A lot of heart but The New Music doesn’t quite break through onto the scene… 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
12 Hour Shift review: Dir. Brea Grant
FrightFest Presents and Signature Entertainment present 12 Hour Shift on Digital HD 25th January 2021 Continue reading
£1000 up for grabs for filmmakers to turn their documentary ideas into a reality!
South West based filmmakers, who have an inspiring and original idea for a documentary short film, are invited to apply now… Continue reading
Eternal Beauty DVD review: Dir. Craig Roberts (2020)
A tender tale, complete with a beautiful, empathetic and devoted performance from Sally Hawkins. Continue reading
![Intelligent Life review: Dir. Paddy Earle [SWF Winner]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/11/70648331_424989831458392_6403416431697949913_n.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Intelligent Life review: Dir. Paddy Earle [SWF Winner]")
Intelligent Life review: Dir. Paddy Earle [SWF Winner]
If you enjoy Spaced or Black Books, you’ll love the character and comedy of this short film. Continue reading
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Escape: Dir. Alex Falconer [SWF Winner]
Intense and chilling… Continue reading
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Flies review: Dir. Jason Housecroft [SWF Winner]
A surrealist-esque piece with a knowing, melancholic air…. Continue reading
Nuclear review: Dir. Catherine Linstrum (2020)
Written and directed by Linstrum, Nuclear is a fantastic feature-length directorial debut, and is a promising start for things to come… Continue reading
Dates announced for Exeter Phoenix’s Two Short Nights Film Festival 2021!
Exeter Phoenix’s excellent Two Short Nights Film Festival to return in 2021… Continue reading
![Red Sleep review: Dir. Andre Welsh [Web Series]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/ecl0pzawkaiplrd.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Red Sleep review: Dir. Andre Welsh [Web Series]")
Red Sleep review: Dir. Andre Welsh [Web Series]
A compelling web-series with enough intrigue to keep you guessing…. 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]")
Ma’am review: Dir. Joy Wilkinson [Short Film]
An impressive directorial debut and an expert character piece that’s impossible to forget… Continue reading
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
