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Review: The Raid (2011)

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Hollywood action films are increasingly becoming paint-by-numbers fare with uninteresting characters and unbelievable scenarios. The Raid, Welsh born writer and director Gareth Evans’ third feature film, hits hard due to its no-holds-barred coercion, unfaltering intensity and desire to do what most action films don’t: surprise its audience from the opening moments to the final fade to black.

Tasked with taking out Tama (Ray Sahetapy), landlord and kingpin to the scum of Jakarta, a SWAT team enter the building complex in which they believe he and Continue reading “Review: The Raid (2011)” →

A Quick Message

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You may have noticed that since The Woman In Black I haven’t written any new reviews for Centrefolds & Empty Screens. This isn’t because I’m bored of the website or have run out of ideas, but because I’m currently covering the Glasgow Film Festival for HeyUGuys.

The festival runs up until Sunday, February 26, so until then I won’t be posting as much on here, but instead focusing my efforts on ensuring the Glasgow Film Festival coverage is to the highest standard possible. Continue reading “A Quick Message” →

Film Blogging: Some Personal Thoughts

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As touched upon in previous posts, film blogging is something that has always confounded me. Though as excellent way of showcasing my love of film for my own and various other websites that I contribute to, I can’t help but feel I’ve been sidetracked by the dream of becoming a full-fledged film critic and left all semblance of passion and individuality behind.

I can’t deny that it’s nice to be appreciated for what I do. The fact I’ve been invited to premieres, press screenings, film festivals and interviewed one or two Continue reading “Film Blogging: Some Personal Thoughts” →