Posts By Martyn Conterio
Cannes 2017 reviews round-up: Good Time, The Beguiled, Happy End, How to Talk to Girls at Parties, The Double Lover
May 27, 2017 | Martyn ConterioIn Cannes’ 70th year, the world’s pre-eminent film festival has an official selection of hugely promising titles – the kind of titles that streaming services Netflix, Amazon and MUBI will be bidding fiercely to acquire for their own content roster. … Read More
Cannes 2017 reviews round-up: Ismael’s Ghosts, Loveless, A Prayer Before Dawn, April’s Daughter, Redoubtable
May 24, 2017 | Martyn ConterioIn Cannes’ 70th year, the world’s pre-eminent film festival has an official selection of hugely promising titles – the kind of titles that streaming services Netflix, Amazon and MUBI will be bidding fiercely to acquire for their own content roster. … Read More
VOD film review: Wonderstruck
May 18, 2017 | Martyn ConterioA charming cinematic rhapsody by a director at the top of his game.Read More
Photo Tour: The Twin Peaks locations you can visit in real life
May 14, 2017 | Martyn ConterioWith Twin Peaks’ return almost upon us, we take a photo tour of the real life locations behind David Lynch and Mark Frost’s series. Never seen Twin Peaks? Catch up with our reviews of Season 1 and 2 here.
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Into the Red Room: A look back at Twin Peaks Season 2
April 22, 2017 | Martyn ConterioWith one month to go until Twin Peaks returns for all-new episodes, we look back at the second season of David Lynch’s classic show. Warning: This contains spoilers for Season 1 and 2. Not seen either? Read our guide to … Read More
VOD film review: Café Society
December 26, 2016 | Martyn ConterioDirector: Woody Allen Cast: Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg, Steve Carrell, Parker Posey, Corey Stoll Watch Cafe Society online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play
Amazon Prime Video film review: Gimme Danger
November 18, 2016 | Martyn ConterioJarmusch’s documentary avoids hero-worshipping to make a film that thrives off The Stooges’ mad energy and rockin’ power. Read More
Netflix UK film review: Amanda Knox
September 26, 2016 | Martyn ConterioDirectors: Rod Blackhurst, Brian McGinn Cast: Amanda Knox Watch Amanda Knox online in the UK: Netflix
On 1st November 2007, British foreign exchange student Meredith Kercher was murdered at home in the Italian town of Perugia. A few days into … Read More
Netflix and kill: Top underrated horror films on Netflix UK
August 24, 2016 | Martyn ConterioWhen Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard discussed his theory “the anxiety of freedom”, he was clearly talking about what to watch on Netflix. There are so many films to choose from, it’s difficult to know where to start. It can feel … Read More
VOD film review: Fire at Sea
June 10, 2016 | Martyn ConterioA daring and virtuosic exploration of a modern humanitarian crisis.Read More