Callum Madge
@CWMadge
Callum is Creative Administrator for Lung Ha Theatre Company - a theatre company for learning disabled performers, and Project Administrator for flip Artists - an initiative which supports the artistic development of disabled artists. He has been writing for The Wee Review since 2011.
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Reviews: 209
Other Articles: 29
A Few Hours of Spring
An affecting and poignant drama about the controversial subject of euthanasia.
80 Million (80 Milionów)
The tale of the Polish trade union Solidarity and their struggle against their oppressive government.
Cloud Atlas
David Mitchell’s award winning novel, adapted into a visually breathtaking and constantly surprising accomplishment.
Men at Lunch
A documentary that tries to shed some light on the iconic Lunch Atop a Skyscraper photograph.
The Sex of the Angels (El Sexo de los Ángeles)
A raunchy drama that tests the limits of sexual freedoms and inhibitions.
The Fifth Season (La Cinquième Saison)
A stark and visually haunting thriller depicting the importance of nature.
Prime Time Soap (A Novela das 8)
A politically charged drama about being true to yourself and choosing the right path.
After May (Après Mai)
A coming of age story embroiled in political idealism and artistic exploration.
Takin’ Over the Asylum
Donna Franceschild’s adaptation of her 1994 TV series is still as relevant as it was when originally penned.
Go Back For Murder
A disappointing rendering of Agatha Christie’s play about digging up past crimes.
Consuming Spirits
Chris Sullivan’s painstakingly produced feature length animation about death and making the most of our lives.
Interview: James McKenzie
Callum Madge catches up with the programmer for the Middle Eastern Film Festival, James McKenzie.
Interview: Simon Hart
Callum Madge catches up with Artistic Director Simon Hart to talk about this year’s Manipulate programme and how it has evolved.
Cul-de-sac
This smart thriller is an early example of Roman Polanski’s skill as an engaging director.
A Taste of Honey
Shelagh Delaney’s stark portrayal provides a powerful commentary of the time’s social conditions
Django Unchained
The shackles are off for Quentin Tarantino’s slick new production about vengeance and slavery
The Impossible
A powerful recount of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami but lacking some narrative substance
The Snowman
Bill Alexander transforms Raymond Briggs’ Christmas Classic into a feature length ballet.