On May 12, 2023, Apple TV+ released “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie,” which follows the life of the beloved actor and advocate, exploring his personal and professional triumphs and travails, and what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease. The documentary is directed by Oscar winner Davis Guggenheim (“An Inconvenient Truth”) and features scenes from the actor’s iconic Hollywood career and an eye-opening (and often-times humorous) interview with the film’s subject.
Holding fresh at 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, the critics’ consensus reads, “Poignant and profound, ‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ offers a captivating inside look at the life and career of a beloved entertainer.” Other individuals featured in the documentary include Fox’s wife Tracy Pollan, Andrew Barber, Danny Irizarry and Hannah Galway. Read our full review round-up below.
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Holding fresh at 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, the critics’ consensus reads, “Poignant and profound, ‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ offers a captivating inside look at the life and career of a beloved entertainer.” Other individuals featured in the documentary include Fox’s wife Tracy Pollan, Andrew Barber, Danny Irizarry and Hannah Galway. Read our full review round-up below.
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- 5/12/2023
- by Vincent Mandile
- Gold Derby
Saar Rogiers as Lena in Sea Sparkle. Domien Huyghe: 'She really understood what her character was going through and you see it' Photo: Aaron La Peirre Sea Sparkle is a Belgian family film that sees the world of teenager Lena (Saar Rogiers) rocked by the death of her fisherman father and his crew while they are out at sea. While trying to come to terms with the loss, she becomes convinced that there is a monster in the water near her town and is increasingly determined to convince everyone else. The film, directed by Domien Huyghe and co-written with Jean-Claude Van Rijckeghem and Hyghe’s sister Wendy embeds the story of grief within an adventure as Lena enlists the help of new friend Vincent (Sverre Rous) to try to find out the truth. We caught up with siblings Domien and Wendy Huyghe after Sea Sparkle’s premiere at Berlin...
- 2/25/2023
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Long-time chief critic and reviews editor will also roll out the trade magazine’s new talent programme.
Screen International has promoted Fionnuala Halligan to executive editor, reviews and new talent, formalising the responsibility for developing its new talent ‘Stars’ programme globally alongside her long-term roles as chief film critic and reviews editor.
Halligan, whose association with Screen dates to the late 1990s, will take up the position immediately.
Joining her as deputy reviews editor is Nikki Baughan, who has worked with Screen International as contributing editor since 2016.
Halligan has been building Screen’s reviews desk for the last seven years,...
Screen International has promoted Fionnuala Halligan to executive editor, reviews and new talent, formalising the responsibility for developing its new talent ‘Stars’ programme globally alongside her long-term roles as chief film critic and reviews editor.
Halligan, whose association with Screen dates to the late 1990s, will take up the position immediately.
Joining her as deputy reviews editor is Nikki Baughan, who has worked with Screen International as contributing editor since 2016.
Halligan has been building Screen’s reviews desk for the last seven years,...
- 9/20/2022
- by Screen staff
- ScreenDaily
Cosmo Jarvis as Hamish in It Is In Us All. Antonia Campbell-Hughes: 'I didn't realise, but I would say that the tableau, the still scenario is what I find so evocative in what I write' Control, freedom and masculinity swirl in Antonia Campbell-Hughes' feature debut. She creates a commanding, brooding mood as Hamish (Cosmo Jarvis), who is visiting Ireland to settle his aunt's estate finds himself increasingly unmoored after a car accident sees him strike up an unsettling relationship with the much younger Evan (Rhys Mannion). We caught up with Campbell-Hughes when the film had its UK premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival last month ahead of its UK release on September 23.
Amber Wilkinson: I'm interested in the way you're exploring the juncture between the way that one person's out of control is another person's freedom, when it comes to the differences between the older man, Hamish, and the younger Evan.
Amber Wilkinson: I'm interested in the way you're exploring the juncture between the way that one person's out of control is another person's freedom, when it comes to the differences between the older man, Hamish, and the younger Evan.
- 9/6/2022
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
As plans for ending lockdown and gradually getting society back to normal come and go, we know that a lot of you are feeling frustrated – but you know that plenty of people in the movies have it worse. That’s why we decided to shine this week’s spotlight on films about escapes. There are a lot of great ones to choose from, and it was difficult leaving out favourites like The Grand Budapest Hotel, Terminator 2: Judgement Day and Anything For Her, but we think you’ll agree that this list gives you some great entertainment to choose from as you look forward to enjoying a little more freedom yourself.
Chicken Run
Chicken Run - Google Play, YouTube
Amber Wilkinson writes: War PoW films like the Great Escape get a feathered makeover in this family adventure - which marked Nick Park and Peter Lord's step up from Wallace and Gromit shorts to feature-length.
