Articles written by Michelle Strozykowski
All 140 articles written by Michelle Strozykowski
Category: European Films
A look at the career of the director of La Haine, Gothika and Babylon AD, and star of Amelie, Munich and Birthday Girl, plus his forthcoming projects more...
A Preview of the Film Patsy: Directed by Anton Jarvis and Starring Brett Golov & Christine Lakin
Category: Independent Films (general)
A dark indie comedy full of romance, absurdity and psychological disturbance, populated by colourful larger than life characters. more...
Oldboy – Film Review: Park Chan-wook's Disturbing Korean Movie
Category: Asian Films
Starring Choi Min-sik, Kang Hye-jeong and Yu Ji-tae, Oldboy is the most famous film of director PCW's Korean vengeance trilogy more...
The Best Foreign Films of 2009: The Pick of the Top New Foreign Language Movies and DVDs
Category: Foreign Films (general)
Best of British films, Mexican films, German, Spanish, French & Japanese films - inc. Oscar winner Departures and all the AMPAS nominated foreign language films for 2009 more...
Moon – A Film by Duncan Jones: Intelligent, Exciting Science Fiction Film for Summer 2009
Category: British Films
A British made sci-fi film starring Sam Rockwell as an astronaut beset with cabin fever as his 3 year stint working on the moon draws to a close more...
Stephen Graham Actor Profile: British Actor Who Plays Baby Face Nelson in Public Enemies
Category: British Films
A look at the career of Liverpool born actor Stephen Graham from This Is England and The Damned United to Public Enemies and the forthcoming Boardwalk Empire more...
The Wind That Shakes the Barley: Director Ken Loach's Brave Emotional Film is 2006 Palm d'Or Winner
Category: British Films
A look at the historic and political background of this complex drama about the troubles in Ireland starring Cillian Murphy as Irish freedom fighter Damien O'Donovan more...
Category: European Films
A look at the Oscar nominated film Persepolis directed by Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi now available on dvd and as a book. more...
Ben Whishaw – Actor Profile: Star of Criminal Justice, Perfume, I'm Not There and More
Category: British Films
A superb performance as poet John Keats in Jane Campion's film Bright Star has brought media attention to British actor Ben Whishaw at the Cannes Film Festival more...
Best Currency Exchange Rates: Cheap Holiday Money Available Online Commission Free
Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)
Tips and advice on how to get the best deals on foreign currency exchange online or on the High Street for holiday cash. more...
Tuvalu - A Film by Veit Helmer: A Surreal Dialogue-Free Multicultural Movie Starring Denis Lavant
Category: European Films
An unusual foreign film, shot in black and white but colour tinted and near-silent, Tuvalu has already earned cult status and been compared to Eraserhead and Delicatessen more...
The Damned United – Film Review: An Entertaining Look at Clough's Disastrous 44 Day Reign at Leeds
Category: British Films
Michael Sheen and Timothy Spall excel in director Tom Hooper's outstanding 1970s set biopic of charismatic football manager Brian Clough. Superb!!! 9/10. more...
Film - Le Boucher (The Butcher): Claude Chabrol's French New Wave Classic
Category: Foreign Films (general)
A Hitchcock inspired suspense film from one of France's greatest and most celebrated directors more...
Let The Right One In - Preview: Early Reviews Generate Positive Hype for Swedish Vampire Film
Category: European Films
Tomas Alfredson directs a dark, brooding horror film which maintains all the conventions of a vampire love story but with an added twist of freshness and originality. more...
Film Review - In Bruges: Colin Farrell Stars in Award Winning Brit Film From Martin McDonagh
Category: British Films
British gangsters Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) hole up in a Bruges hotel at Christmas, awaiting orders from their psychopathic boss Harry (Ralph Fiennes) more...
Category: British Films
The British actors and directors set to make a splash in 2009, including new Doctor Who Matt Smith, Hunger star Michael Fassbender and In Bruges scribe Martin McDonagh more...
BBC4 World Cinema Awards 2009: Werner Herzog Honoured by Lifetime Achievement Award
Category: Foreign Films (general)
4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days picks up worthy accolades at London's premier foreign films event, beating Persepolis and Gomorrah to the big prize. more...
