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WATCH: 'The Story of 90 Coins' (2015), a short romance drama by Michael Wong.
'The Story of 90 Coins' unfolds through a special promise of love and happiness made by one male passionate lover to a seemingly...
Jun 6, 20202 min read


WATCH: 'The Tattooist' (2018), a short horror film by Michael Wong.
‘The Tattooist’ follows the dark obsessions of a tattooist whose studio is acclaimed for its exceptional and intricately crafted tattoos....
Jun 6, 20201 min read


WATCH: 'Anything Helps' (2020), a short drama film by Tristan Viney.
A homeless man stumbles across a suicide attempt. But instead of talking her down, he has other ideas. Outside The Spotlight says:...
Jun 4, 20201 min read


TRAILER: 'White Demise' (2020), a fantasy/thriller feature by Xylograph Films.
SYNOPSIS: A desperate woman embarks on a journey to find a life-saving bullet, seeking to reverse the tragic death of her daughter, but...
Jun 4, 20201 min read


WATCH: 'Birthday Boy' (2020), a short horror film by Over The Moon Pictures.
"Some birthdays are worse than others"... Written by, directed by and cinematography by Khyle Manby-Evans. Starring Khyle Manby-Evans and...
Jun 3, 20201 min read


Love, Memories and Bunny Visions Of The Apocalypse: 10 Great Tearjerkers That You May Have Missed
There’s a lot of reasons why we love film. We love the sense of escapism, we love rich stories and compelling characters, we love great...
May 30, 202011 min read


Lust, Lies and Calculated Plans to Kill Your Wife: 6 Underrated Scenes of Tension in Cinema
Tension is a staple of cinema. Tension in some form exists in every masterpiece, in every one of your favourite movies. Tension helps to...
May 28, 20207 min read


















