Category Archives: culture wars
Chalcot Crescent/Fay Weldon
The blurb hooks us with a tantalising premise: aged ex-copywriter Frances sits on her stairs waiting for the bailiffs to give up and leave her in peace. By way of killing some time she pretends to reflect on the exciting … Continue reading
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FISH TANK (2009) dir Andrea Arnold
You may well think you’ve had your fill of grimy tower block girls, but fear not; this one is far more interesting. Meet Mia. She may be prolifically profane, sullen and en route to a residential unit, but a few … Continue reading
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RAGE / Sally Potter (2009) 98 mins
You’ve seen the stills: close ups, famous faces, brightly coloured backgrounds. So far, so striking. And it’s entitled RAGE. Judi Dench is in it. Expectations are high. Prepare to lower them, limbo style, and enter the bizarre backstage world created … Continue reading
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Format Festvial (take 2)
The festival was kicked off with a context-setting conference which included speakers from both academic and artistic backgrounds. The presentations provided a stimulating taster, offering a varied menu of ideas for the audience to chew on whilst ambling around … Continue reading
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