Category: British TV
Being Human Review: 2009 brings a freshly commissioned new series of Toby Whithouse's quirky drama starring Russell Tovey, Aidan Turner and Lenora Crichlow. more...
Category: British Films
Can the new comedy horror film starring James Corden and Mathew Horne pull off a Shaun of the Dead Style revival? Find out here. more...
Top Foreign Films To See in 2009: Coming Soon - Pick of the Best New Foreign Movies
Category: Foreign Films (general)
The best foreign language, subtitled and British films to look out for in 2009 from Waltz With Bashir to The Damned United, and analysis of foreign film Oscar contenders. more...
Profile of Actor Robert Carlyle: Scottish Star of Trainspotting, Full Monty and 24: Redemption
Category: Foreign Films (general)
A look at the career and films of British born Robert Carlyle, including notable roles in both TV and cinema, plus a sneak peek at future projects. more...
A Review of the Film 36: The French Film Starring Daniel Auteuil and Gerard Depardieu
Category: European Films
36 Quai des Orfevres (Department 36) was a stunning 2004 French film from director Olivier Marchal. It's currently being re-made by Martin Campbell of Casino Royale fame. more...
The Films of Federico Fellini: Italian Director of La Strada, La Dolce Vita and 8½
Category: Foreign Films (general)
A short profile of Fellini including a look at his award winning best known films such as La Strada and Nights of Cabiria, his family, and a complete filmography. more...
Why Jean-Luc Godard is Important: A Look at the Films of a Ground-Breaking French New Wave Director
Category: European Films
Godard movies may be familiar to film studies students, but it can be hard to understand exactly why films such as Breathless are so famous and critically esteemed. more...
This Is England Film Review: Shane Meadows' Accomplished Brit Flick Starring Tommo Turgoose
Category: British Films
A look at This Is England, Shane Meadows' modern social realist drama that exposes racism and poverty in 1980s Britain through the eyes of a bruised and bullied boy. 7/10 more...
Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Review: A Look at the Film Based on John Boyne's Bestselling Book
Category: Film Dramas (general)
An important but harrowing film about innocence lost in the midst of 1940s Germany. Starring David Thewlis, Asa Butterfield and Jack Scanlon. 9/10. more...
How to Lose Weight Without Trying: Simple Ways to Build Exercise into Busy Lives
Category: Weight Loss (general)
Tips on fast and easy weight loss through diet and exercise. Lose fat, keep fit and maintain a healthy weight. more...
How to Remove the Smell of Garlic: Get Rid of Lingering Garlic Odors From Hands
Category: Herbs & Spices (general)
Garlic makes a tasty, nutritious addition to many recipes, but after chopping garlic the smell can cling to fingertips for days. Read on to solve this problem. more...
Ghost Town Movie Review: New Ricky Gervais Film is a Comedy Delight
Category: Comic Films
A film review of Ghost Town, the David Koepp comedy starring Ricky Gervais from The Office, Tea Leoni and Greg Kinnear. Laugh out loud funny, but poignant too - 8/10. more...
The Mighty Boosh Live On Tour: Vince Noir and Howard Moon Hit the Road for Major Live Shows
Category: British/Australian TV (general)
The Boosh are back for an extensive tour. Dates across the UK are selling out as Vince, Howard and pals the Moon, the Hitcher and Tony Harrison perform with a live band. more...
Film Review - Quantum of Solace: 007 Out for Revenge in Action Packed Sequel to Casino Royale
Category: Action Films
Daniel Craig returns as James Bond 007 in Marc Forster's new movie Quantum of Solace. The film is a direct sequel to Casino Royale and packs a mighty punch, scoring 8/10. more...
Category: British TV
With Tennant set to leave in 2010, just who's in the running to be the new Doctor Who? John Simm, James Nesbitt, Alan Davies and Robert Carlyle have all been hotly tipped more...
Most Wanted Christmas Toys for Girls: 2008 Top Toy Picks and Best Present Ideas for Kids
Category: Kids' Toys
All the best top toys for girls this Christmas. Exciting gifts from High School Musical, Bratz, Barbie and Littlest Pet Shop, with average toy stores price guide. more...
