Filming the Divide - Q & A with Tony Johnson

First up in our ongoing series on the directors and films loved by (A dog barks) is Tony Johnson, who talks about his film “A Garganta do Diabo” shot at the Iquaca Falls in Brazil. By observing the tourist site in operation around the Falls, his film gently criticizes and commiserates with the tourists over […]

Barking Dogs, Directors and Films

Visit! And Watch Often! We’re in the middle of our Barking Film series. Up next is Paul Senior, talking about his short “Human Caviar” which was selected by Channel Four for its documentary website and played at the Camden and East End Film Festivals.
For the first time ever, our directors will talk candidly about […]

Alternative Oscar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTiOgZ9iOVo

Each year the Academy Awards seem to take another dive in credibility. This year about five films got nominated, sharing all the big awards betwixt them. Yup, the Oscars believe There Will Be Blood, Michael Clayton, Atonement, Juno and No Country for Old Men are basically the only films worth seeing in 2007.On the fringes […]

Smashing Film Screening @ Roxy!!

A million thank you’s to all those who came out last night and watched the (A dog barks) latest screening at the Roxy Bar and Screen. Standing room only is always a good sign. At least for us promoters, maybe not for those standing. We’re looking for pictures of the night so feel free […]

Dark Orchard

Director Grant Orchard returns to the Roxy Bar and Screen with his acclaimed short, “Welcome to Glaringly”, and an new addition to his “Love Sport” series. The look of Orchard’s work is easy to identify as it often looks like an early video game, but the two shorts at tonight’s screening show the range […]

Bashful Zombies, Offensive Colours

“Radio Ladio” – Metronomy
Director: Daniel BreretonEditor: Matt Dollings“Radio Ladio” thrives on two simple, yet successful elements: garish colour combinations and dorky boys. Things start slowly as the film layers the boys’ zombie-like complexion with bright clothing and backdrops. A sassy brunette is introduced who struts around the musicians as they attempt robot-like passes at […]

An inevitable duo: Gondry and Banhart

A Ribbon” – Devendra BanhartDirector: Michel Gondry/Lauri FaggioniBanhart’s disconcerting songs about young boys or Gondry’s paltry plotlines might not be your bag, but together they complement each other perfectly. A ribbon weaves through the music video, flowing with Banhart’s voice and bringing to life the sewn together flora and fauna of Faggioni, a recent collaborator/supplier […]

Music Video Galore - Part One

For those afraid of what ghastly music videos might be up on MTV these days, (A dog barks) can happily assure you that the medium is alive and well in other places. Take a peek at our own alternative pickings in the first of three reviews…“High Tide” - BoomclickWriter/Director: Ben RollasonProducer: Emma DobinsonProduction Designer: Elaine […]

Tristan loves Belmondo, Belmondo loves Bogey…

“Je t’aime John Wayne” (2000)Director: Toby MacDonaldProducer: Luke MorrisWriter: Luke PonteNo film screening would be complete without a poke at the French New Wave, which “Je t’aime John Wayne” does with a goofy, yet adoring nod to the incredibly influential genre. Tristan, a young man in 1990’s London (played by Kris Marshall […]

Pieces of JoJo

“JoJo In The Stars”Director: Marc CrasteProducer: Sue GoffeProduced by: Studio AKABAFTA winner in 2004 for Best Short Animation.
 
Mind the cigarette break at half time, as a bittersweet piece of animation will start off the second half of (A dog barks) screening at Roxy Bar and Screen.
“JoJo In The Stars” is an odd pastiche of a […]