David Hudson

David Hudson is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Out In The City, The Guardian, London Lite and Attitude.

Cyrus

Cyrus

2nd September 2010

Although starring Reilly and Hill, and co-produced by Tony and Ridley Scott, Cyrus is a surprisingly low-budget slice of American independent filmmaking.

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I Love You Phillip Morris

I Love You Phillip Morris

31st July 2010

If you’re the type of person who enjoys late-night, true-life tales of conmen and fraudsters, you may find yourself succumbing to Jim Carrey’s endless scams and deluded optimism.

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The Collector

The Collector

7th July 2010

When a movie’s promotional material includes the information that it’s from the same writers “as Saw IV, V and VI”, you know that you’re not likely to be treated to subtlety.

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Extraordinary Measures

Extraordinary Measures

20th June 2010

In purely cinematic terms this has more the feel of a made-for-TV weepie. One that probably won’t even make you weep.

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The Last Station

The Last Station

20th June 2010

Adapted from Jay Parini’s novel of the same name, The Last Station is a lush period drama that has unsurprisingly picked up award nominations.

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Greenberg

Greenberg

13th June 2010

Baumbach has crafted another whimsical and thought-provoking piece of work, which this time dwells upon ageing, depression and regret.

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Brooklyn’s Finest

Brooklyn’s Finest

13th June 2010

A sprawling ensemble piece, Brooklyn’s Finest follows three New York cops who all work within the same precinct.

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Black Death

Black Death

13th June 2010

Given a slew of recent apocalyptic scenarios and flesh-eating gore, it’s perhaps surprising that the bubonic plague has not prompted more cinematic plotlines.

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The Killer Inside Me

The Killer Inside Me

2nd June 2010

The Killer Inside Me is an effective and haunting noir-ish experiment for which Winterbottom should largely be applauded.

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The Brothers Bloom

The Brothers Bloom

2nd June 2010

The Blooms grow up to be globetrotting fraudsters from a bygone era – executing complex and ingenious con tricks on their rich, hapless victims.

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