by Hannah Kane | May 7, 2014 | Culture
As Sundance London draws to a close and the new pioneers of film breathe a sigh of relief having charmed their way into the hearts of the UK’s cinephile community, it’s clear to all that British talent dazzled in this year’s showcase of indie cinema....
by Hannah Kane | May 4, 2014 | Culture
Though the sweet delight of Sundance is obviously cinematically focused, if we take a look at the history of film, it’s near impossible to prescribe the moving image in all its glorious contexts without the presence of music. The tone and overall effect of any...
by Hannah Kane | May 2, 2014 | Culture
Sundance Film Festival, brainchild of the original Sundance Kid and annual home to the greats of the independent film industry descended upon London as an idyllic and far-reaching cloud of revelry, enveloping everything in its fuzzy candyfloss folds. Sundance London...
by Hannah Kane | Apr 29, 2014 | Culture
Blue Ruin Director: Jeremy Saulnier Cast: Macon Blair, Devin Ratray, Amy Hargreaves Thriller – Drama – Comedy ★★★★☆ Watching Blue Ruin, the indie revenge flick that won the FIPRESCI International Critics Prize at Cannes last year, it seems incredible that this is the...
by Hannah Kane | Apr 28, 2014 | Culture
Everyday Robots Artist: Damon Albarn Producer: Richard Russell Label: Parlophone ★★★★☆ At 46, you would have thought Damon Albarn is well due a rest. The man is forever busy, with a creative output that is as persistent as it is diverse. It is not surprising then that...
by Hannah Kane | Apr 25, 2014 | Culture
Ahead of the release of her Riviera-inspired single ‘Backpack’, Petite Meller, the Lolita of Parisian pop, models sorbet shades, translucent layers and promenade stripes exclusively for PHOENIX We’ve been crushing on our chérie, Petite Meller, the...
