There is always an inherent risk in placing adult themed comedy into the hands of a pre-pubescent cast. For many people the mix of child actors, bad language and sexual jokes can provide an uncomfortable viewing experience. As their adult comic sensibilities mix with pre-teen or (tween) performances. Good Boys therefore had a difficult path …
Inspired by the teenage life of writer Sarfraz Manzoor (Greetings from Bury Park: Race, Religion and Rock’n’ Roll). Gurinder Chadha (Bend it like Beckham; Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging) delivers a film of warmth, affection and social commentary on 80’s Britain, that shines alongside its Springsteen rich score. Blinded by the light reimagines the story …
Based on the books by Terry Deary, Horrible Histories first hit TV screens in 2009, mixing historical fact and fiction with humour, battles, songs and bodily functions. Its mix of learning and fun proving to be a huge success for Children’s BBC, appealing to adults, children and teenagers alike. After 8 seasons of the show …
Peter Strickland’s fourth film, maintains the aesthetic of his previous pictures, while taking a story that plays homage to M.R. James, injecting it with B-Movie horror and lashings of dark humour. In Fabric is Strickland at his creative best, offering a completely unique visual and auditory journey unlike anything else in todays cinema landscape.Just like …
Comedy writer and actor Mindy Kailing (The Office) brings a cutting satirical energy to the world of TV writing, competition and gender boundaries with her latest screenplay, directed by Nisha Ganatra. Late Night delivers a nuanced and highly intelligent dissection of power and opportunity in the TV industry. Within a warm-hearted comedy/drama that builds hope …