Hunger (Steve McQueen, 2008): UK / Ireland

Reviewed by Darryl Walden. Viewed at the ArcLight theater, AFI Film Festival. The film Hunger is a poignant reenactment of the imprisoned years of Irish Republican Army leader Bobby Sands.  I am impressed by Steve McQueen’s decision to mark his film debut with a less than popular subject. The violent exploits of the IRA are … Continue reading Hunger (Steve McQueen, 2008): UK / Ireland