“Amadeus” (1984) Revisited Fresh from a trip to Mozart’s house in Vienna, I thought it would be interesting, once I returned to London, to revisit the acclaimed movie Amadeus, made in the 1980s. The story goes that ...
Looking Through Hitchcock’s Rear Window “Some of our most exquisite murders have been domestic, performed with tenderness in simple, homey places like the kitchen table.” – Alfred Hitchcock ...
Overlooked Indie Movies from 1975-1980 As restrictions on language, sexuality and violence loosened up, the 1970s became a decade of experimentation – with sex and drugs, and with literature and film. It was a time of st...
Independent Filmmaker’s Ball 2018 Raindance announces the 5th Annual Independent Filmmaker’s Ball, UK’s top indie film party at the Café de Paris, 18th April The Independent Filmmaker’s Ball, the fundraising gala for the Indep...
The Great British Easter Egg Hunt Just like some other traditions of the 2010s Easter can be a bit of a let-down. One of the biggies is that no-one seems to be 100% on what it actually means. And how did the stuff about rabbits...
Underrated Thriller movies 1990-1995 Thrillers are defined by the moods they elicit – they aim to give viewers heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, anticipation or anxiety. These films pursue one goal – to k...