Tag Archives: Paddy Considine

Review: Journeyman (2017/18)

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

I really don’t know how he does it. TYRANNOSAUR singled Paddy Considine out as a filmmaker to watch, one with a clear and distinct voice all his own. But apparently just writing and directing just didn’t quite satisfy his creative … Continue reading →

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Review: The Death of Stalin (2017)

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

If there’s a darker comedy out there than THE DEATH OF STALIN, I’m not sure I want to see it. This is the blackest of black humour, a seemingly impossible situation to derive laughter from, but Armando Iannucci somehow manages … Continue reading →

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Review: Macbeth (2015)

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Everyone knows the Scottish Play. Featuring characters and dialogue iconic enough to ingrain itself in culture the world over, you need very little help to make this story memorable. But director Justin Kurzel doesn’t do anything by halves, and has … Continue reading →

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Review: Pride (2014)

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

PRIDE is good-ish. They’re going for feelgood, and they certainly succeed in delivering that, but if you’re looking for much more then you might leave a little disappointed. Following a chance encounter between student Joe (George MacKay) and a passionate … Continue reading →

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Review: The Double (2013)

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

Surely it goes without saying by now that Richard Ayoade is one talented gent. I loved his feature directing debut SUBMARINE, and THE DOUBLE takes everything that worked in that film and amps it up, refines it, and takes it … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Shades of Black: Part 1

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

This article was originally published on Subtitled Online May 2013 If there’s a single thing filmmakers working in Britain and Ireland do well it’s black comedy. Perhaps you can blame the awful weather – you have to find brightness in … Continue reading →

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