The old adage that the two most difficult genres to write are comedy and horror seemed to have bypassed the ears of some of Wales’ top producers. … More Her Ffilm Fer – A Short Film Challenge from Hansh/S4C
In Alexa Morden and Katie Elin-Salt are two actors determined to change the industry. Through their excellent podcast ‘The 98%’, they give a warts-and-all account of what the #actorslife is truly like. It is an insight that will prove particularly valuable to recent graduates; and for other creative types like me there is plenty to … More Hers – A Short Film by Alexa Morden (with Katie Elin-Salt)
Out now on general release in cinemas around the UK, I was lucky enough to see a preview of Wild Rose at C2C back in March. I got so emotionally caught up in it – with tears and laughter in equal measure – that I immediately pencilled in a second viewing at my local cinema … More Wild Rose – Film
Some say there’s nothing better than football on a Saturday. And when you’re able to watch it from the warmth and comfort of your local cinema, I’m inclined to agree. It certainly beats a wet and windy afternoon sat shivering in the stands of The Racecourse in Wrexham. As a supporter of the current National … More Early Man – An Ode to Football
Mark Rylance – understated Tom Hardy – exquisite Cillian Murphy – haunted Kenneth Branagh – suitably stoic Fionn Whitehead – quietly excellent Harry Styles – not half bad
As someone who has a keen interest in the portrayal of clerical characters on screen, it has been intriguing to note the gradual rise of nuns onto both the small and big screens in recent times. My most recent trip to the cinema got me thinking about this. It wasn’t something I was expecting from … More The Good, The Bad, and The Nuns
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