Category Archives: Sci-Fi

Apr 30 2013

Review | Iron Man 3

Iron Man 3

Directed by Shane Black

The third film in the Iron Man series is set shortly after the events which occurred in Avengers, but Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is not celebrating any victories. Inwardly he is struggling to come to terms with these recent events (simply referred to as New York) Iron Man 3 Teaser Posterand suffers anxiety attacks due to post-traumatic stress. He has withdrawn himself to a certain degree, spending most of his time tinkering in his workshop while Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) is left to run Stark Industries, and Colonel James Rhodes (Don Cheadle) rules the skies in his War Machine suit, now re-branded as the Iron Patriot. As a result of all his spare time, Stark has made some impressive changes to the Iron Man suits, which are at times funny, but also very cool.

While Iron Man has been in semi-retirement, a new evil has risen in the form of The Mandarin (Ben Kingsley), who indiscriminately slaughters men, women and children, with the help of his new breed of super soldier, and defies all, claiming that the United States is getting what is coming to it. In a confrontation with the media, Tony Stark impulsively dares the Mandarin to bring the fight to him, which he promptly does, destroying Stark’s entire house with Tony and Pepper barely managing to escape. Stark goes AWOL trying to figure out the mystery of The Mandarin and has to do so without the help of his Iron Man suit. He proves that he is not just a hero because of his armored suit, but he is quite the formidable foe with even the most basic of tools. We get to see Iron Man in his simplest, most basic form. No glamour, no computers, just the genius that is Tony Stark. Then when the going gets rough we also get to see what he can do with his entire workshop. Tony Stark is not perfect and his weaknesses are laid bare in this story but he proves that he is still a hero even when everything has been taken away from him.

The first movie to be released as part of Marvel’s Phase 2, Iron Man 3 had a lot to live up to. Especially being the first Marvel movie to come out since Avengers. How do you create a bigger battle than the one that earth’s mightiest heroes had to face?  Well, Iron Man 3 wasn’t out to try and go bigger or more impressive, yet I was more impressed. The story was deeper and the villains seemed more villainous. Iron Man had to face this threat on his own. There was no S.H.I.E.L.D. or Avengers team to back him up this time. One has to assume they were busy dealing with their own problems. As always, Robert Downey Jr. is the perfect fit for Tony Stark. Anyone can put on an Iron Man suit but in my eyes only Downey Jr. could be Stark. Gwyneth Paltrow had more than one moment to shine this time as Pepper got her chance to be the hero. I could feel the emotion shown in her face at the times when she showed her care for Tony. Without giving away too much of the plot I will say that Ben Kingsley was great as The Mandarin but I was disappointed with how his role played out, through no fault of his own. His acting was impeccable. Guy Peirce was also a very cool calculating bad guy as Aldrich Killian. These Marvel movies never fail to keep a sense of humor through it all and Iron Man is always great with his deadpan wit.

Written by Ben Freeman

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Apr 22 2013

Introducing: Vessel

Vessel

vessel posterAsh has the power to communicate with ET’s, a gift he needs to be stripped of by the end of the day or risk succumbing to its side-effects completely. This power is beginning to make him one of them – incredibly calculating, but devoid of any human emotion. He gains valuable time by ingesting prescribed sleeping inhalers which keep the symptoms at bay, but are quickly losing their effect as he grows more and more tired. In turn, he downs sachets of coffee to offset the inhalers, while trawling through the city meeting old acquaintances. It’s through these human connections that he collects the pieces of the past that keep his emotional muscle working (a photo, a song, a piece of jewellery). By the end of the day his hope is to find a former interfacer like himself, rumored to live in the city and that has rid herself of the gift permanently.

Vessel is the latest film by independent filmmaker Adam Ciancio who wrote, directed and produced this unique piece of work alongside producers Gabrielle Christopher and Leanne Hanely, casting director and producer Jonah Klein, photographer Aaron Farrugia and editor Ian Reiser.

Adam is no newcomer to the world of film making with his music videos being featured in Melbourne’s International Film Festival and St Kilda Film Festival. The idea for Vessel was born late in 2011 out of the frustration with finding funding for a feature film he wanted to work on. With investors coming and going and leaving Adam with nothing but disappointment and a growing sense of frustration he decided enough was enough. As many independent filmmakers soon come to realize  if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.  So with that in mind Adam began work on Vessel and by early 2012 the film was near completion. The script was something Adam had already worked on, so with some adjustments to fit his lower budget Adam was ready to go.