Best of British James Bond Baddies: Is Super Spy 007 at his Finest Against Fellow Brits?
Category: British Films
Brits have portrayed some of 007's greatest ever foes. Scaramanga, Blofeld, General Orlov, Hugo Drax and more. more...
Category: Language & Style
Using conjuncts to begin sentences is common amongst respected authors and professional writers. It is also a laudable on-line writing convention. more...
Category: Foreign Films (general)
An introduction to Akira Kurosawa, the artist and film-maker who redefined cinema. The Ran director's life, movies (inc. filmography) and news of an important exhibition. more...
Film Review - Hero (2002): Jet Li Stars in Beautiful Hong Kong Action Film Ying Xiong
Category: Asian Films
A retrospective review of Yimou Zhang's impressive martial arts epic Hero. The film, starring Jet Li, Tony Leung & Maggie Cheung, smashed all box office records in China. more...
Dos and Don'ts of Setting Out a CV: What Information Should be Included on a Professional Resume
Category: Writing Resumes
Writing a Curriculum Vitae can seem a daunting task, but it helps to keep in mind the words of Bing Crosby and just "accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative". more...
TV Review of The Fixer series 1 on ITV4: Hard Hitting Drama in the Vein of La Femme Nikita
Category: British TV
An exciting crime series starring Andy Buchan, Jody Latham, Peter Mullan, Tamsin Outhwaite and Liz White. more...
Category: British TV
The mega successful Saturday night extravaganza Strictly Come Dancing is back for its sixth year with a stellar line up. more...
CERN – The Big Bang Machine: The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) Goes Live in Geneva Sept. 10, 2008
Category: Scientific Research Methods
With the much heralded switch on of the Large Hadron Collider, scientists can begin investigating conditions comparable to those at the beginning of time. more...
Volere Volare - Quirky Foreign Comedy: Film Review of Maurizio Nichetti's Hilarious Fantasy
Category: European Films
The 1991 film Volere Volare is an Italian comedy masterpiece, and a perfect introduction to foreign films for those taking their tentative first steps. more...
Category: European Films
The Knight, the Squire, Death and a game of chess. Ingmar Bergman's classic film combines myths and superstitions in a masterly narrative. more...
Category: Latin American Films
Demand for copies of Elite Squad caused a frenzy of pirate videos to flood Brazil, and on release director Padilha was arrested for daring to tarnish the image of BOPE. more...
Summer Sundae Weekender 2008: Supergrass Storm Leicester's Premier Boutique Chic Music Festival
Category: Indie Music Festivals
A fine weekend of music, comedy and civilised mayhem was dominated by stand out sets from Supergrass, The Coral, Jose Gonzalez and Noah and the Whale. more...
Category: Foreign Films (general)
Certain films carve out a niche in peoples' hearts, garnering wave after wave of new fans every generation. This article looks at 8 such contemporary foreign film gems. more...
Film Review - Children of Heaven: Majid Majidi's Film Enchants like De Sica's Bicycle Thieves
Category: Middle Eastern Films
An accessible introduction to Middle Eastern films can be found in this simple but heart wrenching drama from Iran. more...
Category: European Films
Wim Wenders is something of a wunderkind. The German director enjoys an enviable reputation as the maker of popular art-house films. more...
The Film 'M' - Fritz Lang's Classic German Drama: The Expressionist Masterpiece of a True Auteur
Category: European Films
Psychological tension abounds in this notable German Expressionist film from Austrian born director par excellence Fritz Lang. more...
Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)
How do you get more for less? Where do you go for bargains when the price of food is rising through the roof? Read on for simple money making/saving tips and advice. more...
Audrey Tautou Filmography: Films and a Brief Biography of the French Star of Amelie
Category: European Films
A list of Audrey Tautou's completed films, brief biographical information and a snapshot of what she's currently working on. more...
Category: Foreign Films (general)
A brief look at German expressionist cinema, what defines the genre and how it has influenced film noir, horror and modern cinema. more...
