Category Archives: Documentaries

Peter Machen on gender and identity at Berlin 2013

James Franco has made a highly successful career out of refusing to define himself. The talented actor, who has expanded his activities into writing, directing and an extremely broad take on gender and sexuality, has taken on a diverse and … Continue reading

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Peter Machen on ‘Bully’

Film: Bully Country: USA Year of Release: 2011 Director: Leigh Hirsch Screenwriters: Leigh Hirsch, Cynthia Lowe Starring: Ja’Meya Jackson, Kelby Johnson, Londa Johnson, Bob Johnson, Alex Libby, Jackie Libby Review: Peter Machen ♥♥♥♥ The documentary Bully, which opens at cinemas … Continue reading

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Peter Machen on ‘Fuel’

Film: Fuel Country: USA Year of Release: 2011 Director: Josh Tickell Screenwriter: Johnny O’Hara Starring: Josh Tickell, Woody Harrelson, Jimmy Carter, George Bush, Naomi Klein Review: Peter Machen ♥♥♥½ Fuel tells the story of the growth of the petrochemical industry … Continue reading

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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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