Directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, and their army of animators, have crafted a gorgeous 2D animation which tells a riveting story about the friendship of two young girls.
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Gavin is a Freelance Writer, budding Screenwriter and Narrative Designer, and Gaming Editor for Filmhounds. He's particularly interested in story and narrative design, be it for a film, TV series or a game. His written work can be found at outlets such as Flip Screen, New Game+ and JumpCut PLAY.
LFF REVIEW- ‘The Reason I Jump’ (2020) is an Essential Documentary on Understanding Autism
Director Jerry Rothwell utilises visuals and sound design with such creativity that it lets the audience directly empathise with the cast.
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LFF REVIEW: ‘Honeymood’ (2020) Takes Viewers on a Journey to Nowhere
What could have been a fun-filled adventure ends up being a meandering journey through meaningless plot points.
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Between the Lines: ScreenplaySubs Creator Talks About the Value of Reading and Watching a Screenplay
I was fortunate enough to have a conversation with Egan Bisma, the person behind ScreenplaySubs, on the conception of the software, how it was made and the benefits of viewing a film in this particular way.
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10 Years On, ‘Never Let Me Go’ (2010) Isn’t As Bleak As You Remember
Never Let Me Go is more interested in the characters than the science-fiction elements: telling a story of love and making the most of what time we have.
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REVIEW: ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ (2020) is a Paradox of a Film
I’m Thinking of Ending Things is everything and nothing, meaningless but meaningful.
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Between the Lines: Creating a Visual Identity in the ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ (2010) Screenplay
Even with Wright’s brand of snappy editing and energetic pacing, it’s interesting to see how much of the now iconic visual style actually came from an early draft of the screenplay written by Bacall.
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REVIEW: ‘The Assistant’ (2020) is an Unflinching Look at Harassment in the Workplace
Green has crafted a very real and very horrifying look into what it’s like to serve powerful executives within a toxic workplace.
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Between the Lines: How Comedy Tells a Story Throughout the ‘Hot Fuzz’ (2007) Screenplay
Edgar Wright films are recognised for their intelligent use of visual comedy and snappy editing styles, where Hot Fuzz is rich with both.
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REVIEW: ‘Clemency’ (2019) is a Quiet, Devastating Study on the People Involved with Death Row
lemency, directed by Chinonye Chukwu, is a very different kind of prison drama: one that avoids exaggerated clichés and instead opts for an intense, realistic look into death row executions.
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