PIFF 2022: Father Of Flies – Q&A w/ Ben Charles Edwards

An interview I (in the role of Britain’s palest man) held with the co-writer and director of Father Of Flies, Ben Charles Edwards, as part of a series of Q&As for the 2022 edition of the Paris International Film Festival. During the interview we talk about working on a horror film with a child protagonistContinue reading “PIFF 2022: Father Of Flies – Q&A w/ Ben Charles Edwards”

PIFF 2022: Front Stage And Back – Q&A w/ Charlie Williams and Theodore Bouloukos

An interview held as part of the 2022 Paris International Film Festival with the director and star of documentary Front Stage And Back, Charlie Williams and Theodore Bouloukos. During the interview we talk about the relationship between the director and star that allowed for Theodore to come across as himself on screen, the effects ofContinue reading “PIFF 2022: Front Stage And Back – Q&A w/ Charlie Williams and Theodore Bouloukos”

PIFF 2021: The In-Between – Q&A w/ Mindy Bledsoe

A Q&A with the co-writer, director and star (alongside multiple other hyphenates) of road trip dramedy The In-Between, Mindy Bledsoe, which was held as part of the 2021 Paris International Film Festival. Over the course of the interview we talk about making a road trip movie with a crew of four, taking influence from lifeContinue reading “PIFF 2021: The In-Between – Q&A w/ Mindy Bledsoe”

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

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 – The Silent Partner”

Alternative Christmas Film Advent Calendar 2025 – Mr Soft Touch

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 – Mr Soft Touch”