Women in Modern Foreign Films: Strong Roles for Leading Ladies in Art-house/Subtitled Films
Category: Foreign Films (general)
Foreign films are undoubtedly the place to discover new talent, future stars and strong, dramatic roles for women. This article looks at some of the success stories. more...
Guide to Cheap Wedding Dresses: Where to Find Beautiful Bridal Wear at Bargain Prices
Category: Wedding Style (general)
The best places to find bargain wedding dresses - from online auction sites to High Street stores - to help plan a beautiful, low budget wedding. more...
Peter Jackson – New & Recent Films: Peter Jackson's Biography: Heavenly Creatures and Beyond
Category: Australian/NZ Films
A continuing profile of Kiwi director Peter Jackson, looking at his career immediately prior to the phenomenal Lord of the Rings trilogy, as well as future projects. more...
Peter Jackson - The Early Years: Profile of the Kiwi Director Who Brought Lord of the Rings to Life
Category: Australian/NZ Films
Biography of New Zealand film director Peter Jackson, focusing on his family and the grass roots film-making of his early career. more...
10 Important Middle Eastern Films: Lawrence of Arabia, Syriana, In This World, The Cow, Persepolis
Category: Middle Eastern Films
10 important films that demonstrate how the Middle East is portrayed in cinema by talented homegrown film-makers and western directors alike. more...
The Best Movies For Kids: Films and DVDs for Holiday Fun - Horton, Shrek, Toy Story, Superman
Category: Kids Holiday Activities
A look at some of the very best films for girls and boys to watch on a rainy afternoon. The old, the new, the famous and the overlooked - dvds to entertain everyone. more...
Category: Foreign Films (general)
What distinguishes the films of French New Wave cinema icons such as Truffaut, Godard and Chabrol? How have they influenced Tarantino, Scorsese and Jeunet? more...
Category: British Films
Richardson's hard-hitting 1959 screen version of Osbourne's infamous play signaled the beginning of social realism and the angry young man in British film. more...
Amelie Film Review: Jean-Pierre Jeunet's French Masterpiece Starring Audrey Tautou
Category: European Films
A look at the unconventional, romantic film Amelie. The French Blockbuster from Jeunet, the uniquely talented director of Delicatessen and City of Lost Children. more...
Pan's Labyrinth World Cinema Win: BBC4 Rewards Guillermo Del Toro's Epic Fantasy
Category: Foreign Films (general)
A look at the BBC4 World Cinema Awards, incorporating who won the prize this year and which foreign films have been previously honored. more...
Infernal Affairs Movie Review: The Original Hong Kong Film on Which The Departed was Based
Category: Asian Films
A review of Hong Kong film Mou Gaan Dou (Infernal Affairs), starring Tony Leung and Andy Lau. Oscar winning Scorsese film The Departed was adapted from Infernal Affairs. more...
Delicatessen Film Review: Debut Feature Film From Amelie Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Category: European Films
Delicatessen, the breakthrough movie from directors Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro, takes a satirical sideswipe at a dystopian future full of oddball characters. more...
Valentine's Day Movies: Top 10 Romantic Films: Amelie, Moulin Rouge, Chocolat and More
Category: Romantic Films/Comedies (general)
A look at the best films for St. Valentine's day, with something for everyone from alternative Valentine's movies to good old fashioned romantic blockbusters. more...
Category: Modern Classical Musicians
An interview with Blue Yates, and a brief look at his burgeoning career as one of the rising stars of the classical guitar world. more...
Social Realism in British Film: Where Did the Kitchen Sink Drama Emerge From?
Category: British Films
Social realism has brought true greats of the British film industry such as Mike Leigh and Ken Loach to the fore, and as a genre it is hugely influential on modern cinema more...
British Cinema Today: British Films Are on the Up
Category: British Films
A brief look at the history of British Cinema, and the new crop of directors working on British films today. more...
The Polar Express: A Magical Christmas Experience in IMAX 3D
Category: Animated Films (general)
Enjoy Robert Zemeckis' family friendly film The Polar Express - running at selected IMAX theaters during the Christmas season in a specially re-mastered 3D version. more...