Chicken Run
Chicken Run - Google Play, YouTube
Amber Wilkinson writes: War PoW films like the Great Escape get a feathered makeover in this family adventure - which marked Nick Park and Peter Lord's step up from Wallace and Gromit shorts to feature-length.
- 4/9/2021
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
“If music be the food of love, play on,” wrote Shakespeare, but we prefer to think that the food of love is, well food. That’s why we’ve assembled this mouth-watering selection of movies to remind you that the best way to the heart is through the stomach.
Lady And The Tramp
Lady And The Tramp, Amazon
Amber Wilkinson writes: Meals don't come much more romantic or memorable than the plate of spaghetti and meatballs shared by spaniel Lady and loveable mutt Tramp in the 1955 Disney animation as they're serenaded by waiters. Their unexpected kiss is a sweet moment in a film that's also packed with plenty of adventure as Tramp encourages Lady to leave the human world behind after her owners discover a baby is on the way. The tunes are catchy, particularly the bom-bo-bom-ruff of the dogs' chorus and Peggy Lee's blues triumph He's A Tramp,...
Lady And The Tramp
Lady And The Tramp, Amazon
Amber Wilkinson writes: Meals don't come much more romantic or memorable than the plate of spaghetti and meatballs shared by spaniel Lady and loveable mutt Tramp in the 1955 Disney animation as they're serenaded by waiters. Their unexpected kiss is a sweet moment in a film that's also packed with plenty of adventure as Tramp encourages Lady to leave the human world behind after her owners discover a baby is on the way. The tunes are catchy, particularly the bom-bo-bom-ruff of the dogs' chorus and Peggy Lee's blues triumph He's A Tramp,...
- 2/13/2021
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Every week, our Streaming Spotlight shines a light on film history. This week we dig a little deeper to bring you films that chronicle the search for ancient history themselves – from rip-roaring adventures to thoughtful documentaries. Dig in!
Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade
Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade - Amazon Prime
Amber Wilkinson writes: Indiana Jones could certainly lay claim to being one of cinema's most famous archaeologists and his entertaining, boy's own style adventures returned to funny, exciting form in this third instalment of Steven Spielberg's series after the slight dip of Temple Of Doom. This time around Indy (Harrison Ford) is back battling those troublesome Nazis (arguably more scary than in the first film) in a bid to find the Holy Grail - more importantly, he's brought his dad (Sean Connery) along for the ride. Thanks to Ford and Connery, the film packs double the...
Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade
Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade - Amazon Prime
Amber Wilkinson writes: Indiana Jones could certainly lay claim to being one of cinema's most famous archaeologists and his entertaining, boy's own style adventures returned to funny, exciting form in this third instalment of Steven Spielberg's series after the slight dip of Temple Of Doom. This time around Indy (Harrison Ford) is back battling those troublesome Nazis (arguably more scary than in the first film) in a bid to find the Holy Grail - more importantly, he's brought his dad (Sean Connery) along for the ride. Thanks to Ford and Connery, the film packs double the...
- 1/15/2021
- by Jennie Kermode, Amber Wilkinson and Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
As the big night draws near, speculation turn once again to Santa Claus and his annual delivery of gifts to children around the world. If you’ve seen the excellent documentary Dear Santa, released just this month, you’ll know how some of his helpers work to make wishes come true. You may also have heard Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, explaining that he is immune to Covid-19 and will be using his magical powers to make sure that all this year’s deliveries are carried out safely. If you don’t have the privilege of mingling in Arctic circles yourself, the best way you can get to know the big man is through the movies, so this week we’re turning our Streaming Spotlight on seven very different portrayals of him.
The Polar Express
The Polar Express - Amazon Prime
Amber Wilkinson writes: It's full steam ahead for...
The Polar Express
The Polar Express - Amazon Prime
Amber Wilkinson writes: It's full steam ahead for...
- 12/18/2020
- by Jennie Kermode and Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
John Hawkes and Logan Lerman as Frank and Sean in End Of Sentence. John Hawkes: 'I do feel that Logan and I approach material in a similar way, so far as a way into things. I don't meet that many young actors who have such an interest in the piece as a whole - to kind of go from the outside in' Photo: Courtesy of Eiff Elfar Adalsteins feature directorial debut End Of Sentence – starring John Hawkes and Logan Lerman – had its world premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival last week. Hawkes and Lerman play Frank and Sean, an estranged father and son in this warm and gently observed drama. Sean is in prison when his mum (Andrea Irvine) dies, but on his release, he finds himself on an uncomfortable road trip with his dad to honour her last wish to have her ashes scattered in Ireland, with the pair...
