Simon Columb

Crowdfunding can give life to a project that would otherwise hit the dust. Simon Columb (@screeninsight) As y…

In between the behemoths of Avengers: Infinity War and the upcoming sequel Avengers: Endgame, Marvel Studios …

I Am Belfast, directed by Mark Cousins, is currently playing in a select number of cinemas across the country…

After the release of Solaris in April, Criterion naturally progressed to Tarkovsky's Stalker. Released in 197…

Weekly film column including lead article, review and 'Now Showing' side bar.

Another Kind of Life: Photography on the Margins, at The Barbican, is a photography exhibition revealing thos…

Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans…

Studying Art, it's almost a rite of passage. As I began my Fine Art degree, I spent hours each evening sketch…

Directed by: Wes Anderson Starring: Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Edward Norton, Jeff Goldblum, Greta Gerwig, …

When the trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos' The Favourite was first released it seemed a perfect match. His direct…

In 1997, we had Dante's Peak and Volcano share their volcanic eruption plot. In 1998, we had Armageddon and D…

In the trailer for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, an enormous bite from The Lost World seemed to have sunk i…

In the 32 years since Studio Ghibli was formed, the output has been nothing short of exemplary. When ranking …

Sing Street, 2016. Directed by John Carney. Starring Lucy Boynton, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Aidan Gillen, Jack Re…

Straight off the bat, we've got to be open-minded about what defines James Bond. I'd argue that James Bond ne…

The Firm, 1988. Directed by Alan Clarke. Starring Gary Oldman, Lesley Manville, Phil Davies and Steve McFadde…

Directed by: László Nemes Starring: Géza Röhrig, Levente Molnár, Urs Rechn There is a moment in Claude Lanzma…

In 1983, Burroughs: The Movie was released. It appeared at the New York Film festival and was picked up by th…

This year has seen a revival of the punk era. Exhibitions at the British Library, ICA and The Photographer's …

Considering is the first feature under the production banner "Playstation Originals", it's remarkable how muc…

Directed by: Peter Atencio Starring: Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Tiffany Haddish In the UK, Keanu is al…

When devouring the screwball comedies of the 'Golden Age', it's easy to miss Here Comes Mr. Jordan. It's not …

Directed by: Jodie Foster Starring: George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O'Connell, Dominic West A lone gunman…

Three brothers and two friends make up The Rubens, a popular Australian band that arrived in the UK with an o…