Category: British Films
Ealing is a borough of London, England and home to one of the oldest studios in the world. Ealing Studios have produced some of Britain's best loved comedy films. more...
Category: Foreign Films (general)
A look at the film career of France's bad boy actor du jour who starred in La Haine, got married to Monica Bellucci, & made his name as the go to guy for tough man roles. more...
Category: European Films
French film Le Scaphandre et le Papillon stars Mathieu Amalric as quadriplegic Jean-Do who dictates a book by blinking out the individual words with his left eye more...
Category: Foreign Films (general)
A look at the award-winning German director of Fitzcarraldo, Aguirre: The Wrath of God, Nosferatu the Vampyre, Grizzly Man and many more. more...
Film - Man On Wire: The Artistic Crime of the Century
Category: British Films
A documentary film about Philippe Petit - the man who walked on a tightrope between the twin towers of the World Trade Centre in 1974 more...
Tim Roth – Best Ever Screen Roles: The British Actor's Stand Out Performances on Film and TV
Category: Foreign Films (general)
The top 10 career defining roles of London born but US based actor Tim Roth who played Mr Orange, Vincent Van Gogh, grubby angel Skellig and many more more...
Film Review - Terminator Salvation: Christian Bale and Sam Worthington in McG's Franchise Relaunch
Category: Action Films
The 4th Terminator movie Terminator Salvation or T4 is set in the future of 2018 - after Judgement Day has happened the survivors form a resistance to fight the machines more...
Category: British Films
A bitter-sweet comedy about a loser postman who receives words of wisdom from his hero the philosophical football legend Eric Cantona more...
Les Amants du Pont-Neuf: A Film by Leos Carax Starring Juliette Binoche
Category: European Films
The infamous production problems, funding problems & delays that besieged the French director Leos Carax's film The Lovers on the Bridge caused unfair critical reception more...
Category: European Films
French film movement synonymous with slick stylised imagery and associated with names such as director Luc Besson & actors Beatrice Dalle, Juliette Binoche & Denis Lavant more...
Akira Kurosawa's Film Seven Samurai: One of the Best and Most Popular Foreign Films of All Time
Category: Asian Films
The inspiration for John Sturges' Magnificent Seven, classic Japanese film Seven Samurai (Shichi-nin no samurai) still regularly tops best ever foreign film lists. more...
Category: Folk Music (general)
Lead singer from little known indie/folk band receives plaudit for song "The Last of the Melting Snow" alongside mighty works from Elbow and The Last Shadow Puppets. more...
Film - Pather Panchali: Satyajit Ray's Classic Movie About a Poor Bengali Family
Category: Asian Films
The first part of Ray's Apu trilogy of films, which includes Aparajito and The World of Apu, was this tragic coming of age tale. more...
Michael Sheen Actor Profile: A Look at the British Star of The Damned United and Frost/Nixon
Category: British Films
Profile of Welsh actor Michael Sheen, including short bio, career history, trivia and movie recommendations. more...
Film Review - The Hide: Director Marek Losey's Debut Film is a Very British Thriller
Category: British Films
Starring Phil Campbell and Alex MacQueen, tension-filled drama The Hide premiered in the UK on Film 4, February 2009. more...
Film Review - Zatoichi: Takeshi Kitano's 2003 Movie About a Blind Master Swordsman
Category: Asian Films
Revered Japanese auteur Beat Takeshi is writer, director, editor and star of this classic film re-make - Zatoichi The Blind Swordsman. more...
Slumdog Millionaire Wins Big at the Baftas: Danny Boyle's Mumbai Masterpiece Takes Home 7 BAFTAs
Category: British Films
Find out who won what at the 2009 Baftas, including the incredible story of Slumdog Millionaire and the academy fellowship award to Terry Gilliam. more...
Rutger Hauer Actor Profile: The Career Highlights of Holland's Most Famous Acting Prodigy
Category: Foreign Films (general)
The Dutch star of Blade Runner, The Hitcher, Flesh and Blood, and the upcoming biopic of South African poet Ingrid Jonker Smoke and Ochre more...
Category: Prime Time Dramas
The Wire has a growing army of loyal fans. It's even President Obama's favorite show. What makes it so special? The writing? The actors? Or maybe it's just everything... more...
