Cert 15 | 98 mins | 2021
3 stars of innovative and striking eco-horror.
Gaia is a South African horror film with a very clear message about humanity’s ongoing destruction of the environment. It is written by Tertius Kapp (Rage) and is a promising feature debut for South African director Jaco Bouwer. Featuring some inventive filming techniques, it explores the natural world from angles we don’t normally see,…more
Cert 15 | 91 mins | 2021
3 Star
Nurture Defines a Path.
Writer/ director Michele Civetta (Agony) brings us his second feature, where he shares the writing credits with Alex Felix Bendaña and Andrew Levitas (Minamata). Between them, they bring us a dark and gritty tale of a man that has lived a life and now he wants to make sure that those that cannot look after themselves…more
Cert U | 85 mins | 2021
4 stars of heart-warming children’s action adventure.
Felix and the Hidden Treasure is a Canadian children’s film written and directed by Nicola Lemay. Originally called Felix and the Treasure of Morgaa, it is his feature directorial debut. It will be available to stream on Digital Platforms from 27th Sept 2021.
“This is the first time in two years that my mother has…more
Cert 15 | 94 mins | 2000
4 star classic darkly funny British crime comedy.
Saving Grace is written by Mark Crowdy (Doc Martin) with a screenplay by Craig Ferguson (How to Train Your Dragon), who also stars. Directed by Nigel Cole (Calendar Girls, Made in Dagenham), it was originally released to great acclaim in 2000 and interestingly led to the highly successful spin-off series Doc Martin, starring…more
Cert 18 | 150 mins | 2021
4 stars of spine chilling but silly horror anthology.
Creepshow is a Shudder original series, which is a continuation of the 1982 film of the same name, in which the Creep introduces and presents stories from the comic book “Creepshow.” It is executive produced by showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead).
Season 3 follows the same format as the previous two seasons,…more
Cert PG | 110 mins | 1954
4 Star
Before Helen Ripley, There Was Vienna!
Based on the novel by prolific writer Roy Chanslor (Bengal Tiger, Cat Ballou) comes a gripping western that shows off the talents of its main star Joan Crawford, delivering in a very clipped fashion that gives every one of her dialogues gravitas. Directed by Nicholas Ray (Flying Leathernecks, Rebel Without a Cause, 55 Days…more
108 mins | 2021
4 star gloriously nostalgic martial arts fun.
The Paper Tigers is written and directed by Quoc Bao Tran, a most impressive feature directorial debut. This warm hearted and earnest film is sure to delight everyone.
After opening the Fighting Spirit Film Festival on September 11th, The Paper Tigers will be released on Digital Platforms including Altitude Films from 20th Sept 2021.
“I swear…more
