Review: Love
Controversial filmmaker Gapar Noé’s latest film is unlike anything else you’ll see this year, says James Slaymaker.
Author James Slaymaker
James Slaymaker
English student, filmmaker and writer for Alternate Takes, MUBI Notebook, Film International, Mcsweeney's, Senses of Cinema, Little White Lies, The Vulgar Cinema and Sound on Sight. Too crazy for boys' town, too much of a boy for crazy town.
Total articles: 63
Review: The Vatican Tapes
Mark Neveldine’s first solo outing is visually astounding, says James Slaymaker.
The Edge Reacts To… John Lewis’ ‘Man On The Moon’ advert
Our writers react to the emotional new Christmas advert from the popular UK retailer.
Blu-ray Review: Pasolini
Abel Ferrara’s chronicling of the final day of Pier Paolo Pasolini is one of his finest achievements, says James Slaymaker.
The Edge Reacts To… The final trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Our writers react to the highly anticipated final trailer for the next instalment in the Star Wars franchise.
Raindance Review: Newcomer
James’s Raindance coverage continues with Kai Barry’s debut feature.
Raindance Review: That’s Not Us
James’s Raindance coverage continues with William Sullivan’s micro-budget drama.
Raindance Review: Exit/Entrance
James may well have found his favourite film of this year’s Raindance in this avant-garde short.
Wes Anderson to return to stop-motion animation for next film
The acclaimed and distinctively styled auteur has confirmed that his next project will be a stop-motion animation.
Filmmaker and theorist Chantal Akerman dies aged 65
The pioneering filmmaker and feminist film theorist passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday (6th October).
James McAvoy could replace Joaquin Phoenix as lead in new M. Night Shyamalan movie
According to reports, the X-Men: First Class actor could take the leading role in M.Night Shyamalan’s latest small-budget horror project.
Raindance Review: Slum-Polis
James takes on a dystopian crime thriller playing as part of the 2015 Raindance Film Festival.
In Defence of Irrational Man
Woody Allen’s latest has far more to it than meets the eyes, say James Slaymaker.
Actor In Focus: Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix may well be one of the finest actors of his generation, says James Slaymaker.