More like Falling Asleep. Directed by Finnish filmmaker, Aki Kaurismäki, Fallen Leaves tells the story of Ansa (Alma Pöysti) who works in a supermarket and resents her job, and Holappa (Jussi Vatanen), an alcoholic, whose paths have accidentally crossed. Despite their differences, they try to leverage a relationship. Fallen Leaves is brutally awkward. Though not…
An excellent use of puffy sleeves. Every year, there’s a critically acclaimed film that makes you question just how the critics glossed over all of its absurdity. This year, it’s Poor Things. The film pairs Victorian dark horror with steampunk, adapted by screenwriter Tony McNamara from the 1992 novel by Alasdair Gray and directed by…
2023 saw a spark reignite on the big screen, with remarkable cinematic achievements, providing renewed hope for the art of cinema. Here are 5 cinematic delights from this year that you’ll have the pleasure of escaping to. Special Mention: Barbie (2023) Out go the heels and in come the Birkenstocks, Barbie is a fun, pumping…
“Do you guys ever think about dying?” …the last words you’d expect to hear out of this pretty pink doll’s mouth. But hey, even plastic can have a meltdown. Meet Barbie, Greta Gerwig’s latest directorial debut, based on the iconic Mattel doll that has fascinated and polarized society since 1959. Viewers are whisked to Barbieland…
Something has to change. At what point will your blood boil? Sexual assault is neither a “light” nor “basic” matter and we cannot treat it as if it were. Suzie Miller’s 100-minute monologue is a vehicle in addressing shifting perspectives on the justice system. Protagonist, Tessa played by Jodie Comer, works as a Criminal Defence…
Here’s 5 cinematic delights from this year that I had the pleasure of escaping (or sobbing) to. What was your favourite film of 2021? 5. Last Night in Soho (2021) Oh the stylish ’60s! *exhales* Appreciate Old Hollywood, neon lights and a gripping narrative? This one’s singing to you. Last Night in Soho will have…
Gaga’s latest LoveGame. Directed by Ridley Scott and adapted from Sara Gay Forden’s “A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour and Greed”, House of Gucci follows the teeth-clenching legacy of the Gucci family, exploring the nasty taste of greed. Its true crime lies in its tabloid-familiar, bland execution and a lacking passion for more, only…
Who you gonna call? Not Ray Stantz. Directed by Jason Reitman, Ghostbusters: Afterlife centrals on a historical approach to the franchise, introducing a whole new generation, and walks of life. Quite literally. While Paul Feig’s 2016 remake proved divisive, its comedic approach and direction certainly proved more solid and exciting. Afterlife had a tough time…
“I watch, so that others do not see.” Pablo Larraín directs a devastating portrait of Princess Diana in the desperation to be herself. He carefully draws upon the course of three heavy days at Sandringham, capturing the devastating brink of a breakdown. Larraín’s directing debuts usually feature an emotion-centric construction of the life of its…
“All I do every day is care…” Directed by J Blakeson, I Care a Lot tells the story of Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike) — a “Legal Guardian” who finds herself a little caught out this time around. Scamming the elderly for profit is what Marla excels in, particularly robbing their assets and everything they’re worth. While…
A masterful caricature of revenge. Directed by Emerald Fennell, Promising Young Woman shines a not-so-bright light on the life of Cassie, a former medical student whose life has been turned upside down by the rape of her best friend, Nina. Cassie is left boiling over with rage. Despite the horrifying topics it addresses, Promising Young…
The only screen fit for lockdown is the small screen. And it’s the strongest bond we’ve ever had with it, having endured months on end stuck in the not-so-great indoors. So, here’s a few more delightful shows for you in hope that you get the escapism you truly deserve from this bonkers year. 5. The…
Save your vision and wander elsewhere. “Oh my, look…it’s black and white, in 4:3 and has a laugh track! That means it’s great TV!” Or not. While the show’s aesthetic might look like a dazzling Old Hollywood 50s piece; its content doesn’t hold a candle. Even when Marvel manages to secure a great premise, they…
“He said that wherever I went, he would find me, walk right up to me, and I wouldn’t be able to see him.” After Cecilia (Elisabeth Moss) runs away from a toxic relationship with Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen), she can finally start to relax. A strange series of events begin to happen and she must prove…
“What if Juliet didn’t kill herself?” In the streets of Verona, all is not what it seems. Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway take hold of the quill one last time and rewrite the tragedy of the star-crossed lovers. Hang on, so Juliet doesn’t kill herself over a boy after all? Shocking considering their “very…
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