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Author: Stefan Pape

  • Men, Women and Children review

    “the vast array of characters are mostly unsympathetic and at times, deplorable”… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • Black Sea review

    “in this case the innovative filmmaker takes too much of a generic turn, resulting in a thriller that doesn’t feel in any way unique”… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • Flickreel’s 5 Top Films to See in December

    Our pick of the 5 top films to see in December. Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • Paddington review

    “Preaching a positive, political message to children in an accessible and playful manner, without compromising the entertainment and frivolity of a production is by no means an easy task. However it’s something that director Paul King has accomplished with ease in his cinematic reimagining of Paddington – as we explore acceptance and prejudice in an… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • Horrible Bosses 2 review

    “in this superfluous sequel, our protagonists aren’t discernible, victimised employees anymore: they’re three imbeciles who are impossible to invest in”… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • Get On Up review

    “Chadwick Boseman was only recently confirmed to be entering the Marvel universe as the emphatic superhero the Black Panther, and while such news left many a film fan scratching their heads as to who this young actor is, it should be a question that’s easier to answer when James Brown biopic Get On Up has… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • The Homesman review

    “Though famed, primarily, for his work in front of the screen, Tommy Lee Jones has proven himself behind the camera too, as following on from his directorial endeavour The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada back in 2005, comes his long-awaited sophomore feature The Homesman, which sees the esteemed performer taking on the lead role, too”… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • Winter Sleep review

    “This slow-burning, minimalist slice of art-house cinema has a tension bubbling underneath it throughout”… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • My Old Lady review

    “A staple, influential figure on Broadway for decades – having written over 70 stage plays – the veteran creative force that is Israel Horovitz, now at the age of 75, takes his seat in the director’s chair for the very first time, presenting light-hearted drama My Old Lady, which is based on one of his… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape

  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 review

    “there is an overwhelming sense as you reach this film’s finale, that the final Suzanne Collins novel does not need to be split into two separate films”… Read More >

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    Stefan Pape