My top 10 films of 2013

Some really good films appeared this year, and yet again it's been difficult to select the final 10. But without further ado, here they are, with links to longer opinions if you want to take a peek. Number 10 - Behind the Candelabra Blingingly touching story of Liberace and his relationship with a younger man, …

The worst films I’ve seen in 2013

As ever with this annual list, these are probably not the worst films, but the ones which have angered, irritated or disappointed me the most this year. Click the film title where there's a link to find out what I thought just after seeing the film. Number 5 - Renoir Airy fairy nothing happens not …

In which I take part in a film podcast

Fun times! I've been listening to the New Zealand-based Cinematica film podcast for a couple of years now, and am a bit of a fan. So I was delighted and honoured to be invited by the Cinematica team to be part of their end-of year podcast! On the off-chance that you are interested in hearing me talk …

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

When I commented on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey last year, I said I would try out more films in the higher frame rate when they appeared. One year on, and this is the next opportunity which arose. I think the 3D HFR technology has been tweaked a little since the last one - it's …

La vie d’Adèle – Blue is the Warmest Colour

Such a lot of hype surrounded this controversial film of a young woman discovering her sexuality that I was in two minds as to whether to even go and see it. As usual, however, I decided that I should go and see it and make my own mind up. Let's get a couple of things …