Summertime tends to see the release of big Hollywood blockbusters and action films and one that has been widely marketed is Bullet Train. The film follows mercenary Ladybug (Brad Pitt) who is tasked with acquiring a briefcase from a bullet train that is travelling between Tokyo and Kyoto. Ladybug has undergone therapy after experiencing bouts… Read More Bullet Train (2022)
One of the most hyped films to come out of 2021 was Denis Villeneuve’s Dune which boasted one of the best casts and a huge budget, incorporating plenty of advanced special effects that have given a new sci-fi franchise room to thrive. Dune is based on the 1965 novel of the same name, written by… Read More Dune (2021)
Passing is a film that appears to have slipped under many filmgoers’ radars but one that should definitely be watched. This Netflix film sees phenomenal actress Rebecca Hall in her directorial debut and follows Reenie (Tessa Thompson), a woman who encounters a childhood friend, Clare (Ruth Negga), who explains to Reenie how she has been… Read More Passing (2021)
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic saw the delay of many films which has resulted in a huge amount of quality films being released this year. One such film to suffer from pandemic delays is Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog which is her first feature film in 12 years since 2009’s Bright… Read More London Film Festival 2021: The Power of the Dog
The latest film by Studio Ghibli is Earwig and the Witch, which has been the subject of controversy among Ghibli fans due to the computer animated style of the film which differs a lot from the signature 2D anime style that the company has become known and lived for. With Hayao Miyazaki’s son, Goro, taking… Read More Earwig and the Witch (2020)
Ramin Bahrani’s latest feature premiered on Netflix to international acclaim. The White Tiger tells the story of one man’s ascendancy to success from his humble beginnings. Based on Aravind Adiga’s 2008 novel of the same name with the script written by Bahrani, The White Tiger is an intricate character study that shows the contrast between… Read More The White Tiger (2021)
As awards season lingers on the horizon, more and more films are being released with the hopes that they will be successful come trophy time. One such film that has snuck onto the scene and made a big impact is Simon Stone’s period drama The Dig. Based on the 2007 novel of the same name… Read More The Dig (2021)
Marielle Heller is one of the most exciting filmmakers working in the industry. Although she is not a household name in the mainstream yet, she has proven her talent and range in the three feature films she has directed so far. All three are adaptations of different mediums which also shows Heller’s skill as a… Read More Marielle Heller: Film Ranking
It’s hard not to think about Hayao Miyazaki when choosing what anime film to watch. Known as one of the founders of the Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki has established a name among critics and audiences alike as an important figure in helping Japanese cinema reach a global audience with films that are suitable… Read More Hayao Miyazaki: Film Ranking
With the hype of awards season in full swing, I thought I would take a look back at some older favourites of mine. Inspired by the Judy Garland biopic, Judy, what better way to connect the current awards season with a favourite classic of mine and discuss the wonderfully magical The Wizard of Oz (1939).… Read More The Wizard of Oz (1939)
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