One of Andrei Tarkovsky’s most lauded - and censored - films is now available on home media. Although long and somewhat tiresome, Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1966 film Andrei Rublev/Andrey Rublyov should not be mistaken for being boring. It begins with a comic tone despite the black-and-white colouring and 15th century setting, and has a certain resemblance to […]

Miranda Mungai breaks down “Just Jim”, the directorial debut of “Submarine” star Craig Roberts. Sometimes enjoyable, sometimes tedious and sometimes downright weird, the film is a promising, if flawed, debut. Just Jim is the directorial debut of Submarine star Craig Roberts. There are a certain set of expectations associated with any work affiliated with Roberts: angsty teendom, […]

Miranda Mungai explores the effects different methods of financing have on creative control, using Spike Lee’s varied methods of film funding as a case study. When attempting to make a politically engaging film about minorities and/or those who are less privileged, it’s no secret that funding does not come easily. For those who want to […]

Miranda Mungai discusses 5 vital films set in the recent past that provide a balanced, honest window into historical events, teaching us important lessons for our own time along the way. Although ‘the past’ is a large period, ranging from one second ago to 1 billion years ago, this article looks at films set in the recent past, […]