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Category: World Cinema

Film Review – Decision To Leave (2022)

Decision To Leave streaming now on MUBI and out to own on 9th January 2023 on Blu-ray

Elvis Presley famously sang about ‘suspicious minds’ in 1969. 53 years later Korean film maker Park Chan-Wook seduces our eyes with crimes of the heart in his latest thriller, Decision To Leave. Now arrived on MUBI, soon to Blu-ray in a couple of weeks. Suspicious minds run amok in Chan-Wook’s first theatrical release in over… Read More Film Review – Decision To Leave (2022)

December 28, 2022 chroniclesinfilmLeave a comment

Film Review – Hunt(헌트, 2022)

Lee Jung-jae in Hunt (2022) out now in the UK from Altitude Films

Over the years Korean cinema has shown it’s expertise in social and noir dramas. It also knows how to take thrillers to another level like in espionage thriller Hunt. The Hollywood machine might be more interested superhero films, the Koreans showcase their expertise in thrillers that are action packed and frenetic. The film marks directorial… Read More Film Review – Hunt(헌트, 2022)

November 8, 2022 chroniclesinfilm1 Comment

Best Korean Noir Movies

Park Chan-Wook's Decision To Leave in UK cinemas now and MUBI December 12th

Park Chan-Wook’s Decision To Leave is currently in UK and Irish cinemas, and on MUBI from 12th December. I decided to have a look at some of the best noir films South Korea have released over the years. Chan-Wook’s film is inspired by Film Noir hence this list and as for ever this is only… Read More Best Korean Noir Movies

November 4, 2022 chroniclesinfilmLeave a comment

Best Hong Kong Crime Thrillers

Running Out Of Time 2 (2001)

When it comes to crime thrillers, some of the best ever made have come from Hong Kong. Thought provoking, action packed, noir tinged, captivating sometimes even slow burning and comedic. The sub genre has given us some film auteurs actors who have ventured into Hollywood, most of all great films. To coincide with Running Out… Read More Best Hong Kong Crime Thrillers

September 24, 2022 chroniclesinfilmLeave a comment

Film Review – Nitram (2021)

Caleb Landry Jones in Justin Kurzel's Nitram

This is the latest film from Australian filmmaker Justin Kurzel who directed the likes of Macbeth with Michael Fassbender, The True History of The Kelly Gang with George Mackay. This once again sees the filmmaker head back to the dark side of Australian history and what is considered the worst gun atrocity in the country,… Read More Film Review – Nitram (2021)

September 20, 2022September 17, 2022 chroniclesinfilmLeave a comment

Film Review – Running Out Of Time 1+2 (Masters Of Cinema)

From Running Out Of Time (1999)

Released as part of their brilliant Masters of Cinema series, Eureka Entertainment give us the slick cat and mouse thriller Running Out Of Time. Directed by Johnnie To and a film that was released in 1999 and was one of Hong Kong’s biggest box office hits of that year and now released in the UK… Read More Film Review – Running Out Of Time 1+2 (Masters Of Cinema)

August 6, 2022August 6, 2022 chroniclesinfilmLeave a comment

Film Review – The Hand Of God (2021)

In 1986, Diego Maradonna became public enemy number one in England. All thanks to his ‘Hand Of God‘ goal against England at the World Cup, whilst in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland a patron saint. The Hand Of God is also the title of Paolo Sorrentino’s latest Oscar nominated film which happens to be his… Read More Film Review – The Hand Of God (2021)

June 19, 2022 chroniclesinfilmLeave a comment

Best World Cinema On BBC iPlayer (17th November)

Last weekend we posted ‘Best Free Films On BBC iPlayer (14th November)‘ and we have to say we we’re impressed what was on offer. We know everyone doesn’t have Sky or Virgin Media and Freeview is your only option, it’s not the only option neither. We hope to try out with future features and articles… Read More Best World Cinema On BBC iPlayer (17th November)

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Film Review – Frantz (2016)

When it comes to war, history has shown the only winners are those in power who have taken their nations to warfront. The losers are akways those stuck in the middle, the soldiers and their loved ones. In Francois Ozon’s Frantz (2016) we visit that pain, guilt and grief post World War One, can we… Read More Film Review – Frantz (2016)

March 31, 2021 chroniclesinfilmLeave a comment

Listen To The Final 2020 Outside Centre Film Podcast Episode!

Tomorrow maybe a new day, it’s also a new year. 2020 has been a year to forget but last week myself and Theo Neuman and Ben Woodwiss it was one for us to remember. Last weekend  the three of  us recorded Episode 137  of The Outside Centre Film Podcast, with  the 2020 films of the… Read More Listen To The Final 2020 Outside Centre Film Podcast Episode!

December 31, 2020 chroniclesinfilmLeave a comment

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