- 7/4/2019
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
The Fazili family - Hassan Fazili, Fatima Hussaini and daughters Nargis and Zahra at the Krnjaca refugee camp in Serbia. Producer Su Kim: 'I think what does come through is that this is a normal family, who you can relate to and who is going through something really trying and difficult' Photo: Old Chilly Pictures Hassan Fazili's Midnight Traveler gives an intensely personal slant to the struggle endured by many refugees as he, and his wife Fatima Hussaini, along with their children Nargis and Zahra, record their flight from Afghanistan using mobile phones, after they were targeted in their homeland by the Taliban. The resulting eye-opening documentary - shot over two years - sees them attempt to take the 3,500 mile overland smuggling route to Europe. The film, which has its UK premiere at Sheffield Doc/Fest this weekend, was edited by Emelie Mahdavian, who also produced the film with Su Kim.
- 6/6/2019
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Letizia Battaglia. Ollie Huddleston: 'We wanted it to be an emotional journey – that you feel like you’re going through someone’s life.' Photo: Shobha/Lunar Pictures Documentarian Kim Longinotto blends first-person testimony with archive in her latest film Shooting The Mafia – which premiered at Sundance before heading to Berlin last month. The film, edited by her long-time collaborator Ollie Huddleston, offers a profile of Sicilian photojournalist Letizia Battaglia at the same time as considering the impact of the Mafia on her community – the documenting of which has been octogenarian Battaglia’s life’s work. I caught up with Longinotto and Huddleston in Sundance to talk about the film – which they refer to as “The Beast” – talking about the unique challenges of making this blend of documentary and archive and Battaglia as a kindred spirit.
Amber Wilkinson: It is quite a departure for you to do an...
Amber Wilkinson: It is quite a departure for you to do an...
- 3/15/2019
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Keira Knightley‘s new period drama “Colette” earned rave reviews in England following its premiere at the London Film Festival. This biopic of the acclaimed writer is set in turn of the century Paris and is directed by Wash Westmoreland (“Still Alice”). It co-stars the terrific Dominic West as Colette’s husband, Willy.
Jordan Hoffman of The Guardian was among the most enthusiastic of the critics, noting: “the life of Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette makes for fascinating drama in a nuanced and inspiring film with a luminous central performance.” Singling out the actress for more praise, he observed: “Colette’s life is deserving of nuance and care, and that’s what she gets in this film. She also gets Keira Knightley is top form: luminous, clever, sexy and sympathetic. The scenes of physical intimacy are tasteful and few but have quite an impact. Much of what drove Colette was a need to be recognized.
Jordan Hoffman of The Guardian was among the most enthusiastic of the critics, noting: “the life of Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette makes for fascinating drama in a nuanced and inspiring film with a luminous central performance.” Singling out the actress for more praise, he observed: “Colette’s life is deserving of nuance and care, and that’s what she gets in this film. She also gets Keira Knightley is top form: luminous, clever, sexy and sympathetic. The scenes of physical intimacy are tasteful and few but have quite an impact. Much of what drove Colette was a need to be recognized.
- 10/31/2018
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Rosamund Pike, Jon Hamm, Dean Norris in The Negotiator, which will have its UK premiere in Edinburgh Photo: Sife Eddine El Amine The Edinburgh International Film Festival launched the programme for its 72nd edition today, which will feature 21 world premieres in a line-up of around 121 new features from 48 countries.
Among the world premieres at the festival - which runs from June 20 to July 1 - are Stephen Moyer's drama The Parting Glass, starring Melissa Leo, Cynthia Nixon, Anna Paquin and Denis O'Hare. Both Moyer and Paquin, who is also a producer of the film, will take part in an In Person event.
Other world premieres include Matt Palmer's thriller Calibre, starring Jack Lowden and Rachel Maclean's pop art drama Make Me Up.
Edinburgh's Filmhouse was decked out in green to celebrate the Eiff launch Photo: Amber Wilkinson Elsewhere in the programme, there is a previously announced screening of...
Among the world premieres at the festival - which runs from June 20 to July 1 - are Stephen Moyer's drama The Parting Glass, starring Melissa Leo, Cynthia Nixon, Anna Paquin and Denis O'Hare. Both Moyer and Paquin, who is also a producer of the film, will take part in an In Person event.
Other world premieres include Matt Palmer's thriller Calibre, starring Jack Lowden and Rachel Maclean's pop art drama Make Me Up.
Edinburgh's Filmhouse was decked out in green to celebrate the Eiff launch Photo: Amber Wilkinson Elsewhere in the programme, there is a previously announced screening of...
- 5/23/2018
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
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