On 24th September, Abergavenny Film Society, the longest running in Wales, will launch its new season of fourteen films. First on the diverse programme is Ritesh Batra’s rich and satisfying romantic story, The Lunchbox, set in the bustling city of Mumbai. The new season includes two acclaimed recent releases from the UK. Locke is an […]
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Film Review: Blackfish
Patty Papageorgiou-Axford gives us her take on this challenging documentry A documentary feature is rarely first choice on a list of an evening’s entertainment, which is not surprising, considering the usually heavier subject matter the genre tends to cover. Documentaries generally aim to inform, expose, investigate and question numerous aspects of our society. A great […]
Godzilla
In keeping with this month’s feature, Patty reviews Godzilla – one of the biggest creatures of them all! When the pre-release hype about Godzilla appeared, I have to admit I was sceptical about yet another adaptation or re-imagining or whatever studios now call rehashing old material over and over again. Judging however by the last […]
Noah
For those who are aware of Darren Aronofsky’s work, the content we are most familiar with is that of intense drama, presented with no small dose of surrealism. So from the director who gave us soul-wrenching movies like Requiem For A Dream amongst others, this move into the outmoded genre of the biblical epic certainly […]
Film Review: Svengali
Film Review by Patty Papageorgiou-Axford who recently attended the premiere in Brynmawr. Welsh actor and producer Johnny Owen stars in the true story of Dixie, a music-fanatic Valleys man who moves to London in pursuit of his lifelong dream – to become a famous music band manager. Searching the internet, he finds a highly promising […]
The Lego Movie
Who isn’t familiar with the world famous, multi-coloured plastic bricks and minifigures that have been inspiring young imaginations for decades? Who doesn’t remember the infinite constructions we made and made again as children, the fantastical places we designed and visited with our little yellow-headed friends? And if you are a parent, without a doubt you […]
Movies to cwtch up to this Valentine’s day
Valentine’s day is a perfect excuse for an evening out – good wine, a fine meal, a romantic walk in the moonlight. But there are also some for whom going out is not an option. Perhaps finances are too tight for a fancy restaurant. You can’t get a babysitter for the night. Or maybe you […]
Abergavenny Actor Stars in Oscar Nominated Film
Congratulations are in order for local Abergavenny actor, Simon Griffiths. He co-stars in the film The Voorman Problem, which has recently been nominated as a contender for the Best Short Film (Live Action) Oscar at this year’s forthcoming 86th Academy Awards to be held on 2nd March. The cast of the film is made up […]
Movies to cwtch up to this Valentine’s day
Valentine’s day is a perfect excuse for an evening out – good wine, a fine meal, a romantic walk in the moonlight. But there are also some for whom going out is not an option. Perhaps finances are too tight for a fancy restaurant. You can’t get a babysitter for the night. Or maybe you […]
Feeding Inquisitive Minds
Our Film Reviewer, Patty, takes time to reflect on older films and how they can capture the hearts and imaginations of children and adults alike. As a huge lover of film, it is not surprising that my children’s TV and movie viewing has been – I admit – quite heavily influenced by my own tastes […]