Little White Lies recommends...
- BAFTA presents Dubplate Drama @ Rich Mix (9/02/10) On February 9 BAFTA presents a one off screening of the final instalment of the world’s first viewer-led, interactive feature length version of the drama, with a post screening interview with director Luke Hyams.
Follow @BaftaOnline for updates. - Astro Boy (On General Release) ‘God of Anime’ Osamu Tezuka’s classic manga about the boy robot with rockets in his boots comes to the big screen courtesy of this zippy, fizzing animation that will entertain adults and kids alike.
- Himalaya Film Fest (From 28/01/10) January 28 sees the start of the Himalaya Film & Cultural Festival, reflecting a diversity of culture from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Burma, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Tibet. Playing at venues across London.
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The Camera Never Lies
Matthew Pink: 62 years after its original release, why is Letter From an Unknown Woman still such a rich subject for critical debate?
Youth, Excess and the Indie Film Soundtrack
Adam Mallaby: Why is soundtracking such an essential facet of indie cinema?
Trailing The Boston Boom
Tom Seymour: Why are so many filmmakers flocking to America's Walking City?
Rotterdam Film Festival 2010 Diary: Part V
James Mansfield: Day four proper delivers two highlights of the festival, one documentary and one fiction.
Rotterdam Film Festival 2010 Diary: Part IV
James Mansfield: Time to endure film fatigue to report on an affecting Filipino fable and a Wurlitzer from Werner Herzog.
Reviews
Holy Water
Feb 05 2010: Holy Water has a few moments that will put a smile on your face. But on the whole, these fail to pave over the cracks, writes Tom Seymour
Youth in Revolt
Feb 05 2010: A little too manic for its own good, Youth in Revolt is restless and unruly, writes Josh Winning
The Island
Feb 05 2010: A slow and sometimes testing parable of sin, faith and redemption, writes Lee Griffiths
The Princess and the Frog
Feb 05 2010: At its heart, The Princess and the Frog adheres closely to the Disney formula, writes Anton Bitel and Io Elisabeth Bitel (aged six)
Invictus
Feb 05 2010: Tinseltown's take on one of the most significant political gestures of the twentieth century is little more than a crowd-pleaser for flag wavers, writes Adam Woodward
Astro Boy
Feb 05 2010: While Astro Boy is certainly rich in its scope and ambition, this brings with it a lack of focus, writes Anton Bitel
Tony
Feb 05 2010: Gerard Johnson’s feature debut is a British companion to John McNaughton’s chilling Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. So… just what we’ve all been waiting for, writes Matt Bochenski
Our Beloved Month of August
Feb 02 2010: Two films in one, with postmodern rewards aplenty for the patient viewer, writes Anton Bitel
Interviews
Linda Hamilton
After redefining the silver screen siren single-handed 26 years ago, Linda Hamilton talks about her own recent reinvention. Sort of...
Andreas Deja
The legendary Disney animator discusses bringing his latest character to life.
Ron Clements & John Musker
The Princess and the Frog directors talk about the future of hand-drawn animation.
