Monthly Archives: July 2012

Morgan Spurlock – All Aboard for Comic Con

Peter Machen speaks to Morgan Spurlock, the director of Supersize Me, about Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Last Hope which premiered at this year’s Durban International Film Festival. Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Last Hope is an affectionate account of … Continue reading

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Peter Machen on ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Film: The Dark Knight Rises Country: USA/UK Year of Release: 2012 Director: Christopher Nolan Screenwriters: Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cottilard, Michael Caine and Matthew Modine Review: Peter Machen ♥♥ From … Continue reading

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Peter Machen on slow film at DIFF 2012

In this accelerated age there are still some films that require us to slow down and surrender to the screen. And it’s not a bad thing, writes Peter Machen. I was talking to a friend of mine about the mix … Continue reading

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