Guide to Writing a Screenplay: How to Write a Professional Script With the Correct Layout
Category: Writing for Stage/Screen (general)
Hints and tips on writing for films and TV -- including free screenplay software to help with correct formatting and script presentation more...
The Making of the Film Riff Raff: The British Movie Starring Robert Carlyle by Director Ken Loach
Category: British Films
Ken Loach's unsurpassed film Riff Raff is a remarkable emotional roller-coaster, which launched the careers of both Robert Carlyle and Ricky Tomlinson. more...
Filmography of Robert Carlyle: A Look at the Complete Film/TV History of Scotland's Greatest Actor
Category: British Films
The career defining roles of Glasgow's own Robert Carlyle, including Cracker, Trainspotting, The Full Monty and Hamish Macbeth. more...
Goodfellas Film Review: A Retrospective Look at Martin Scorsese's Epic Gangster Movie
Category: Film Dramas (general)
Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Lorraine Bracco, the Goodfellas film is surely one of Martin Scorsese's greatest ever cinematic achievements. more...
Category: Film Dramas Based on Books
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil was based on a bestseller, but the film's failure to engage in the drama leaves it more like the bland dressed up as the beautiful more...
Drive Me Crazy Film Review: John Schultz's Witty Teen Romance Starring Melissa Joan Hart
Category: Romantic Comedy Films
A fluffy teen rom-com that adds up to more than the sum of its parts, Drive Me Crazy is a movie inspired by youth culture director supreme John Hughes. 7/10 more...
Mike Leigh – British Auteur: A Look at the Movies and Career of Britain's Greatest Film Director.
Category: British Films
Mike Leigh's best films, including Abigail's Party, and his famous method of improvising with actors such as David Thewlis and Sally Hawkins to develop scripts. more...
Top 10 Xmas Pre-school Toys 2008: Great Christmas Gifts for Infants with Price Guide.
Category: Kids' Toys
The pick of the best toys for infant boys and girls including Thomas the Tank Engine, Peppa Pig, Bob the Builder and Roary the Racing Car. more...
How to Make a Simple Roux Sauce: Guide to Creating a Creamy White Bechamel Sauce
Category: Cooking Basics
This creamy white sauce is the basis for many tasty dishes such as pasta bakes, lasagna and cauliflower cheese. more...
The True Story Behind Film The Wave: The American School That Inspired the German Movie Die Welle
Category: European Films
The German film The Wave is a frightening tale of social conformity based on actual events that took place in Palo Alto, California. more...
Great Books for Kids - Pre-schoolers to Teens: Christmas Gift Ideas for Children Who Love Reading
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Recommended books for kids including Dr Seuss, Shirley Hughes, Roald Dahl and Lauren Child.
All great Christmas presents for kids who are young readers.
more...
How to Cook for a Vegetarian: Easy All Inclusive Catering for Veggies in a Meat-Eating Family
Category: Vegetarian Cuisine (general)
Recommended vegetarian food products and a simple guide to cooking a roast dinner suitable for both veggies and meat-eaters. more...
The Best Foreign Films of 2008: Great Action, Horror and Independent Movies from World Cinema
Category: Foreign Films (general)
The year's best foreign language movies, from award-winning French film The Class to remastered Kung Fu classic Ashes of Time Redux. World Cinema to rival Hollywood films more...
Category: British Films
The celebrity packed premiere of new James Bond film Quantum of Solace took place Weds. 29th Oct. The film opens nationwide from Oct 31st. more...
Best Christmas Toys For Boys: A Selection of Popular Games and Top Toy Presents for Kids This Xmas
Category: Kids' Toys
A pick of this Christmas' most wanted presents including WALL-E, Gormiti, Transformers, Air Hogs, Star Wars toys and Bakugan. more...
USA Top Toys of the Year 2008: Great Christmas Present Ideas for Kids
Category: Kids' Toys
A heads up on the very best toys of the year, all sure to be in great demand with Santa this year. Air Hogs, Transformers, Lego, Moon Sand, Hannah Montana etc. more...
