Jamie Skinner

PIFF 2021: The Race To Save The World – Q&A w/ Joe Gantz

A Q&A with director Joe Gantz about his climate activism documentary The Race To Save The World, held as part of the 2021 Paris International Film Festival. Throughout the interview we cover pitching the documentary to those involved, the changing face of police and court responses to climate protests over the course of filming andContinue reading “PIFF 2021: The Race To Save The World – Q&A w/ Joe Gantz”

Marty Supreme – Review

Cert – 15, Run-time – 2 hours 30 minutes, Director – Josh Safdie Aspiring table tennis star Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet) is determined to achieve greatness, however in-between tournaments a series of poor decisions create growing problems for him and those he’s worked his way into the lives of. A week or two before itsContinue reading “Marty Supreme – Review”

Just A Little Bit Random Audience Best Films Of 2025 Vote

As we near the start of another year it’s time to look back at the one just gone by. In the case of the annual audience vote that includes looking back on the best films of the year. To vote for what you thought was the best film of 2025, simply go to this pollContinue reading “Just A Little Bit Random Audience Best Films Of 2025 Vote”

Classic, Modern And Alternative Christmas Eve Films – BBC Radio Somerset

A special extended Christmas Eve conversation with BBC Radio Somerset’s Daytime presenter Simon Parkin about a selection of Christmas films – classic, modern and alternative. All with the idea of showing a variety of possible Christmas Eve viewing. I had a good deal of fun with this one, so hopefully it makes for a goodContinue reading “Classic, Modern And Alternative Christmas Eve Films – BBC Radio Somerset”

Alternative Christmas Film Advent Calendar 2025 – Larceny Inc

While The Grinch is the most famous example, from Hans Gruber to Willie Soke each year we return to stories of characters trying to steal Christmas. Amongst shopping busyness or ‘Closed for Christmas’ signs the season seems to be an ideal time to pull off a heist, or upfront robbery. So, this year’s Alternative ChristmasContinue reading “Alternative Christmas Film Advent Calendar 2025 – Larceny Inc”

Alternative Christmas Film Advent Calendar 2025 – The Silent Partner

Alternative Christmas Film Advent Calendar 2025 – Mr Soft Touch

Alternative Christmas Film Advent Calendar 2025 – Stealing Christmas

Alternative Christmas Film Advent Calendar 2025 – The Unholy Three (1930)

Avatar: Fire And Ash – Review

Cert – 12, Run-time – 3 hours 17 minutes, Director – James Cameron The Sully family are separated whilst trying to get adopted human Spider (Jack Champion) to a place of safety, each hunted by a tribe of fire Na’vi helping humans cull Pandora’s Tulkun species. Although this is only the second sequel it feelsContinue reading “Avatar: Fire And Ash – Review”