Short Films
Reviews of short films available to watch online, rent or download on VOD.
VOD short film review: The Muse
April 17, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: This contains mild spoilers.
There’s something about Ben Whishaw that makes him fascinating to watch.
A veteran of the stage, his mellifluous vocals have enchanted on screen for years, whether that’s the clipped delivery of 007’s Q, the … Read More
Short film review: Power/Rangers (dark and gritty reboot by Joseph Kahn)
February 25, 2015 | David Farnor“Dark and gritty” are the first words that spring to mind when you see Power/Rangers, the fan reboot made by Joseph Kahn and Adi Shankar. Of course, they’re also the words that spring to mind when you see almost any … Read More
Short film review: Oscar-nominated live action shorts (2015)
February 22, 2015 | David FarnorShort films are a sadly overlooked part of awards season, but the VOD release of this year’s Oscar-nominated shorts on Vimeo and iTunes means that the talent and creativity behind this year’s miniature gems can be seen by as wide … Read More
Short film review: Oscar-nominated animated shorts 2015
February 22, 2015 | David FarnorShort films are a sadly overlooked part of awards season, but the VOD release of this year’s Oscar-nominated shorts on Vimeo and iTunes means that the talent and creativity behind this year’s miniature gems can be seen by as wide … Read More
Short film review: The Karman Line
February 9, 2015 | David FarnorFresh from its BAFTA nomination for Best Short Film, The Karman Line is available to watch online from today on We Are Colony and iTunes.
Illness can pull a family apart. In Sarah’s case, that actually happens, when she contracts … Read More
Disney+ short film review: Toy Story That Time Forgot
December 6, 2014 | David FarnorPixar’s knowingly sweet dino-adventure is laugh-out-loud funny.Read More
UK iTunes short film review: 82
October 27, 2014 | David Farnor“Please Mr. Postman look and see / If there’s a letter in your bag for me. / Why’s it takin’ such a long time / For me to hear from that boy of mine.”
In the case of Nick Moran’s … Read More
VOD short film review: Waving at Trains
October 13, 2014 | David FarnorShort film Waving at Trains is released through indie VOD platform We Are Colony today. We take a look at one of Pete Postlethwaite’s final performances.
People play with model trains for all sorts of reasons. Fascination with mechanics. … Read More
Short film review: BEAT (starring Ben Whishaw)
September 11, 2014 | David FarnorGot a little rhythm, a rhythm, a rhythm / That pit-a-pats through my brain / So darn persistant / The day isn’t distant / When it’ll drive me insane.
A man is lying down. He stares into the distance. He … Read More
iTunes short film review: Little Favour
November 5, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Patrick Viktor Monroe Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Salmon, Paris Winter Monroe, Nick Moran Watch online: iTunes
Benedict Cumberbatch is surely the world’s busiest man. This year alone, he has worked on seven films. But while he romps into cinemas … Read More