Devin Harris gets Hustled by a Street Baller: Amateur Player Stuart Tanner Slam Dunks NBA Star
Category: Basketball (general)
The newest Internet sensation is a clip of amateur basketball enthusiast Stuart Tanner playing one on one with New Jersey Nets pro Devin Harris. more...
In Tribute to Paul Newman: Random Acts of Kindness to Honor Hollywood's King of Cool
Category: Film Stars
Hollywood has lost a true star. Respect the memory of this great man by showing kindness to family and friends. more...
Review - The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: Halloween Horror From a Classic German Expressionist Film
Category: European Films
Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari was one of the leading films of the Expressionist cinema movement during 1920s Germany. Read on for critical and contextual analysis. more...
Category: European Films
Nikita is a stunning cinematic example of director Luc Besson performing at the very top of his game. more...
Famous Movie Locations - Trinity Car Park: Iconic Building Featured in Get Carter
Category: British Films
Get Carter was the British gangster movie that re-defined the genre. Its use of ugly, urban locations and architecture served to heighten the realism. more...
Classic British Film - Get Carter: Michael Caine Excels in Best Ever Gangster Film
Category: British Films
Get Carter is a nihilistic gangster flick brought to life by a career defining performance from Michael Caine. more...
Category: British Poetry
Classical guitarist Blue Yates has published a book of poetry. Read on for extracts and overview. more...
Killer Abs - The Best Ever Stomach Exercises: Quickest Way to a Flat, Toned Tummy
Category: Fitness (general)
The best way to stay in shape is through exercise and healthy eating. Read on for ace flat stomach exercise tips. more...
Director Profile - Christopher Nolan: British Director of Batman Begins, Memento and Dark Knight
Category: British Films
Who is Christopher Nolan and how has he managed to re-invent the Batman franchise? Read on to discover more of the man and his astonishing films. more...
Profile of Oscar Winning Actor Marion Cotillard: From Taxi to La Vie En Rose to Public Enemies
Category: Foreign Films (general)
A look at the career of French superstar Marion Cotillard, her life in films and her future projects with Michael Mann and Rob Marshall. more...
Category: Foreign Films (general)
A weekend in the country descends into chaos for a down-on-their-luck pair of resting actors Withnail (Richard E. Grant) and Marwood (Paul McGann). more...
Category: Animated Films (general)
Astounding! Andrew Stanton, writer/director of Finding Nemo, has a masterpiece on his hands with WALL-E. more...
London With Kids – South Bank Guide: Child Friendly Places to Visit in England's Capital City
Category: England Travel
London's South Bank has been regenerated by a lively array of shops, restaurants and places of cultural interest, many of which are great for kids! more...
Category: British TV
The final episode of Season 4 was full of drama, tension, passion and sorrow. What's next for the intrepid time traveller? Will there be a new Doctor? more...
Category: Foreign Films (general)
Guillermo del Toro wrote/directed the foreign film Pan's Labyrinth, picking up pretty much every award going in the process. He's also set to direct the new Hobbit films. more...
The Best Foodie Films: 8 Great Foreign Films About Food - From Big Night to Babette's Feast
Category: Foreign Films (general)
The best foreign films about food have the power to tempt and tantalise with their sumptuous imagery. Here's a look at some of the very best dramas about food. more...
Dark Knight – New Batman Trailer: Latest Enticing Promo Clip for Christopher Nolan's 2nd Batman Film
Category: Action Films
The hotly anticipated 2nd Christopher Nolan Batman film The Dark Knight premiers in July. Pre-release buzz is gathering momentum. more...
Cantet's The Class Wins 2008 Palme d'Or: French Film Awarded Top Prize at Cannes Film Festival 2008
Category: Foreign Films (general)
Laurent Cantet's French film The Class is hailed a masterpiece by the 2008 Palme d'Or Jury at Cannes. more...
Pan's Labyrinth Film Review: Is Guillermo Del Toro's Award Winning Masterpiece Worth the Hype?
Category: European Films
A look at the Spanish language epic which redefined the fantasy genre, the effect of the advertising campaign that launched it, and the merit of the resulting film. more...
