Shrek Forever After

“Abandon all hope ye who enter here”. Such reads the sign that confronts Queen Lillian and King Harold as they approach the unfriendly terrain of Rumpelstiltskin’s land in the opening scene of Shrek Forever After. 93 minutes later and you are left wondering who the words were really directed at. Beneath the fireworks of what has been celebrated as the the final chapter of a universally adored franchise lies an apology for an exit that is more dogged than triumphant.

Reel Borehamwood, a Reel Independent Cinema?

INDEPENDENT CINEMAS UNITE. The words rang through the air like the distant cry of Mel Gibson riding into battle on the Scottish highlands. I had to support a small venue. It was for duty. For honour.

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five DVD Review

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five sees Po return to teach a rabble of young bunnies the philosophy of the ancient Chinese art. The short animated feature, originally a deluxe DVD extra, is now a film in its own right. But is it cute and succinct or a not-so-secret attempt to simply rake in more money?

Save The UK Film Council: 28 Weeks Later DVD Review

So, the UK Film Council is to be axed. There are really only two things to do in reaction to such baffling news: a) follow in the steps of over 12,000 film fans and sign our official online petition here b) then proceed to remind yourselves of what the UKFC has brought to our screens in the last ten years, starting with the exhilarating horror sequel 28 Weeks Later.

Meat Love Don't Cost a Thing

We explore the low-budget short films of Jan Svankmajer, and ask whether escapism needs to be an expensive venture...