Very well created with its own unique charm but ultimately the whimsical tone doesn’t quite gel with more sinister moments. 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]")
Tag Archives: Independent Film
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
![Choker review: Dir. Orson Cornick [Short Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/screenshot-37.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Choker review: Dir. Orson Cornick [Short Film]")
Choker review: Dir. Orson Cornick [Short Film]
Sharp, strong and impressive. Choker grabs your attention and deserves it. Continue reading
Check out the impressive trailer for Joy Wilkinson’s short film Ma’am
From writer-director Joy Wilkinson, Ma’am is an exciting new short film featuring Queen Victoria as you’ve never seen her before! Continue reading
A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life review: Dir. Staten Cousins-Roe (2019)
A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life comes to Digital and cinemas on 13th January 2020. Continue reading
17 years in the making… Independent sci-fi thriller Invasion Planet Earth opens on 5 December!
Invasion Planet Earth opens in UK Cinemas from 5th December and is available on Digital Download from 16th December and DVD on 30th December. Continue reading
The Nightingale review: Jennifer Kent (2019)
With an an incredible lead performance, this is a beautiful, lyrical film that’s also brutal, visceral, and often difficult to watch. Continue reading
Itsy Bitsy review: Dir. Micah Gallo (2019)
A lot of potential for this old school horror but it doesn’t quite have enough bite to stand out from the crowd – Out on 14th October Continue reading
Film Season is here: Discover a host of top events taking place in Central London!
A whole host of huge events and top offers happening in Central London from now ’til 13th Oct for our fellow film lovers… Continue reading
Staten Cousins-Roe shortlisted for the ‘Screen International Genre Rising Star Award’
Find out more about Cousins-Roe awesome award and A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life, coming soon to FrightFest! Continue reading
![Shining Moon (El destello de la luna)review: Dir. Gustavo Letelier [Indie Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/still1_d1450.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Shining Moon (El destello de la luna)review: Dir. Gustavo Letelier [Indie Review]")
Shining Moon (El destello de la luna)review: Dir. Gustavo Letelier [Indie Review]
Fans of Pedro Almodóvar will be impressed by this low-fi indie with great performances, in an intense, honest unpicking of one couple’s issues. Continue reading
Watch the superbly bonkers trailer for Irish supernatural comedy ‘Extra Ordinary’
Extra Ordinary lands into UK cinemas this autumn. Continue reading
![Jumbo John review: Dir. Tom Logan Gruber [Short Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/johnkiosk_angela.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Jumbo John review: Dir. Tom Logan Gruber [Short Film]")
Jumbo John review: Dir. Tom Logan Gruber [Short Film]
An engaging yet terrifying look into our future, from an imaginative first-time director…. Continue reading
![Rainy In Glenageary review: Dir. Graham Jones [Indie Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/rainy-in-glenageary-grahamjones.ie-image-7_10.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Rainy In Glenageary review: Dir. Graham Jones [Indie Review]")
Rainy In Glenageary review: Dir. Graham Jones [Indie Review]
Graham Jones brings a distinct style in this powerful indie real-life crime documentary. Continue reading
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