Beautifully made, magnificently performed, and full of passion, this is a true visceral experience and one everyone involved should be proud of. Continue reading
Category Archives: Indie Film
Reviews and news on independent films from across the Globe – Get in touch if you’d like to be included and we’ll be happy to take a look! CriticalPopcorn@Outlook.com
CODA review: Dir. Sian Heder (2021)
A proper crowd pleaser that’s emotionally true to itself and naturally funny on all the right beats. Out 13 August! Continue reading
Watch the visceral trailer for Wildfire, a blistering female-driven drama from Cathy Brady
re is released theatrically in the UK and Ireland from 3 September 2021. Continue reading
Deerskin review: Dir. Quentin Dupieux (2021)
The French love story of the year, no-one makes films quite like Quentin Dupieux. Continue reading
Jumbo review: Dir. Zoé Wittock (2021)
Utterly unusual, and beautifully shot, it’s the sincere lead performance that keeps you entranced…. Continue reading
Threshold review: Dir. Powell Robinson and Patrick R Young (2021)
Using the most limited resources, the small team have made a film that’s interesting and impressive, with two strong lead performances. Continue reading
BAFTA winner Mark Jenkin’s horror, Enys Men, begins filming in Cornwall…
A 1970s-based ‘ecosophical horror’ is underway in Cornwall, with BAFTA-Winner Mark Jenkin in control… Continue reading
Exclusive: Stelio Savante joins Jennifer Love Hewitt, Dolph Lundgren, Jerry O’Connell and Rob Schneider for family comedy Pups Alone!
Stelio Savante joins the huge cast for Pups Alone! Continue reading
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The South West Filmathon Thing #2 [Short Film Reviews]
Part 2 of a selection of reviews from the Short Films I watched, as part of the The South West Filmathon Thing 2020! Discover new talent here..!
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The South West Filmathon Thing #1 [Short Film Reviews]
Part 1 of a selection of reviews from the Short Films I watched, as part of the The South West Filmathon Thing 2020! Much to discover…
The Stylist review: Dir. Jill Gevargizian (2021)
While it doesn’t quite work as a feature length piece, Townsend’s engaging performance keeps the creepy atmosphere lingering… Continue reading
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Two Short Nights at Exeter Phoenix – Shorts #4 Second Chances [Reviews]
Whether it’s a change of heart, a shot at redemption or just a big night out, sometimes life offers you a second chance. The real question is, will you take it? Continue reading
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Two Short Nights at Exeter Phoenix – Shorts #1 Altered Perceptions [Reviews]
From rewritten pasts to snap assumptions, struggling streamers to flat earth fanatics, this collection of short films looks at the world around us and asks us to change our perceptions. Continue reading
Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché review: Dirs. Paul Sng and Celeste Bell (2021)
A beautiful, gentle film that treats its subject matter with respect and kindness. Celeste talks of feeling closer to her mother through looking into her archive of things years after her death. She did the miles, lived the life and suffered at the will of her mother’s condition. Continue reading
Hurt by Paradise review: Dir. Greta Bellamacina (2021)
Somewhat unbalance but visually rather beautiful, it comes to Digital on 8 February. Continue reading
