For a part of the world often reviled as backwards, Texas has the habit of producing geniuses. Howard Hughes, Terrence Malick, Steve Martin (at least the early years) and Bill Hicks all hail from the Lone Star state. It was said in the 1980s and 90s that alternative comedy was the new rock n’ roll. […]

One of my favourite films of all time is Stand By Me. Generally regarded as one of the greatest coming of age films ever; it will always hold a special place in my film-obsessed heart. While the UK never really had a Rob Reiner or a John Hughes all of that is about to change […]

Standing before a sold out crowd to introduce his latest work-in-progress at the 53rd London Film Festival, France’s most notorious director announced: “It is long. It is painful on your eyes. Enjoy the trip”. And with a perfunctory, polite round of applause, the audience entered the void. Those familiar with Gasper Noe’s brand of extreme […]