The film was shot over two weeks in Melbourne, Australia on a budget of $15,000. It boasts some truly remarkable shots and stunning visuals. It shows Adam clearly has a talent for direction and the advantages of shooting on location are made evident throughout. The natural lighting and locations used add this sense of realism to the film. You can use artificial lighting and a film would look good, but use natural lighting and it looks that bit better, that bit more authentic.

Mark Diaco plays the lead role and a what a role he plays. His performance is brilliant, he fits the role perfectly. Even with his character’s gradual inability to feel emotion you can still somehow see what he is feeling. Having such an actor as your lead is really something rare in independent films and is a breath of fresh air. His ability is undeniable and a pleasure to watch, he adds a sense of professionalism that you would normally be more accustomed to seeing in a big budget feature film. Having Mark on board seems instrumental to the film’s success.

What I find interesting and intriguing about this film is the fact that even though it is a science fiction film, the use of location shooting and the way in which it is shot adds this sense of realism. I for one am a huge fan of location shooting and directors who have the drive and dedication to the project in order to take the time and effort to shoot away from a studio is something special.

I cannot recommend this film enough, everything about it screams indie, raw and unique. With the support of indie film fans like you, filmmakers like Adam can continue to produce these one of a kind films. So click the links below for more information on Vessel and show your support any way you can.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/vessel_scifi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vessel/285079641549546

Official Website: http://www.vessel-movie.com/index.html

You can also check out the official trailer below and show your support by ‘liking’ it!

Written by Oliver Willis

Mar 29 2013

FILM HOUSES YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO LIVE IN

FILM HOUSES YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO LIVE IN

 

From the producer of Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and Sinister comes DARK SKIES: a supernatural thriller about a young family living in the suburbs.  Daniel and Lacey Barret and their two young sons witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their family.  Unable to understand what is happening to them their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels and friends turn against them.

When it becomes clear they are being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying and deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters into their own hands to uncover the truth and protect what belongs to them.

 

Finding the perfect home is tough enough without having to think about ghosts, demons, and aliens.  So to celebrate the release of Dark Skies on 3 April we are taking a whistle-stop tour around the film houses you really wouldn’t want to call home, including: the Bates mansion from Psycho, Leatherface’s family home from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the Freeling household from Poltergeist.

The Barrett family home (DARK SKIES)

You could not ask for a nicer home than the Barrett’s house. Situated in the heart of a pleasant neighborhood with friendly neighbors on both sides this is a lovely property for any family. The only downside to this location is the occasion attacks from ‘The Grays’, dark forces intent on causing disruption and general havoc.

The Bates Mansion (PSYCHO)

Do not be deceived by attractive offers of dinner with an elderly woman at the Bates mansion. For once you step into this home your chances of coming out alive are seriously diminished. A particular room to avoid would be the basement, in which you may meet a few more residence than you bargained for.

House of Leatherface (THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE)

This quiet country residence is far from the city and will provide time away from the hustle and bustle. Unfortunately it also homes a leather-faced, chainsaw-wielding serial killer who enjoys impaling women and massacring travelers searching for petrol. It is also worth noting that local petrol station attendants and hitchhikers are not to be trusted.

112 Ocean Avenue (THE AMYTVILLE HORROR)

This Dutch Colonial house located in a suburban neighborhood in Long Island looks like the perfect home for a family of five, but all is not as it seems in this dark residence. Strange goings on include swarms of flies, red swine-like eyes outside the second floor window and ooze that drips out of the walls and the toilets.

The Freeling household in Cuesta Verde (POLTERGEIST)

In the planned community of Cuesta Verde sits the Freeling house. The house seems fine at first but when the static on the TV starts playing up it is time to go. Be especially careful of the living room ceiling and bedroom closet. Nothing serious, they are just portals to a ghostly realm inhabited by ghouls who will steal your children. Like I said, nothing serious.

The Isolated Cabin (THE EVIL DEAD)

A remote cabin in Morristown Tennessee is the ideal location for a spring break with a couple of friends. The local woodland is perfect for walks and the cabin is nice and cosy. My only advice would be to steer clear of reading the ‘book of the dead’. If you decide to give this charming publication a read you may experience such frustrations as sadistic trees, fire-poker-wielding girlfriends and demons possessing your friends and trying to butcher you.

