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Secret Child – Short Film Review
Based on a book of the same name, Secret Child dives into the true story of single mothers and their children in Dublin during the 1950s. We are introduced to Gordon (played by Austin Taylor), a young boy who lives in a secretive Catholic hostel with his mother, waiting for the moment he’ll meet his father. This…
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The Poet And The Plant Interview
Anna interviews directors Tom Basis and Robert Summerlin about their short film, The Poet And The Plant. Read Anna’s review: https://closeupculture.com/2020/06/14… Find out more about the film: https://www.thepoetandtheplant.com/ Listen on iTunes Listen on Radio Public Listen on our Podcast Page Listen on YouTube
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The Poet And The Plant – Short Film Review
They say the woman is always right. In our relationship with earth, we really should listen and respect mother nature a whole lot more. The Poet and the Plant looks at love and loneliness, how a man’s relationship with nature can break, but can also be fixed. This film personally attacked me. Hi, my name is Anna…
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Innocence – Short Film Review
Crime dramas can capture the world’s thoughts and eyes, all wanting to try and work out the truth before it is revealed to us. Innocence, a film challenging stereotypes and representation on screen, follows a detective questioning a young man with Down Syndrome after a worker at a care home falls to his death. It really…
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Is Little Man The Worst Film Of All Time?
Anna and James discuss two critically panned films, Tall Girl and Little Man. Listen on iTunes Listen on our Podcast Page Listen on Radio Public Listen on YouTube
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Studio Ghibli Special: Porco Rosso & The Wind Rises
Anna and James review two Studio Ghibli films from Netflix, Porco Rosso and The Wind Rises. Listen on iTunes Listen on our Podcast Page Listen on Radio Public Listen on YouTube
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Scrable – Short Film Review
It can be difficult to tell stories about old age and dementia, however in the third film of his ‘Only the Lonely’ trilogy, Scrable, writer and director Anthony Hett presents a story with charm and sadness, but also hope. This short film tells the story of Salif, played by Bhasker Patel, and Mary, played by Gillian…
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Waiting – Short Film Review
It can be so tough to see family members change and deteriorate as they get older. It can be even harder to think about the fact that one day, it will happen to us. Waiting, the second short film in a trilogy by Anthony Hett, follows a day in the life of Frederica (played by Cleo…
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Listen To Our Reviews Of Colette & Mid90s
Anna and James review two films on Netflix – Mid90s and Colette. Listen on iTunes Listen on our Podcast Page Listen on Radio Public Listen on YouTube
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The Big Film Quiz 2
Anna takes on Mark in the second Close-Up Culture Podcast film quiz. Will Anna keep hold of the Pawny trophy? Listen on iTunes Listen on our Podcast Page Listen on Radio Public Listen on YouTube
