Review: His House
Director: Remi Weekes Stars: Wunmi Mosaku, Sope Dirisu, Malaika Wakoli-Abigaba Remi Weekes’ film, new to Netflix, turns the apprehensions and traumas of … Continue reading Review: His House
Month: October 2020
Review: Shirley
Director: Josephine Decker Stars: Odessa Young, Michael Stuhlbarg, Elisabeth Moss Fertility courses through the latest feature from Josephine Decker, her … Continue reading Review: Shirley
Why I Love… #121: Ginger Snaps
Year: 2000 Director: John Fawcett Stars: Katherine Isabelle, Emily Perkins, Jesse Moss When it comes to teen horrors that writhe … Continue reading Why I Love… #121: Ginger Snaps
Review: Relic
Director: Natalie Erika James Stars: Emily Mortimer, Bella Heathcote, Robyn Nevin With most UK cinemas shuttered, you might be hard-pressed … Continue reading Review: Relic
Review: On The Rocks
Director: Sofia Coppola Stars: Rashida Jones, Marlon Wayans, Bill Murray During the rounds for The Beguiled, the whiteness of Sofia … Continue reading Review: On The Rocks
Review: Honest Thief
Director: Mark Williams Stars: Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh, Jeffrey Donovan Mark Williams’ Honest Thief is a film so bad I … Continue reading Review: Honest Thief
Review: Nocturne
Director: Zu Quirke Stars: Sydney Sweeney, Madison Iseman, Jacques Colimon Sibling rivalry, bloody-minded ambition and collegiate pressure all coalesce in … Continue reading Review: Nocturne
Review: Ammonite
Director: Francis Lee Stars: Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan, Alec Secareanu The sky is an endless rubble of grey; a shingled … Continue reading Review: Ammonite
Review: The Other Lamb
Director: Małgorzata Szumowska Stars: Raffey Cassidy, Denise Gough, Michiel Huisman There are a couple of notable firsts happening in Małgorzata … Continue reading Review: The Other Lamb
An ode to Exeter Picturehouse
I first went to Exeter Picturehouse in the middle of 2000. I was a moody 17-year-old who had become partially … Continue reading An ode to Exeter Picturehouse
Review: Herself
Director: Phyllida Lloyd Stars: Clare Dunne, Conleth Hall, Harriet Walter Dublin’s housing problem and escalating counts of domestic violence – … Continue reading Review: Herself
Review: The Lie
Director: Veena Sud Stars: Mireille Enos, Peter Sarsgaard, Joey King A look at the copyright date stamp for The Lie reveals … Continue reading Review: The Lie
Review: Black Box
Director: Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jr. Stars: Mamoudou Athie, Phylicia Rashād, Amanda Christine This month Blumhouse Pictures are treating us to four … Continue reading Review: Black Box
Why I Love… #120: Beau Travail
Year: 1999 Director: Claire Denis Stars: Denis Lavant, Grégoire Colin, Michel Subor My first exposure to Claire Denis was Bastards early … Continue reading Why I Love… #120: Beau Travail
Review: Vampires vs the Bronx
Director: Oz Rodriguez Stars: Jaden Michael, Sarah Gadon, Imani Lewis There are strong Attack the Block vibes coming off of … Continue reading Review: Vampires vs the Bronx
The Lost Highway Hotel 