Author: Stefan Pape
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Cult of Cumberbatch
Our feature looking at the career of Benedict Cumberbatch so far. Read More >
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The Imitation Game review
“The Imitation Game excels in the marriage of the more race-against-time aspects of the narrative – in how this team of cryptanalysts desperately attempt to crack the Enigma – with the intimate character study of a troubled, complex man, harbouring what was considered to be a dangerous secret.” Read More >
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The Drop review
“When Belgian filmmaker Michael R. Roskam released the affecting drama Bullhead in 2011, there was a sense that we were witnessing the start of what could potentially be a prosperous career – which was lated confirmed with an Oscar nomination for his efforts. His sophomore endeavour, The Drop, signals an intention to break into Hollywood,… Read More >
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Say When review
“Say When works for one simple reason: Megan. She’s a fascinating entry point into this tale, as a distinctively flawed protagonist.” Read More >
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Interstellar review
“There are few dates on the cinematic calendar that stir up the public’s interest quite like a new Christopher Nolan flick. Having been occupied in Gotham City for the past few years, sandwiched in-between his superhero ventures Nolan released provocative, challenging thrillers, The Prestige and Inception. He’s now back with an equally convoluted and cerebral… Read More >
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The Rise of Matthew McConaughey
“It all began with The Lincoln Lawyer. Up until that point in Matthew McConaughey’s career, he was renowned predominantly for appearing in cliched, tedious romantic comedies, and being the butt of several jokes in Family Guy. Then, in 2011, Brad Furman took a punt on him”… Read More >
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Flickreel’s 5 Must See Movies in November
Our pick of the 5 films you must see in November. Read More >
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Nightcrawler review
“It’s very easy to roll your eyes when an actor decides to either shed a lot of weight for a role, or pile it on. The idea that they’ve got one eye on the awards season often provokes the simple question of, “is it really necessary?” Well in Dan Gilroy’s Nightcrawler, featuring a gaunt Jake… Read More >
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Horns review
“There’s too evident an attempt to gain cult status with this offering as well, which is to the film’s detriment. While the filmmakers persistent deviation from the more intimate, emotional aspects, is frustrating at times”… Read More >
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Iranian Cinema: This is a Golden Age
“As the annual independent London Iranian Film Festival nears its opening night, Flickreel are casting an eye over one of the most innovative and significant nations in world cinema, which is currently going through something of a golden era, as it flourishes in the contemporary market with films that can be as genial as they… Read More >
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