thoughts on film & stuff by isobel harrop // header: i've heard the mermaids singing (1987)
I’ve been thinking a lot about cult cinema recently. It all started when I was thinking about the Greatest Movie Ever Made, “Josie And The Pussycats” and I came across this video essay by John Field all about it. In the essay, he talks a little about what he calls the “cult canon” and how… Continue reading Matchbox Cineclub’s “Weird Weekend” Film Festival Preview
As a long time fan of Gurinder Chadha’s “Bend It Like Beckham”, I was really excited for her latest “Blinded By The Light”, especially because I love movies about teenagers and/or music. The premise: Javed Khan (Viveik Kalra) is a boy from Luton growing up in a strict Pakistani family during the politically turbulent 80’s.… Continue reading Teens On The Edge Of Town: “Blinded By The Light” Review
Back in May, I got myself a ticket to a screening of Buster Keaton’s “The General” (1926), taking place at London’s Rich Mix. It was an extra special night as the film was to be accompanied by a new score composed by experimental Derbyshire band Haiku Salut (a band who's previous work I have liked… Continue reading Romance and Adventure: “The General” Haiku Salut/Buster Keaton review
On the evening of Monday 29th July, I attended a free screening of the 1975 documentary “Nightcleaners” at Output Gallery in Liverpool. It’s a film I had been wanting to see for a while, and since I am back at home for the week, I jumped onto a train into the city to check it… Continue reading A Life Consumed By Work: On “Nightcleaners” and “The Chambermaid”
I have had various blogs online since I was about 11 years old. Most people who have known me for a while have probably seen at least one example, whether that is my prepubescent-Piczo or teen-angst Tumblr, plus the various attempts at semi professional blogspot type things inbetween. I was always thinking I was going… Continue reading hello & welcome
