Richard Parkin

Pure Movies writer Richard Parkin has contributed to various newspapers and magazines. He graduated from the University of Sussex in 2009.

Rampart

Rampart

25th January 2012

David Brown, or Date-rape Dave as he’s known in the Rampart division of the force for his as-yet-unproven killing of a serial date-rapist, is Woody Harrelson’s most complex role yet.

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Troll Hunter

Troll Hunter

8th January 2012

When you consider its concept you could almost stand up and give the air a nice congratulatory round of applause

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Snowtown

Snowtown

20th November 2011

This is totally fearless and unrelenting film-making that will live with you for days after watching. The fact that it is a true story just makes it all the more startling.

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Hara Kiri: Death of a Samurai

Hara Kiri: Death of a Samurai

19th October 2011

Takashi Miike’s latest outing is a long, drawn out expedition into the proud world of ritual suicides and the life of destitute, unnecessary samurai in a time of peace.

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Submarine

Submarine

31st July 2011

Ayoade turning his hand towards a feature film has been a while coming. Thankfully it’s every bit as good as you want it be.

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Rango

Rango

23rd July 2011

Despite its rather empty plot, those with an appreciation of silly, dark humour, fantastic animation and sprawling Western references, will have plenty to enjoy in Rango.

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127 Hours

127 Hours

29th May 2011

‘Ordeal’ doesn’t even cover what Ralston went through. ‘Heroic’ is an inadequate adjective. ‘Superhuman’ is nearly there.

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Archipelago

Archipelago

7th May 2011

With her second feature film, Joanna Hogg has cemented her position alongside the likes of Andrea Arnold as a key figure in British cinema.

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Isla Fisher

Isla Fisher

5th March 2011

Isla Fisher on playing a fiery southern jezebel lizard and why she loves comedy.

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West is West

West is West

25th February 2011

Eleven years after the hugely loved East is East, Ayub Khan-Din continues the story of Khan family and their tussle with life in-between two worlds.

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Into Africa: The Making of Baobab

Into Africa: The Making of Baobab

8th October 2012

by director Jeremy Teicher

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American Neo-realism: Robert Redford, Sundance, and London

American Neo-realism: Robert Redford, Sundance, and London

17th June 2012

by award-winning screenwriter and producer, Dr. Garth Twa.

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La Grande Illusion and its journey to safety

La Grande Illusion and its journey to safety

7th April 2012

Dr. Garth Twa takes an in-depth look at La Grande Illusion – a revolutionary milestone of visual art.

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The working-class have been purged from our screens. It’s time to put them back.

The working-class have been purged from our screens. It’s time to put them back.

20th June 2011

by Owen Jones, author of ‘Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class’.

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Scream 4 more?

Scream 4 more?

18th April 2011

by Frightfest founder Alan Jones

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Some things are better left on the page

Some things are better left on the page

11th March 2011

by Daniel Wallace, author of Big Fish.

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Crowning glory for The King’s Speech

Crowning glory for The King’s Speech

28th February 2011

There were few surprises at this years Academy Awards as The King’s Speech took the top awards on the night.

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