The Reading List

Review Of Books: December

The last month of the year... Some of you might know that one of my New Years resolutions this year was to keep track of all the books I read, which I decided to do here, since it might be of use or interest to some of you out there. Turns out I read rather… Continue reading Review Of Books: December

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Whirligig Cinema: Art & Beyond DEC 3

This month we took on the mantle of covering some events for the great Whirligig Cinema showcases in Hackney, London. Click the link below to read the article: https://whirlygigcinema.com/news/review-spotlights-art-beyond/ The first Wednesday of each month, three film makers are asked to showcase their work, with allotted time for screening and talking about their practices, which… Continue reading Whirligig Cinema: Art & Beyond DEC 3

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What’s The Logline?

I thought I'd write a little bit about something that is so tiny, but can make or break your script pitch. And something that I actually struggle with. The logline of a film is a really short version of what you're story is about. It must not be longer than two lines, and it has… Continue reading What’s The Logline?

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I don't see many films that I like, but when I do it makes me see things with fresh eyes. - Nick Abrahams http://www.nicholasabrahams.com/index.htm I had the great pleasure of meeting filmmaker Nick Abrahams at the monthly showcase event for Whirligig Cinema last night, which I was covering for their blog. He's such a dynamic,… Continue reading

The Reading List

Review Of Books: November

Coming up to Christmas, and with long dark days drawing in, there's even more of a good excuse to curl up with a good book... The Witch of Little Italy, by Suzanne Palmieri Genre: Fantasy/Drama Logline: When artist Eleanor finds out she's pregnant to her abusive college boyfriend, her distant mother refuses to help her,… Continue reading Review Of Books: November

Film Reviews

Film Review: What We Do In The Shadows (2014)

Logline: A mockumentary following the lives and loves of a house-share in New Zealand, occupied by four vampires, in the lead up to an annual ball. Starring/Directed by: Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi Also starring: Rhys Darby, Johnathan Brugh, Jackie Van Beek, This is one of the best films I've seen in ages! It's like… Continue reading Film Review: What We Do In The Shadows (2014)

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What’s New Pussycat?

It's been a couple of funny/interesting weeks here at Wildfire. I've moved house again, and this time, for those of you who know how often I seem to move int he last few years, I've not bothered to complete the unpacking. ha ha. In other news, we are now working with the FDA to accredit… Continue reading What’s New Pussycat?

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Review of Books: October

I'm starting to realise how much of my choice of my reading matter is related to films lately. It might be time to mix it up a little again! That said, I've been lucky to have some really good books to read this month.  Marvel Zombies by Robert Kirkman and Sean Phillips (artist) Genre: Graphic… Continue reading Review of Books: October

Film Reviews

Film Review: Son of a Gun (2014)

Logline: When a 19 year old boy is sent to prison, he is taken under the wing of a violent, chess playing armed robber. On release,  the young man repays this protection by busting his mentor out of prison and joining him on a heist that soon turns to game of cat and mouse. Genre:… Continue reading Film Review: Son of a Gun (2014)

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What was that about?: Childish Gambino and Telegraph Ave Music Video

/www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3f-eDzkxcw There's a moments silence and then... " Why don't you write about that on your blog?" I do tend to get a sort of stunned silence after a rant, because I'm generally not a huge opinion sharer, but every now then I go for it. (I think, generally, in polite conversation, it's boring for… Continue reading What was that about?: Childish Gambino and Telegraph Ave Music Video