Danny Boyle is one of my favourite directors. From Shallow Grave in 1994 to 127 Hours in 2010, his work has stimulated and inspired me. I re-watched Trainspotting the other…
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Readers of last week's column will know that I am currently overseas on a quest, a mission - a pursuit if you prefer - hoping to discover a new kind…
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To really understand a country you have to go and live there - embed yourself with the people, soak up the culture. If you don’t have the time or inclination…
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Is it too early to suggest that we might be living in a golden age of cinema? Think of the filmmakers working in the commercial realm these days who have…
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After nearly three and a half years of producing this cinemagoers’ consumer guide, perhaps its time for a statement of intent. A manifesto, if you will. Something to place these…
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According to the venerable IMDb.com, before Show of Hands the only feature films to be shot in New Plymouth were The Last Samurai (sort of) and something called Mad Mission…
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