Shockproof Film Festival 2019 – Lords of Chaos, The Blob and John Carpenter

This year in Prague’s gloriously tacky and low-brow Shockproof Film Festival, catch an eclectic mix of old and new, and trash and treasure. From John Carpenter and The Blob to brutal manga horror and Lords of Chaos, missing this festival is the most stupid thing you could do this year.

Under the Silver Lake review – a Lynchian take on the millenial dream

Under the Silver Lake is a wonderful and whimsical journey through the darker side of L.A. and the Hollywood dream. In the vein of David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive, but with a wicked sense of humour and a lovable young scruff at its centre.

KVIFF 2018: I Do Not Care If We Go Down in History as Barbarians review

This year’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival winner is a highly original and unconventional story of politics and convenient ignorance. Barbarians is a fascinating piece of modern cinema, executed with impeccable precision and rarely has a dull moment.

KVIFF 2018: Crystal Swan review – ‘Pelíšky’ with a dash of ‘Trainspotting’

Belarus’ Oscar submission Crystal Swan is a charming film that captures the irony and frustration of post-communist youth. Both empowering and amusing, this is something you should definitely see at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival this week.