The MacNeil’s (THE EXORCIST)

Situated in Georgetown, Washington is the house which the MacNeils call home. This lovely re-brick house on the corner of Prospect and 36 is worth every penny. It’s worth avoiding one of the bedroom however, as a demon named Pazuzu has the nasty habit of possessing its inhabitant. It usually takes two priests to get rid of this nasty individual, and please note that the window will need replacing after their visit.

Mar 12 2013

Review: 2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey

Directed by Stanley Kubrick

2001 a space odyssey

This movie is an epic story starting with the dawn of man, then jumping forward to a future not dissimilar to our own. The opening scenes depict early man struggling with the simplest life, living in a barren landscape, afraid of who will be the next to be taken by the predators living all around them. This is all played out to the famous music that everyone now knows as the theme to 2001: A Space Odyssey. Then one day a monolith appears, standing out in stark contrast to the rest of the landscape and catching the attention of one tribe of ape like people. Interaction with the monolith seems to spark an “evolutionary” process, with one of the tribe figuring out how to use a bone as a tool or weapon.

We then jump forward to the future, at least it was the future when this film was made, where it seems the initial spark of intelligence has grown to the point where man is now capable of space travel, with even hotels in space for workers and presumably tourists who can afford the expense. We follow the story of Dr Heywood Floyd as he travels to the moon on top secret business, which is eventually revealed to be the discovery of another monolith on the moon. After visiting this monolith we again jump forward, this time only 18 months, to a space ship on what is referred to as the Jupiter mission.  There are five crew members aboard this ship and the on-board computer, who is treated like a person, named HAL. Three of the crew members are in hibernation leaving two to run the ship. We see the everyday life as they go about their usual routine, until things start to go horribly wrong and suspicions build against HAL, who seems to be malfunctioning and sabotaging everything to try and cover up his mistakes. I can’t say too much more without giving away too much, in case anyone hasn’t seen this movie, but in the closing scenes of the film we see the monolith once more and are treated to an array of images and colors, finally ending with the theme song.

In a way this is a very controversial movie, not because of the subject matter, but because people seem to either love it or hate it. Saying anything against this movie will just about start a war with the fanatics, but the truth is I did not enjoy this movie. I understand perfectly the reasons the fans say they love it, it was very well filmed, the effects were brilliant for the time and a lot of the scenes were stunning. Much of what was depicted was very realistic, but my main complaint is that it was excruciatingly slow! The word odyssey means a long and eventful journey, which is a very apt word to use in the title, but some scenes were far more long than eventful. Everything takes so long to happen and yes, that adds to the realism, but it takes away the enjoyment. If I wanted realistic, I would watch a documentary, not a science fiction movie! The scenes where they are in their space suit and all you hear is the breathing, again it is realistic, but painfully annoying. Every time the monolith appears and you hear the choir start “singing”, I had to turn the volume down because it was an unbelievably annoying sound, kind of like a million flies or mosquitoes buzzing around your ears.

I admit I’ll never forget the creepiness of HAL’s perfectly even, calm voice as he quietly sabotages the whole mission, or the detail of everything in the space ships and the way the people and objects behaved in zero gravity, but none of this could redeem the movie from the long periods of nothing happening. Fanatics, you can keep this one.

Mar 6 2013

0117 Hour Digital Short Challenge

 A CREATIVE JOURNEY THROUGH BRISTOL TEMPLE QUARTER
13-19 APRIL 2013

Bristol Film Office, Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival and M Shed present the third edition of the 0117 Hour Challenge, inviting filmmakers, animators, visual and sound artists to make digital shorts focused on the theme of ‘Journeys’ and exploring Bristol Temple Quarter in just 117 hours. This high-energy event is part of a series of Bristol Temple Quarter commissions coordinated by Watershed, Knowle West Media Centre and MAYK, with support from Bristol City Council and Arts Council England.

The 0117 Hour Challenge has been held successfully for the last two years as a short film contest and gained interest as an example of the current Bristol filmmaking scene. For 2013 the brief has been expanded to include visual and sound artists, celebrating the diversity of the city’s creative talents.

Between 13-19 April 2013, teams will be challenged to make a short digital piece of up to 3 minutes in length (drama, documentary, experimental, live action, animation or soundscape) in 117 hours. Work should draw on Bristol, (people, places or life) as themes and inspiration as part of the overall theme of journeys. Each piece must also contain one selected location and another element, both of which will be given to teams during the launch briefing at M Shed on Saturday 13 April. Bristol Film Office is securing locations in the Bristol Temple Quarter, with all location fees waived for participants of the Challenge. In addition, independent production music library Synctracks is providing free access to its catalogue for registered teams, with a choice of thousands of contemporary tracks and an extensive classical collection.

