The Work of Mike Leigh
He works tirelessly creating: drama, comedy, pathos, empathy, nihilism and hope through an orchestra of characters and creative endeavour.
Articles
Stories on all things film.
Editors
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Shaquilla AlexanderFounder/Editor-in-Chief
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Dr Sara AndersdotterContributing Editor -
Dr Louis BaymanContributing Editor
Writers
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Paul LaightFeature Writer -
Shaquilla AlexanderInterviews/Auteurs
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Jon RobertsFeature Writer -
Alex WalkerFeature Writer
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Joe TempleOnes To Watch
Auteur: Alejandro Jodorowsky
Known by cult cinema fans as the master of the surreal, Chilean-French filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky presents avant-garde images that challenge …
Telling Stories with Style: The Tropes of Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino is a powerhouse of cinema. He has proved consistently since his debut film Reservoir Dogs (1992) right up …
Auteur: Kevin Smith
An idol to students and Gen X-ers alike, Kevin Smith has been an inspiration to many. His films have appealed …
The Magnificent Magician: Christopher Nolan and Complex Narratives
Christopher Nolan is one of the most prestigious names in Hollywood. It’s difficult to find a filmmaker who has such …
Auteur: Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson is a visually and thematically strong director and, although he has not completed a large portfolio of work, …
Auteur: Guillermo Del Toro
With a Lovecraftian influence drawing an innocence and sympathy from the grotesque, Guillermo Del Toro’s dark storytelling roots blossom into …
Auteur: John Carpenter
“In France, I’m an auteur, in Germany a filmmaker, in England a genre film director, in the USA a bum!” …
