It’s been 40 years since the 1976 version of Stephen King’s Carrie. In The Middle considers how the representation of this cult figure has changed since the film originally showed. The original version of Carrie (1976), directed […]
Review: Arrival – a melancholy must-see
Arrival is the film of intelligence and emotional depth which Independence Day decided to forgo, in favour of patriotic flag-waving and Will Smith punching aliens. Both films begin with a mysterious collection of alien spacecraft […]
Short film exhibition at The Tetley
Located in the edgiest industrial corner of the impressive Tetley building, a showing of 9 short films showcasing the talent (and especially diversity) of northern England took place. As is usually the case with short […]
The Arts Netflix Weekend Watchlist: Vol 9
At this point in the year, winter break seems just around the corner: our hands are aching for some pen-less free time, and our brains are shutting down in anticipation of some concentration-free relaxation. Now […]
The Arts Netflix Weekend Watchlist: Vol 8
The maelstrom of deadlines is behind you and whilst you should be celebrating, the fact that a giant cheesy wotsit with about the same political skill is about to take up residence in the White […]
Orchestral Horror in Hyde Park
This Halloween season, Hyde Park Picture House played host for two sold out screenings of 2014 horror film It Follows, with a live orchestra thrown in for good measure. The event was organised by Red […]
The Top 5 Marvel Films
With the release of Marvel’s Doctor Strange, here is a look back at some of the best marvel movies over the last couple of decades. The Avengers Joss Whedon’s entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe […]
Review: Revolution – A New Art for a New World
Making its debut at the Vue ciema in Kirkstall on the 10th of November, Margy Kinmoth’s Revolution: New Art for a New World is a fascinating, if slightly dense insight into the Russian revolution, and […]
Andrea Arnold & Ken Loach: Re-vitalising Cinema
With the recent releases of both American Honey and I, Daniel Blake, In The Middle takes a closer look at two of Britain‘s finest filmmakers… Andrea Arnold is one of the most celebrated British filmmakers […]
Review: Queen of Katwe – a bright and moving experience
Queen of Katwe is a beautiful looking, sensitively made sports film that surmounts the cliches of its genre. The talent of Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo and the beautiful directing delivers a dynamic and bustling […]
Review: I, Daniel Blake – highlights the uncomfortable truth
After winning the Palme D’or – the oldest recipient in the award‘s history – Ken Loach is back in UK cinemas this week with I, Daniel Blake, a story of the titular Tyneside joiner (Dave […]
Review: The Accountant – A fun ride but doesn’t quite add up
With the star power of Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick, this film is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The Accountant tells the story of Christian Wolff, a maths whizz who works […]