Author: James Slaymaker
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Review: Knight of Cups
Writer James Slaymaker praises Terrence Malicks latest film.
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“My inspiration to make films is my love for saying something to people without using words”: A conversation with student filmmaker Leo Barton
Collaborating with his filmmaking partner Iman Bahmanabadi, first year film student Leo Barton has created over 30 short films, released through his own production company Thinc. One of the most recent is Cycle, a 10 minute, silent romance which won top honours at the University’s first student film festival (it can be viewed below). Representing The […]
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Slaying-It: Male Porn Star or Character Played By John Wayne ?
In his latest column, James Slaymaker poses the question on everybody’s lips.
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Slay-ing it: I Am the Girl Who Exists Only to Facilitate Your Dumb Coming of Age
The manic pixie dream girl?
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Slay-ing it: Now I look and look around and there’s so many Kanyes!
How does one define beauty when its aesthetics have become easily to replicate and associated with advertisements?
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New trailer for 88:88 is released – watch
Isiah Medina’s debut feature has received a new trailer, but has yet to get a UK distribution date.
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Review: Youth
Paolo Sorrentino’s follow up to The Great Beauty really isn’t worth any praise, says James Slaymaker.
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Blu-ray Review: The Jacques Rivette Collection
This invaluable box-set from the late French director is an essential for cinema fans, says James Slaymaker.
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The Edge’s Advent Calendar: Alternative Christmas Movies
For December 22nd, those a little tired of the same old Christmas films might take a little inspiration from James Slaymaker’s suggestions.
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Slay-ing It: May The Schwartz Be With You
In the first of his regular column posts, James Slaymaker talks about the work of Jason Schwartzmann.
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Nominations for 2015 Independent Spirit Awards are announced
Cate Blanchett’s latest film, Carol, heads up this year’s nominations, with further nods given to Beasts of No Nation, Spotlight and Tangerine.
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Review: Love
Controversial filmmaker Gapar Noé’s latest film is unlike anything else you’ll see this year, says James Slaymaker.
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Review: The Vatican Tapes
Mark Neveldine’s first solo outing is visually astounding, says James Slaymaker.
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Blu-ray Review: Pasolini
Abel Ferrara’s chronicling of the final day of Pier Paolo Pasolini is one of his finest achievements, says James Slaymaker.