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60s Cinema | 10 Classics of the Decade
The 60s perfectly reflected the revolutionary outlook that rumbled through society. The post-war ideals of a new generation started to take shape and were prominent through all forms of expressionism. In fashion, music, art and cinema,…
Director Profile | Lindsay Anderson and The 3 Mick Travis Films
"Revolution is the opium of the intellectuals" - O Lucky Man!
There are few directors left who can stir anarchic ideas as well as the late Lindsay Anderson could. Born in 1929, he began directing in 1948, making documentaries, and in…
10 Thought Provoking Indie Films on Netflix
When looking for something interesting to watch, Netflix always has a variety of films to peak interest. One of the most often overlooked secrets is independent films. Because there are so many different versions of Netflix around the…
Make The Audience Suffer | Alfred Hitchcock’s 5 Best Movies
On April 29, 1980, the world lost director Alfred Hitchcock. 40 years later his legacy - a career that spanned six decades with over 50 feature films - still vibrates through modern cinema. He is to date the most studied filmmaker in the…
Podcast Feature | 5 More Fantastic Film Podcasts
Last year, HeadStuff recommended five film podcasts for those looking for movie recommendations or to expand their knowledge of cinema. Now, as much of Ireland is on lockdown due to the Coronavirus, here are five more shows for cinephiles…
International Women’s Day | 10 Fantastic Recent Movies from Female Filmmakers
To mark International Women's Day, HeadStuff's Film Writers selected some of their favourite female directed movies from the last two years.
Atlantics, Dir Mati Diop
Just as you thought no more could be done with the ghost story,…
5 Recommendations for East Asia Film Festival Ireland 2020
East Asia Film Festival Ireland (EAFFI) is returning to the IFI for its fourth edition from March 26 - 29. Although only founded recently, the event has grown to become one of the country's most anticipated film festivals, coinciding with a…
Celebrating Parasite | 10 More Great South Korean Thrillers
Between Burning's release last February and now Parasite coming to Irish theatres on Friday (Feb 7), this time of year has become the space for HeadStuff to promote South Korean cinema.
Indeed Parasite, nominated at the Oscars this year…
The Micro Budget Movie | 4 No Money Masterpieces
Forget the low-budget movie. Forget Clerks and Slacker, two movies known for ‘costing nothing’ to make and going on to achieve critical and commercial success. They still cost over $20,000 to produce.
More interesting are the films made…
15 Recommendations for Dublin International Film Festival 2020
The Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) is returning to the Irish capital from February 26 until March 8. Boasting a packed programme of 110 screenings and some amazing international special guests including Bill Nighy,…