The series of Bristol Temple Quarter commissions aims to engage people with Bristol Temple Quarter through new cultural experiences designed to surprise, question and delight. The commissions are seeking to document the present, reflect on the past and suggest new opportunities – as a location for enterprise; as a connected place for travel to, travel from, or travel through; and by projecting Bristol nationally and internationally.

Watershed Managing Director, Dick Penny said: “The area now designated as the Enterprise Zone has always been an enterprise area based on the transport links of water and rail. Industrial brands of old such as Puritan Soap and Redcliffe Crown Galvanised Iron have been replaced by creative digital brands like E3 Media and IBM. The 0117 Challenge is a great opportunity to showcase creative talent and to engage more people in the BTQ project.”

Encounters Managing Director, Liz Harkman said: “We’re excited to launch the third edition of the 0117 Hour Challenge, following the event’s success in previous years. Opening up the competition to visual and sound artists will no doubt bring new creative perspectives”.

The finished digital shorts will be showcased as part of a celebratory event on Friday 19 April, where the work that incorporates all of the criteria and captures the atmosphere of BTQ most succinctly will be awarded a prize of £1,000 cash by a distinguished jury. The shorts will be shown at further events in the South West and will also join the M Shed museum collections as part of the city’s memory, available for future visitors to experience.

In order to participate, all teams must register online for free at http://www.encounters-festival.org.uk before Thursday 11 April.

 

Feb 22 2013

Cloud Atlas – Top Wachowski Films

CLOUD ATLAS

TOP WACHOWSKI FILMS

The siblingdirectorial pairing of Lana and Andy Wachowski teamed up with Tom Tykwer to create the powerful and inspiring epic Cloud Atlas, based on the best-selling novel by David Mitchell.To celebrate the film’s release on 22 Februarywe are going to take a look at the Wachowski’s best work to date, including The Matrix and V for Vendetta.

THE MATRIX

In 1999 the Wachowski’s brought us the ground-breaking and genre-defining Sci-fi film,The Matrix, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Hugo Weaving. The film blew audiences away with its ground-breaking introduction of a visual effect now known as ‘bullet time’, which allows a shot to progress in slow-motion while the camera appears to move through the scene at normal speed. The Wachowski’s both wrote and directed this visual masterpiece which grossed over $450 million at the worldwide box-office. The film spawned two sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, bringing in a whopping $1.6 billion total box-office for the franchise.

THE MATRIX RELOADED

The Wachowski’s returned in May 2003 to bring audiencesThe Matrix Reloaded, the second instalment in The Matrix trilogy. In the second film Neo and the rebel leaders learn that they have only 72 hours before Zion is destroyed by 250,000 sentinel machines. Neo must try to save Zion while also saving Trinity from the dark fate which plagues his dreams. This second instalment in the franchisegrossed a box-office of over $740 million worldwide.

THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS

The Matrix trilogy ended in November 2003 with the release of The Matrix Revolutions. The final film in the trilogy follows Neo as he fights to end the war between the machines and humans. Neo must finally defeat the rogue Agent Smith while the human city of Zion defends itself against invasion by the machines. The Matrix Revolutions made over $425 million at the box-office worldwide and provided audiences with an explosive ending to the franchise, packed with ground-breaking CGI and an epic one-on-one battle between Neo and Agent Smith.

V FOR VENDETTA

The Wachowski’s wrote the 2006 thriller V for Vendetta, based on the comic book of the same name by Alan Moore and David Lloyd and starring Hugo Weaving, John Hurt and Natalie Portmanand was directed by James McTeigue. The film followed a shadowy freedom-fighter known only as ‘V’ who uses terrorist tactics to bring down the totalitarian society in which he lives. Caught in between the government and ‘V’ is Evey (Portman), who must decide whose side she is on before the explosive finale.

CLOUD ATLAS

The Wachowski’s latest release is the epic Cloud Atlas, based on the best-selling novel by David Mitchell and stars an award-winning cast including: Tom Hanks, Jim Broadbent, Ben Wishaw, Jim Sturgess, Hugh Grant, David Gyasi and Susan Surrandon. This powerful film is full of drama, mystery, action and enduring love, thread through a single story that unfolds in multiple timelines over the span of 500 years.  Characters meet and reunite from one life to the next. As the consequences of their actions and choices impact one another through the past, the present and the distant future, one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution.

