Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast mixes touching themes of family and homestead with historic tragedy to make one of the most heartwarming films of the year. A semi-autobiographical take on Branagh’s upbringing in Northern Ireland during The Troubles, Belfast immediately grips you with how quickly the warmth of its residents turns fearful. Before, friendly greetings could be … Continue reading Review // Belfast
Clint Eastwood returns both in front of and behind the camera for a film that should be a slam-dunk given his pedigree but sadly ends up a misfire. Eastwood is a name synonymous with the Western and the initial reveal of Cry Macho felt like the perfect film for him today, showing itself to seemingly … Continue reading Review // Cry Macho
Writer/director David Lowery creates an entrancing knight’s tale that seeks to re-define honour and take viewers on an atmospheric journey through his Arthurian world. Although Lowery doesn’t have many features under his belt, his name already carries a strong reputation for artistic storytelling. The Old Man and the Gun, his previous feature, was easily one … Continue reading Review // The Green Knight
An intriguing narrative on the experience of becoming deaf through a fantastic lead performance from Riz Ahmed and incredible sound design, writer/director Darius Marder crafts one of the best debuts of 2020. The film chronicles the experience of Ruben (Ahmed), a punk-metal drummer as he suddenly becomes deaf on tour with his girlfriend/bandmate Lou (Olivia … Continue reading Review // Sound of Metal
Looking for a celebratory weekend away before starting a major project together, co-workers Charlie (Dan Stevens) and wife Michelle (Alison Brie), along with their friends Mina (Sheila Vand) and boyfriend - Charlie’s brother Josh (Jeremy Allen White), book a stay at a secluded vacation home. The best way to describe The Rental would be something like The … Continue reading Review // The Rental
Four black US Army G.I’s return to Vietnam in search of a fallen comrade and buried treasure. Officially there to take a battlefield tour and attempt to recover the remains of their sergeant, they hope to also leave with a crate of gold they had hidden on their final mission. Director Spike Lee assembles a … Continue reading Review // Da 5 Bloods
After a seemingly career-ending blunder with his disastrous Fantastic Four reboot, all eyes are on writer/director Josh Trank for his latest film Capone, to see if he can repair some of the damage done to his name - his quick rise and fall a more prominent story in the modern film industry than that of Al Capone himself. … Continue reading Review // Capone
While plenty films have brought viewers into the destructive and disturbing minds of psychopaths over the years, none since have done it quite like Mary Harron’s American Psycho did back in 2000. Cinema's serial killers and psychopaths both fictional and real are generally motivated by bad upbringings or their displeasures with society - but that’s … Continue reading Feature // American Psycho: 20 Years On
The Safdie Brothers continue to prove themselves as unique visionaries with their newest flick, Uncut Gems, putting viewers in the anxiety-inducing life of a compulsive gambler, constantly searching for the next big win. Uncut Gems taps into viewers’ nerves right from the start and then gradually tears them to shreds as they watch Howard Ratner … Continue reading Review // Uncut Gems
Adapting the works of iconic horror author Stephen King is no simple task, but writer/director Mike Flanagan makes it look easy while pulling double duty in a fitting sequel to Kubrick's horror classic. I had an odd sense of intrigue towards this film, especially with news of Flanagan being behind the camera. For those that don’t … Continue reading Review // Doctor Sleep
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