Category: Australian/NZ Films
Peter Jackson's filmography from 1996 to present, listed by year of release and including synopses. Plus a look at future projects for Jackson circa 2008-9 more...
Peter Jackson Films 1987 - 1995: Braindead, Bad Taste, Heavenly Creatures, and More...
Category: Australian/NZ Films
A complete and extensive list of all the films Peter Jackson has made, from 1987 - 1995, broken down by year of release and including short synopses. more...
Category: Foreign Films (general)
A brief career history of Gael Garcia Bernal, the talented young Mexican actor, star of Motorcycle Diaries and Amores Perros. Plus current projects circa 2008/9 more...
Amores Perros Film Overview: The Effect of Inarritu's Debut Film Starring Gael Garcia Bernal
Category: Latin American Films
A look back at the 2000 film Amores Perros which brought its director Inarritu and star Bernal to the attention of the world. more...
5 Greatest Classic Foreign Films: Timeless Movies Everyone Should See From M to Bicycle Thieves
Category: Foreign Films (general)
5 famous foreign films everyone should see - if not on the big screen then certainly on dvd, a great way to enable the classics to reach an eager new audience. more...
Simple T'ai Chi Chuan Exercises: Beginners Guide to Soft Martial Arts - Improve Breathing and Health
Category: Fitness (general)
These simple, easy to perform T'ai Chi exercises will help improve breathing, calm the mind and increase energy flow. more...
Get Fit, Stay Healthy, Live Happy: Top Tips for a Longer, Healthier, Happy Life
Category: Fitness (general)
Simple lifestyle changes to improve health and well-being, from increasing amounts of fruit and vegetables in your diet to giving up smoking and becoming an optimist. more...
Being Human - Pilot Episode: New BBC3 Drama About a Flat-Sharing Vampire, Werewolf and Ghost
Category: British TV
Starring Guy Flanagan, Russell Tovey and Andrea Riseborough, Being Human is a dark comedy drama from the pen of Toby Whithouse, about the flatmates from hell. more...
Eagle vs Shark Film Review: Offbeat Comedy Starring Flight of the Conchords' Jemaine Clement
Category: Australian/NZ Films
A review of Eagle vs Shark, released on DVD Jan 2008. This unorthodox Antipodean film will appeal to fans of Napoleon Dynamite and Flight of the Conchords. more...
A Tribute to Heath Ledger: The Aussie Brokeback Mountain Star Who Died Tragically Young
Category: Australian/NZ Films
Australian Heath Ledger passed away on January 22nd 2008. He will be sadly missed by family, friends and fans the world over. more...
The Films of Jean-Pierre Jeunet: A Biography of the Distinctive French Film Director of Amelie Fame
Category: European Films
A look at the individualistic director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, and his contributions to cinema past, present and future. more...
BAFTAs 2008 – The British Oscars: British Film Awards Set to Bring Glitz and Glamour to London
Category: Film/TV Industry (general)
On February 10th Britain's answer to the Oscars, the BAFTAs, will be presented at The Royal Opera House in London. Find out all about the BAFTAs and who's been nominated. more...
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning: A Review of the Classic Kitchen Sink Drama
Category: British Films
Director Karel Reisz's Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, the classic story of an angry young man, heralded a new kind of cinema for British audiences. more...
It's a Wonderful Life: A Review of the Classic Christmas Movie
Category: Classic Films (general)
A look at the legacy of It's A Wonderful Life, the classic Christmas film that tops all the polls when it comes to festive favorites. more...
Category: Drama DVD Reviews
Christmas is just around the corner, so here are a few film ideas to entertain everyone during the holidays. From family friendly films, to big action blockbusters. more...
10 Classic Movies for Christmas: White Christmas, It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th St and More
Category: Classic Films (general)
It's that time of year again when thoughts turn to all things festive. Here are 10 classic movies to get you in the mood for Christmas. more...
The Mighty Boosh - Series Three: Vince Noir and Howard Moon are Back with a Vengeance!
Category: British TV
Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt return with a triumphant third series of the weirdly inventive comedy show The Mighty Boosh. What can we expect from the boys this time? more...
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