FILM REVIEW – Julia Varvara’s “Adam Morse and Gary Beadle deliver with professional finesse that few can equal”

A film review by Jamie Richardson It’s an everyday occurrence to have a conversation with a friend, a work colleague or even a stranger. When your job is to talk with people in-depth and even someone with a deranged mind the conversation becomes unsettling, to say the least! I take my hat off to those who have chosen this profession, in the case of Julia … Continue reading FILM REVIEW – Julia Varvara’s “Adam Morse and Gary Beadle deliver with professional finesse that few can equal”

OSCAR SHORT FILM REVIEW – MY EYES – “A Worthy OSCAR Contender”

A film review by Jamie Richardson “He has my eyes,” is the only reference given by a lady driving her car on a wet and windy day; mesmerised by the road juggler who in her eyes looks familiar, she is willing to bear the road rage of drivers to pay him.  Unable to pay the juggler at the time the lady circles the streets looking … Continue reading OSCAR SHORT FILM REVIEW – MY EYES – “A Worthy OSCAR Contender”

OSCAR SHORT FILM REVIEW – GOODNIGHT HENRY: Starring Joseph Marcell from Fresh Prince of BelAir

Joseph Marcell who played the butler in Fresh Prince of BelAir; plays the role of butler Mr. Pageant, an actor of extraordinary talent, his comedic deadpan delivery of dialogue has been copied by many and has yet to be equalled.  The script written by Isher Sahota superbly complements the film; it gives the actors the freedom to really come out in this period drama. Rosalind, … Continue reading OSCAR SHORT FILM REVIEW – GOODNIGHT HENRY: Starring Joseph Marcell from Fresh Prince of BelAir

OSCAR SHORT FILM REVIEW- SPOTLESS: Poverty its many levels and the devastating mental effect on individuals and family life

The opening scene of rundown apartment blocks conjured images of economic inequality, poor education, gang violence, and more. The film opens up on an average, early morning scene in which a young woman realises her monthly menstrual cycle has begun and there are no period products for her to access in their home.  Director Emma Branderhorst has approached female periods with subtlety and resolve to … Continue reading OSCAR SHORT FILM REVIEW- SPOTLESS: Poverty its many levels and the devastating mental effect on individuals and family life

OSCAR SHORT FILM REVIEW – WAR OF COLORS- I am different not by choice but by birth and I stand proud, I stand tall, I make no apology because I am who I am ‘This is Me!’

Albinism: a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white) and the eyes (which are usually pink). Diandra Forrest is a person with albinism, as Rue, she delivers the role with an intense maturity that only someone living in that daily nightmare can. The whole emotion and intensity are further accentuated by the script which is hard-hitting and hurtful to listen.  The … Continue reading OSCAR SHORT FILM REVIEW – WAR OF COLORS- I am different not by choice but by birth and I stand proud, I stand tall, I make no apology because I am who I am ‘This is Me!’