Category: Film Reviews

With compelling characters and vibrant dance sequences, Planet B-Boy is set in the International world of B-boying - the urban dance more commonly known as “breakdancing”. Weaving between the vivid backdrops of Osaka, Paris, Seoul and Las Vegas, unforgettable images frame the intimate stories of dancers who struggle for their dreams despite being misunderstood by larger society and even their own families.

Capturing the raw power of a grassroots hip-hop movement, the award-winning documentary Inside The Circle tells the stories of strikingly talented b-boys Josh and Omar, former best friends who become rivals when they join competing dance crews.

Fans of So You Think You Can Dance have seen the fabulous choreographer, Wade Robson work his magic with the dancers on the show and now the fans can experience Wade's work behind the camera with his short film Within.

"Step Up 2 The Streets" is the follow-up to the smash hit "Step Up". When rebellious street dancer Andie lands at the elite Maryland School of the Arts, she finds herself fighting to fit in while also trying to hold onto her old life.

DJ Krush, was born in 1962 in Tokyo. After watching the film "Wild Style" in the early 80s, he was inspired, bought some turntables, and started to learn the art of turntablism. In 1987, along with DJs like DJ Muro, he formed the Krush Posse, which made numerous appearances as a group in late 1992 and gained him recognition by becoming the first DJ in Japan to perform with live musicians.

It’s nothing personal, just revenge- there can only be ONE winner! Have you ever seen an afro blow in the wind? If the answer is no then Afro Samurai is definitely a show to watch. This cold dark tale is set in futuristic, yet feudal Japan. The story follows the journey of Afro as he tries to avenge his father’s murder.

Many of you may have fond memories of the Tick cartoon series which ran on Fox TV and terrestrial TV in the early 90’s. The square jawed super hero is back with vengeance on DVD, with the release of the complete second series. The two disc collection boasts 13 hilarious episodes jam packed with mayhem and some of the most audacious alliteration ever.

Young entrepreneur, Sincere is set to release his ground breaking new mini movie and sountrack, ‘So Sincere’. Written and staring Sincere and directed by Ben Peters, this short film gives the viewer a fierce adrenalin soaked glimpse into a day in the life of this up and coming MC and features cameo’s and exclusive tracks from some of the UK & US finest including: Akala, D Double E, Scorcher, SAS, Wretch 32, SMS, Bashy & Styles P.

Edwin Starr was an integral part of the soul, Motown and dance floor scene from the mid 50’s until his untimely death in 2003. With a string of major UK hits to his name including S.O.S, Twenty Five Miles, War, Happy Radio, Contact and I Have Faith In You, Edwin Starr remained a hero on England’s Northern Soul circuit, where his energy and dedication to delivering a quality performance was greatly appreciated.

Idlewild is a musical set in the prohibition era written and directed by Bryan Barber and staring André Benjamin and Antwan A Patton a.k.a. André 3000 and Big Boi of the band OutKast.