Cloud Atlas is in cinemas this Friday 22nd February.

Jan 17 2013

Big Indie Film Sale! Get a Bargain AND Help the Indie Scene! Win Win!

I received an email this morning from our friends over at Spirit Level Film. Instead of me interpreting it for you I figured  hey, why not let you read it for yourself! So here you go!

First off is a 50% discount on all films for just 3 days (ends Sunday night) for all our customers and a very big thank you for supporting us in 2012. Simply use coupon code SLF50 at the checkout. It’s applicable across the board – even the films on special offer already.

Secondly, at last we’ve come to a place where we’re comfortable with our admittedly eclectic mix of motoring, art and politics. Combining this with the great access we have to behind-the-scenes operators who move the worlds of these uneasy bedfellows has resulted in a decision to feature many of the unreported conversations and interviews we have with them on our blog. We’ve no idea how they’ll sit side by side but at least it’ll give you an all too rare and first-hand insight from source before you get to hear about it in the news.

First up is politics, with a seriously tough, secret negotiator, next is an exclusive with one of the great petrolhead film directors.

We’ll also be launching our sneak preview section – where you can watch extended previews from all our films. Bear with us on this one, it’s under development and got a few days more work – we’ll keep you posted.

In the meantime – here’s wishing you a happy, healthy year to come with everything you could wish for yourselves.

Spirit Level Film is a fantastic website aimed at the distribution of both indie news and products! These websites are all too rare these days so get on over there and see for yourself. Pick up some amazing bargains and see some truly brilliant and inspirational films from the wonderful world of independent cinema! http://www.spiritlevelfilm.com/

Here is a trailer to a documentary series WatchReadReview have worked with and is just one of the many films available:  

Long Live Indie!

A Moc Mob Scene & The Amazing Talking Alien Baby Episode I The Phantom Lender
Aug 16 2012

A Moc Mob Scene & The Amazing Talking Alien Baby Episode I The Phantom Lender

This eccentric film created by Michael J Kirkland. “A Moc Mob Scene & The Amazing Talking Alien Baby Episode One: The Phantom Lender” is a chase you around the block, Get you to the comedy payoff. With this and that you’re bound to cling on to your neighbour’s chair. A Moc Mob Scene & The Amazing Talking Alien Baby is an experimental comedy, don’t stub your toe. This most spectacular story starts in our very own Galaxy when Leo & Corina, brother & sister crash land on Earth. They find suitable habitats while intermingling with the native humans. But… This is not a story not about them.

It’s a story about their children. Leo Jr AKA “The Mob Boss” is trusted with his baby sister Zargoosh, as his father Leo is in seclusion due to the death of his late wife Zintha. She died in a game of hide the spaceship behind the comet. But her spirit and sharp tongue lives on in her daughter. Zargoosh tries to grasp the loss of her mother, secluded father, and a brother with a non-combatant way of life. She also suffers from a bout of diarrhoea. On top of that & the daily business of Leo Jr. We’re all in for a treat.

Michael J Kirkland, Rio Ahn, Darin Munnell, Allister David Herz, Donald McKinney III, Colleen Love Morgan, Ryan Kain. With voices from Devyn MJ Kirkland, Jennifer Cross, Jeff Perdue, Mike Ciriaco, Frank Lyon, Deborah Rombaut, Gene Loveland and Elia Cubillas. Music By Jak Frost, Fat Tatty Fat Band and more.

This is Michael J. Kirkland’s directoral debut, and what a debut it is. Michael is better known for his acting, starring in such indie films as Choices, Machete Betty and even co-starred in an episode of the television series House back in 2009. Now Michael is turning his hand to directing, a move you will not be disappointed with.

One of the best things about this film is the cinemaphotography at both the beginning and the end. They are basically still images of various places and people all made to look like some form of painting. The colours and actual images used is just outstanding. Effects such as these are rarely seen in films, so to come across it in an independent film is just fantastic.

Another thing which was amusing was the radio chat voice over in certain parts of the film. The chat was funny and entertaining and carried out so fluidly that you actually believe this is a real station somewhere. It almost brings to mind some of the funny chatter you hear on some of the Grand Theft Auto game radio stations. This is something I would love to hear more in the second episode.

To see such independent work as this is what the indie scene is all about and is what WatchReadReview love to cover. If you want the same old story of boy meets girl or ‘we must fight for our freedom’ then head on over to Hollywood films. But if you are looking for something different, something unique and, at times, a little crazy then the indie scene is for you, this feature is for you.

