Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Entertaining, yet uneven
Quentin Tarantino’s passion for cinema has always been a dominant presence in his work. It’s there in his use of pastiche, in his references to other films and in his gleeful engagement with genre...
View ArticleReady or Not: ‘One of the best horror films of 2019’
“It’s true what they say. Rich people really are different.” This is the message of Ready or Not, the second film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett who’s previous credits include the...
View ArticleToronto International Film Festival 2019: ‘An eye-opening experience’
A well timed family holiday to Toronto meant I was fortunate enough to attend the 44th Toronto International Film Festival. It’s interesting to first note that every film began with a thanks to the...
View ArticleThe Man Who Could Cheat Death: ‘A campy exploration of immortality’
From Dracula (1958) to The Devil Rides Out (1968), in their 82 year history, Hammer Films Productions have produced some of the most iconic British horror films released in the 20th century. The Man...
View ArticleReview: Days of the Bagnold Summer
I was curious to see what Simon Bird (of Inbetweeners fame) would make of his directorial debut. I expected a comedy, but perhaps not one as touching as this. Set in an “everytown” somewhere in the...
View ArticleMasculinity in Ad Astra
Brad Pitt is having a bit of a moment in 2019. Following on from his star turn in one of the other biggest films of the year, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, he now carries the much-hyped Ad Astra on...
View ArticleSlasher films: an unlikely love story
The majority of the people who know me are aware that I love Scream. As far as I’m concerned, it’s one of the best horror films ever made. It manages to tackle meta-humour, whilst still creating...
View ArticleHow do Modern Movies React to Climate Change?
What is the relationship between modern films and climate change? Ask most people this question and they’ll say that there’s little overlap. Too few films have tackled the issue and cinema in general...
View ArticleReview: Sübverse
I won’t lie, when I first saw the running time for Sübverse I was skeptical. A sketch that can maintain audience interest for over 90 minutes is an impressive feat even for the most seasoned of...
View ArticleF.W. Murnau’s Faust: A testament to the transcendent power of cinema
Silent films have always intimidated me. At first glance they seem outdated and inaccessible, only useful for studying a bygone era of cinema. Most people who aren’t film critics or academics struggle...
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