Moviedrome Redux: ‘A Most Violent Year’ (2014)
❉ Nick Clement presents his assessments of cinematic gems and cult oddities. This week, a wonderfully observed, slow-burn drama.
‘My Beautiful Laundrette’ (DVD/Blu-ray) reviewed
❉ A brutal, witty, slice of social realism that deconstructs Thatcherism, identity and the notion of society.
Moviedrome Redux: ‘There Will Be Blood’ (2007)
❉ Vital, brutal, intensely focused, and ravishing to the eye, this is as bold as literary inspired film-making can get.
Belle De Jour: The 50th Anniversary Edition
❉ Belle De Jour fully restored on DVD and BD on October 2, Buñuel Boxset on BD October 23.
Blood and Nipples – Sergio Martino’s ‘The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh’
❉ Convoluted, kinky and bloodthirsty, with stylish visuals and a killer score.
Nouvelle Cult – ‘Baby Driver’ reviewed
❉ Well written, acted and directed Baby Driver is destined to become a modern cult classic and it’s certainly one of 2017’s finest flicks.
Moviedrome Redux: ‘No Country For Old Men’ (2007)
❉ Nothing short of spectacular, the Coen brothers crafted one of the best noir thrillers to come out of Hollywood.
‘Life is Sweet’: Dual Format Edition & Special BFI Event
❉ Dual Format release & BFI Event with Mike Leigh, Alison Steadman and Jane Horrocks.
Moviedrome Redux: ‘They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?’ (1969)
❉ This week, a true piece of cinematic Americana that still inspires awe.