We take a look at the cinematic offerings of 2015 with ten must-see modern classics from ten years ago… The last few years have seen a nice upswing in the amount of creatively ambitious and interesting auteur indie films. Sure, the tentpole market has been a tad dour, but the rise of enthralling indie cinema […]
Scarlett Johansson to star in psychological thriller Tangerine
Scarlett Johansson has signed on to star in the psychological thriller Tangerine, which will reunite her with her Hail, Caesar! co-star George Clooney, who is producing the film alongside Grant Heslov. Based on Christine Mangan’s as yet unpublished novel – which has just been snapped up by HarperCollins for a cool $1.1 million – Tangerine […]
Interview: Sean Baker Talks Tangerine
David Opie chats with Tangerine director Sean Baker… Famed for being shot entirely on an iPhone, Tangerine’s fascinating insight into the trans community has led to it becoming the breakout indie of the year, enjoying incredible reviews across the board. With awards season looming, Tangerine has earned its rightful place in many rundowns of the years best movies. David […]
Movie Review – Tangerine (2015)
Tangerine, 2015. Directed by Sean Baker. Starring Kiki Kitana Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O’Hagan and Alla Tumanian. SYNOPSIS: After serving a short stint in prison, trans sex-worker Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) is livid to discover that her pimp boyfriend has been unfaithful. With the help of her best friend Alexandra (Mya Taylor), Sin-Dee races across […]
61st BFI London Film Festival Review – The Florida Project (2017)
The Florida Project 2017 Directed by Sean Baker Starring Bria Vinaite, Brooklynn Prince, Valeria Cotto, Willem Dafoe, Caleb Landry Jones and Macon Blair. SYNOPSIS: In the shadow of Disney World is a motel called The Magic Castle. Among the residents is six year old Moonee, who spends the summer months getting into mischief with her […]
