Contributor Kambole Campbell

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The Oscar Goes To...

Why Inu-Oh deserves the Oscar for Best Production Design

by Kambole Campbell

Masaaki Yuasa's animated epic is more than worthy of consideration beyond the narrow restrictions of the 'Best Animated Feature' category.
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Review

Pinocchio

by Kambole Campbell

Guillermo del Toro finally realises his long-gestating passion project, with charming results.

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In Retrospect
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In Praise Of

The undersung talents of Yeun Biao – Hong Kong action star

by Kambole Campbell

As Dreadnaught and Knockabout receive new restorations via Eureka Video, it's time to put this Hong Kong martial arts star in the spotlight.
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Review

Escape from Mogadishu

by Kambole Campbell

Ryoo Seung-Wan’s action-thriller sees North and South Korean diplomats cooperate in order to escape the onset of the Somalian Civil War.

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3
In Retrospect
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Events

Discover an anime treasure trove this spring at the BFI

by Kambole Campbell

As part of their Japan season, the BFI presents a programme of new and classic animation plus special events.
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Review

Ambulance

by Kambole Campbell

Michael Bay returns to the multiplex with a high octane thriller involving a bank robbery and a stolen ambulance.

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Review

Turning Red

by Kambole Campbell

Domee Shi’s feature debut about a teenage girl with an unusual power is Pixar’s best film in years.

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4
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Interviews

Matt Reeves: ‘I didn’t know if Rob would want to come back to a blockbuster’

by Kambole Campbell

The man behind the return of Gotham’s favourite son reveals why Robert Pattinson was his first and only choice.
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Interviews

Mamoru Hosoda: ‘When it comes to the internet, reality has overtaken fiction’

by Kambole Campbell

As Belle hits UK cinemas, the acclaimed Japanese director talks Digimon, virtual cityscapes, and parenthood in the digital age.
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Review

Raging Fire

by Kambole Campbell

The final film by the great Benny Chan is a glorious throwback to the golden days of Hong Kong action flicks.

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In Retrospect

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