A compelling web-series with enough intrigue to keep you guessing…. 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]")
Tag Archives: Independent
![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
Honey Boy review: Dir. Alma Har’el (2019)
Poignant and perfect performances tell a very personal story alongside subtle, stunning direction from Alma Har’el – It’s out now to download and keep! Continue reading
Raindance Film Festival announces dates for 2020 Festival!
In these crazy times, we thought it’d be good to have a look ahead for something exciting and what’s better than an upcoming Film Festival, and it’s Raindance, which takes place from 28th October – 7th November for the 28th edition of the ever-popular celebration of independent cinema. NEW SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: Monday 6th July (raindance.org/festival/submissions) The Raindance … Continue reading
Can you create a film in just 48 hours? Exeter’s Two Short Nights Film Festival challenges you!
We Challenge You To Create A Film In Just 48 Hours… Continue reading
Phoenix review: Dir. Camilla Strøm Henriksen (2019)
A smart, sensitive and beautifully structured drama, out now in UK cinemas. 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
![Boo review: Dir. Rakefet Abergel (2019) [Indie Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/download-2.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Boo review: Dir. Rakefet Abergel (2019) [Indie Review]")
Boo review: Dir. Rakefet Abergel (2019) [Indie Review]
Abergel’s directorial debut is a clever horror short with great performances. 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]")
Avalanche review: Dir. Todd Green [Indie Review]
Smart, snappy dialogue and great performances make this dark comedic indie film well worth your time. Continue reading
![Murder Made Easy Blu-ray review: “A fun and engaging debut” [Indie Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/download.png?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Murder Made Easy Blu-ray review: “A fun and engaging debut” [Indie Review]")
Murder Made Easy Blu-ray review: “A fun and engaging debut” [Indie Review]
Murder Made Easy proves you don’t need a huge budget to make an engaging film, so long as you have a funny script and an enthusiastic cast. Continue reading
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
Watch the trailer for Heidi Stokes’ excellent short indie animation ‘For Ray’
View this wonderful trailer for the even-more impressive short animation film For Ray from artist, animator, writer and director Heidi Stokes. Continue reading
![Concealed review: Dir. Shane T. Hall (2018) [Indie Review]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/concealed_stills-0917267.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Concealed review: Dir. Shane T. Hall (2018) [Indie Review]")
Concealed review: Dir. Shane T. Hall (2018) [Indie Review]
Concealed is an Australian independent movie from writer/director Shane T Hall and is a curious part-thriller, part-character study that Premieres in London on 1 June Continue reading
Gook DVD review: “A sobering struggle of rigid racial tension”
Intense, interesting and always surprisingly different. 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
