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
Here, Then
Mao’s starkly tormenting portrayal warns that, for the most part, life doesn’t mirror magazines.
EIFF 2012: British Scenes
Some gutsy British thrillers bring the current economic shambles to the fore.
EIFF 2012: Films on Film
This selection of meta-films tones down satirical components in favour of existential pondering.
EIFF 2012: Animation
British animation meets international award winners in this eclectic and intelligent programme.
Moonrise Kingdom
As with Anderson’s previous work, a veil of fantastical realism helps tackle some thorny social puzzles here.
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle
Florin Serban’s contemplative character study of a young offender seems increasingly relevant.
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Powell and Pressburger’s British values film, restored here in full Technicolor, still teaches us a lot on international relations.
Café de Flore
Though occasionally tender, this is largely pretentiousness posing as cinematic artistry.
The Assault (L’assaut)
Julien Leclercq’s 24-esque thriller lacks the political edge which would crank up the pressure.
Rosas de Sangre
An enjoyable production which focuses on the sensual bombardment of an illegal liaison.
The Kid with a Bike
Intelligent and thought-provoking insight into the detrimental effects that the lack of a patriarchal figure can have.
Carancho (The Vulture)
Pablo Trapero explores how the journey between tolerance and repugnance is governed by perspective.
Scroobius Pip @ The Arches
Scroobius Pip proves it’s still possible to pen lyrics with clout in an increasingly watered down industry.
Crossing the Line
A collection of shorts portraying the pride that should be felt with ideals that have previously been suppressed.
Extraterrestrial
Nacho Vigalondo’s comic alien invasion thriller has much to teach us about corrupt government officials.
The Adventures of Prince Achmed
Considered to be the world’s first feature length animation, Reiniger’s film is far from dated.
Jo Nesbo’s Headhunters
Winning Scandinavian thriller with greater depth than what we saw in Stieg Larsson’s Millenium trilogy.
Staying Loyal to Spoiling Oil
Why has there been so much controversy in the announcement of BP’s renewed £10m contract by four of Britain’s leading cultural institutions? Callum Madge looks into it.