Review: Arcadian – “Cage brings his charisma as always”
Props to Oscar-winning icon Nicolas Cage, who (believe it or not) turned 60 this year, for relentlessly using his star power as a gateway...
Read MoreReview: The Beast – “A heightened sensorial experience that will hold you captive, if you let it.”
If it’s a literal beast you’re after, I’m sorry to disappoint you. This isn’t another high concept genre-flick with a CGI creature at its...
Read MoreReview: Femme – “An unapologetically queer genre film that packs a punch with a well-balanced mix of style and substance.”
After the Daniels and the Safdie Brothers (who are admittedly amongst their greatest inspiration) a new and exciting filmmaking duo is...
Read MoreReview: Pearl -“The supervillain origin story we don’t deserve”
Welcome to Ti West’s cinematic horror-verse, a perfect mix of originality, cinephile homage and genre-blending that will leave you wanting...
Read MoreReview: Close – “Lukas Dhont tells it with such a delicate touch and mastery of his craft”
It is rare for a film to truly capture the essence of its narrative with the level of cinematic nuance achieved by Belgian filmmaker Lukas...
Read MoreReview: Beautiful Beings – “Sublime cinematography”
Back in 2017, I’d sung the praises of Icelandic filmmaker Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson’s feature debut Heartstone on this very film blog....
Read MoreReview: Nitram – “An uncomfortable watch but an essential one”
Despite the legitimate controversy that surrounded Nitram’s release in its homeland down under back in September, the latest horrifying...
Read MoreScreenwriting, religious repression and why you should watch The Last Thing Mary Saw: In conversation with filmmaker Edoardo Vitaletti
One of the most exciting aspects of covering film releases is the opportunity to discover new talent with the potential to breathe new...
Read MoreReview: The Last Thing Mary Saw – “A slow-burning cinematic experience rich in both style and substance”
Debuts are no easy feat, that’s why filmmaker Edoardo Vitaletti deserves extra credit for choosing to tackle a disturbing period...
Read MoreReview: I Carry You With Me (Te Llevo Conmigo) – “Essential and much-needed cinema”
Some films have the power to connect with audiences on a level so deep and personal that by the time credits roll, the emotional catharsis...
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