The short film shot from a filmmaker’s room during lockdown has already become somewhat of a cliché (Mati Diop’s In My Room being a highlight of the genre). This view out of a London window during Covid lockdown fits firmly into that category, but filmmaker John Smith adds a political edge that makes this stand … Continue reading Citadel (Review)
Tag: london
Blue Story (Review)
Sometimes good enough is, well, good enough. This is certainly true of Blue Story, a film with a clear audience in mind that does exactly what it needs to do for that audience. It's a film about the spiralling consequences of gang culture in London, specifically focusing on the black community. The almost Shakespearean story … Continue reading Blue Story (Review)