An impressive directorial debut and an expert character piece that’s impossible to forget… Continue reading
![Ma’am review: Dir. Joy Wilkinson [Short Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/horizontal-poster_no-text.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Ma’am review: Dir. Joy Wilkinson [Short Film]")
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
Real review: Dir. Aki Omoshaybi (2020)
Natural, refreshing and honest – Both stars are surely ones to watch, with an assured debut from Omoshaybi. Continue reading
![Stationary review: Dir. Louis Chan [Short Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/stationary_60_150718_c2a9danield.moses_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Stationary review: Dir. Louis Chan [Short Film]")
Stationary review: Dir. Louis Chan [Short Film]
Compelling with great performances, this is how you make an indie short film to show off where you want to be. Continue reading
![Farewell Waltz: Dir. Kaine Levy [Short Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/untitled.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Farewell Waltz: Dir. Kaine Levy [Short Film]")
Farewell Waltz: Dir. Kaine Levy [Short Film]
Beautifully shot with Daniel Davids giving a particularly great performances in the lead role. Continue reading
Astronaut review: Dir. Shelagh McLeod (2020)
Richard Dreyfuss stars in this hugely watchable tale of caring, family and taking a chance for the things you love. Continue reading
![Gelateria review: Dirs. Arthur Patching, Christian Serritiello [Indie Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/image1-e1587751470832.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Gelateria review: Dirs. Arthur Patching, Christian Serritiello [Indie Film]")
Gelateria review: Dirs. Arthur Patching, Christian Serritiello [Indie Film]
Expertly made & beautifully shot, this has a charm that you just can’t ignore… Continue reading
![The Critic review: Dir. Stella Velon [Short Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/mv5bnge3n2zmmtktzgnins00nzc4lwi2zdctmjlizjy2mje1ywvjxkeyxkfqcgdeqxrodw1ibmfpbc1pbml0awfsaxplcg4040._v1_ux477_cr00477268_al_.jpg?w=290&h=268&crop=1 "The Critic review: Dir. Stella Velon [Short Film]")
The Critic review: Dir. Stella Velon [Short Film]
Despite a few flaws, this is well written, stunningly shot with a beautifully observed performance at its centre. Continue reading
![Bone review: Dir. Rica Sweeney [Short Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/mv5botdlmmm1zwuty2i2yi00nzg5ltk1mtatzjgxodmwmji3nwe1xkeyxkfqcgdeqxvyodg3odm5mzu40._v1_.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Bone review: Dir. Rica Sweeney [Short Film]")
Bone review: Dir. Rica Sweeney [Short Film]
Very well created with its own unique charm but ultimately the whimsical tone doesn’t quite gel with more sinister moments. Continue reading
Sea Fever: Dir. Neasa Hardiman (2020)
A claustrophobic indie thriller with an unnerving aesthetic and a strong female lead – It’s out on Digital from 24 April Continue reading
![Jones review: Dir. Stacey Maltin [Indie Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/still_20.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Jones review: Dir. Stacey Maltin [Indie Film]")
Jones review: Dir. Stacey Maltin [Indie Film]
Inspired by Margarita Zhitnikova’s own struggles, this is a smart, high quality short that creates a compelling story and character. Continue reading
