Smart, snappy dialogue and great performances make this dark comedic indie film well worth your time. Continue reading
![Avalanche review: Dir. Todd Green [Indie Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/avalanche-6-emery-and-withers.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Avalanche review: Dir. Todd Green [Indie Review]")
Tag Archives: Independent Film
Exeter Phoenix reveals plans for five brand new independent films
Those fantastic folks at Exeter Phoenix have revealed the recipients of the 2019 Film Commissions… Continue reading
Film / Indie Film / Music
Danny Boyle to exec producer ‘Creation Stories’, the Irvine Welsh-penned story about Alan McGee starring Ewen Bremner
Creation Stories is coming… Continue reading
Burning Men review: Dir. Jeremy Wooding (2019)
Burning Men is part-coming-of-age, part-road-movie, and part-surrealism and one hell of an indie road trip. Continue reading
£4,000 available to South West Filmmakers with Exeter Phoenix
Exeter Phoenix are offering £4,000 of support to creative, inspiring proposals to local filmmakers through their annual commission scheme! Continue reading
![Carga review. Dir. Yad Deen [Indie Short Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/thumbnail_marta_still.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Carga review. Dir. Yad Deen [Indie Short Film]")
Carga review. Dir. Yad Deen [Indie Short Film]
Taking place in Iraq, this is an exquisitely shot short film with smart performances. Continue reading
![Forget Me Not review: “An unforgettable, heartwarming story” [Indie Short Film]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/Forget-Me-Not-Short-Film-2019_128.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Forget Me Not review: “An unforgettable, heartwarming story” [Indie Short Film]")
Forget Me Not review: “An unforgettable, heartwarming story” [Indie Short Film]
Forget Me Not is exactly that, a heartwarming Christmas story we can all learn something from. Director Nick and his team are destined for great things! Continue reading
The Red Lotus, a new drama about Women’s Rights, to premiere at The New York Shorts International Film Festival
The Red Lotus, a new drama about Women’s Rights, to premiere at The New York Shorts International Film Festival on 31 May Continue reading
Tyrannosaur: Q and A with Paddy Considine
A look back at ‘Tyrannosaur’ in 2012, and a Q and A with the insightful Paddy Considine on creating his powerful debut film Continue reading
![The Childish Thing: “Jeremy Herbert invites you to feel the fuzzy fear” [Indie Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/the-childish-thing-still-6.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "The Childish Thing: “Jeremy Herbert invites you to feel the fuzzy fear” [Indie Review]")
The Childish Thing: “Jeremy Herbert invites you to feel the fuzzy fear” [Indie Review]
It plays on this fear of bittersweet, gut-ripping nostalgia perfectly whilst being pretty silly but who doesn’t like silly things? Continue reading
New poster and must-watch trailer for Paddy Considine’s ‘Journeyman’
Check out the trailer for Paddy Considine’s second feature film ‘Journeyman’ – It opens in the UK on 30 March. Continue reading
BFI Player presents ‘The Cut’ with Prof Brian Cox: Independent films that inspired him
BFI Player’s ‘The Cut’ series continues this month with Prof Brian Cox’s choice of films that inspired him. Continue reading
![A Ghost Story Blu-ray review: Dir. David Lowery [2017]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/rooney_mara_a_ghost_story_-_epk_-_h_2017.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "A Ghost Story Blu-ray review: Dir. David Lowery [2017]")
A Ghost Story Blu-ray review: Dir. David Lowery [2017]
David Lowery’s study of the passing of time, death and life is a profound, art-house escapism. Continue reading
Winners Announced: Best British Independent Film Awards 2017! #BIFA2017
Hosted on Sunday night in London, catch up on all the winners from BIFA 2017! Continue reading
‘Two Short Nights’ Film Festival returns to Exeter Phoenix 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2017
Discover inventive animation, stunning cinematography and storytelling at its finest with screenings featuring must-see films from around the globe alongside emerging local talent. Continue reading
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