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Embers (2023) Review

Posted on November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 by Kieran Judge

Christian Cooke’s 2023 feature ‘Embers’ breaks down our understanding of therapy and mental illness, achieving a short, sharp shock that lingers in the mind. Review by Kieran Judge.

Treacle (2019) Short Film Review

Posted on June 29, 2019September 23, 2020 by Joseph Wade

‘Treacle’ (2019), the new short film from Mini Productions, written by and starring April Kelley, and directed by Rosie Westhoff, has been reviewed by Joseph Wade.

“Evil Isn’t Always in the Opposing Uniform” – Filmmaker Matt Kennard on His WWI Centenary Short Film ‘Hymn of Hate’ and Its Contemporary Relevance

Posted on November 22, 2018March 14, 2021 by Joseph Wade

We interviewed filmmaker Matt Kennard to discuss what inspired his WWI centenary short film ‘Hymn of Hate’, the filmmaking process and the film’s relevance to contemporary politics.

Hymn of Hate (2018) Short Film Review

Posted on November 8, 2018January 14, 2021 by Joseph Wade

“an effective tribute to the lost lives of World War I”, Matt Kennard’s ‘Hymn of Hate’ (2018) short is “a beautiful, moving picture delivered with skill and poise”.

11 The Film Magazine Articles to Read from 2017

Posted on December 29, 2017May 24, 2018 by Joseph Wade

11 of our favourite articles from the 2017 calendar year including interviews with filmmakers, a feminist critique of a beloved 2017 sci-fi, a film essay and more. Celebrate our very best, here.