If you’re ready to see something a little different then I have provided the link to this featurette: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k4WbJ4qfYg&feature=youtu.be. Stay tuned for ‘A Moc Mob Scene & The Amazing Talking Alien Baby Episode II The Search For Zargoosh’.

But indie films such as this are not made out of nothing, they do need some funding. Click the link and purchase a copy of this wonderfully quirky feature and in doing so you will be directly funding the production of episode two of this series. So here is the link, click and support the indie scene today: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QOAK4C/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

To find out more about this series and the makers behind it and to also show your support, hit the link and ‘like’ the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/MJKFatty

Also if you want to find out more about indie film-maker Michael J. Kirkland and his other projects, both past and present, then hit the link: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1026477/

Michael is currently in pre-production and raising funds for his feature length film, ‘A Miraculous Nightmare Survival Through Faith’. This will film in USA, Belize and Mexico.

Written by Oliver Willis

Project Evolution
Aug 6 2012

Project Evolution

It’s the age old battle between man and nature. Dr Amir Khan is one of the world’s leading scientists, a man who has achieved everything possible in his respective field. He is head of genetics at the Eureka Institute of research. With the world of science at his feet he decides to embark on his most difficult challenge yet, challenging nature itself.

His proposition being the next stage in human evolution achieved by altering the human genes. Unfortunately not everyone shares in Dr Khan’s ambitions and the institute swiftly closes down his project.

But great men such as Dr Khan are not deterred by such minor set backs and so he decides to continue with his research. Despite the warnings of his colleague and friend Helena, he takes his work home with him and begins a video diary to mark his groundbreaking work.

Everything seems to be going well, but when tackling nature, nothing is certain. The positive effects the experiment has had on Dr Khan suddenly take a turn for the worse. It turns into a race against time as Dr Khan fights to reverse the effects of his experiment. Khan finds out all the quickly, when man challenges nature, nature strikes back.

This is the second feature from writer, director and actor Shiraz Khan. The first being I Am Cursed which was again written, directed and starred Shiraz. From what I have seen of Project Evolution I can honestly say looks excellent. The lighting and camera work looks outstanding, creating the aura of mystery and horror as these armed men are fighting a force unknown to the audience.

The ‘found footage’ aspect is something very popular at the moment, especially with horror films. If the entire film is indeed found footage then this could be some very interesting work indeed. The cast look like an interesting bunch, all independent actors and headed up by Shiraz Khan himself.

What I love about these types of projects is the involvement of the film-maker throughout the entire production. Because Shiraz is also starring in this feature it ensures this sense of continuity and completion. Shiraz taking the lead role in this film tells us this is a man who is passionate about this film and has confidence in its success. Fantastic stuff and I am eagerly awaiting the end result.

To find out more about this fantastic feature head on over to: http://www.projevolution.co.uk

Written by Oliver Willis

I Am Cursed
Aug 1 2012

I Am Cursed

I Am Cursed is writer and director Shiraz Khan’s first attempt at a feature length film and he could not have chosen a more adventurous story line. Lisa, played by Alissa Cristie, is a frustrated journalist, always searching for her story which will give her that big break she has always wanted. Only one thing is holding her back, a lack of those stories. When ever one comes in it always seems to get assigned to another journalist including her rival Dan, a man with excellent family connections.

Then, when hope is all but gone, Lisa’s big story walks through the door in the form of a man called Jay, played by Shiraz Khan himself. The story is not the man, its the secret he is concealing. Dan does not like this new pairing and so sets out to disrupt the newly founded partnership between Lisa and Jay. But as time goes on Lisa becomes more suspicious of her new partner. Upon investigation she discovers some truths about Jay that she would rather not have known.

Now this looks to be a real interesting project with a good and solid foundation and some rather new ideas. Being that Shiraz is the director, writer and one of the lead roles, can only lead to one cohesive and structurally sound piece of cinema. He has one vision, one idea as to what this film will become and with the amount of involvement from the creator that can only aid the outcome of this film.

It would seem Shiraz lacks any deal of experience in feature length films but is that to say it wont be a success. He had however had extensive experience in short films. He has both created and starred in shorts which have been screened in various film festivals around the world.

Many a great director, writer and actor had to start somewhere and for Shiraz Khan that somewhere could be here.

For more information on this film why not visit the website: http://www.iamcursed.co.uk

Written by Oliver Willis