In Starve Acre, director Daniel Kokotajlo delivers a haunting, slow-burning folk horror adaptation of Andrew Michael Hurley’s novel. Set in 1970s Yorkshire, the film stars Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark as a grieving couple whose lives unravel as they encounter ancient, malevolent forces lurking beneath their home. Despite its strong performances and eerie atmosphere, Starve… Continue reading Starve Acre: a brooding dive into folk-horror with atmospheric weight, but lacking in scares
Writer: Yorgos LanthimosDirector: Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthimis FilippouCast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Hunter Schafer Yorgos Lanthimos’s second film in the space of less than a year, ushers you into a labyrinth of moral quandaries and psychological minefields, further solidifying his reputation for creating films that are not just seen, but experienced on… Continue reading Kinds of Kindness: dark fables and moral quandaries in Lanthimos’ latest
Writer: Jeff Nichols, based on The Bikeriders by Danny LyonDirector: Jeff NicholsCast: Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist If you’re on the lookout for a riveting movie that delves into the camaraderie, struggles, and thrills of motorcycle club life, then Jeff Nichols’ “The Bikeriders” might just be the film you’ve been waiting… Continue reading The Bikeriders: Jeff Nichols’ Electrifying Journey into the Heart of Biker Culture
Writer: Alice RohrwacherDirector: Alice RohrwacherCast: Josh O’Connor, Carol Duarte, Vincenzo Nemolato, Alba Rohrwacher La Chimera, directed by Alice Rohrwacher, is a poetic dive into the transformative power of art and human connection. This film, which artfully blends reality with a sense of the ethereal, manages to captivate the viewers from its very first frame. Rohrwacher,… Continue reading La Chimera: exploring mystical realities
Writer: Julio TorresDirector: Julio TorresCast: Tilda Swinton, Julio Torres, RZA, Greta Lee Julio Torres makes a stellar debut as a writer, director and star in “Problemista,” a uniquely funny, delightfully whimsical, and smart odyssey through art, connection and perseverance. Best known for creating the TV show “Los Espookys,” Torres now takes on the big screen,… Continue reading Problemista: Julio Torres crafts a whimsical and heartfelt cinematic debut
“Despicable Me 4” continues the animated adventures of Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) and his quirky family, set in the delightfully absurd world of supervillains and their day-to-day lives. Directed by Chris Renaud, this latest installment in the franchise tries to juggle multiple storylines, resulting in a mixed bag of comedic highs and narrative lows.… Continue reading Despicable Me 4: a chaotic symphony of laughter and good fun
We’ve come to expect intricate, creepy thrillers from M. Night Shyamalan so it’s no surprise that his daughters directorial debut follows in the same footsteps, almost. The Watchers follows Mina, an artist living estranged from her hometown America in Ireland, who gets lost in the woods and finds herself enslaved by the watchers; a swarm… Continue reading The Watchers: directorial debut from Ishana Night Shyamalan gets lost in the woods of folklore
“Tennis is a relationship,” says Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) in director Luca Guadagnino’s new film Challengers. However, this relationship is not simply between the game and the player. Rather the heart of tennis, and perhaps of all competition, is a three-way relationship between two contestants and a third person. Their presence, and observation, is what gives… Continue reading Challengers: Luca Guadagnino’s tennis film reviewed by an expert in the psychology of competition
In a cinematic landscape often dominated by grim superheroes and CGI-laden extravaganzas, director David Leitch’s latest creation, “The Fall Guy,” emerges as a refreshing throwback to the heyday of action comedy. Drawing inspiration from the cult 80s television series, this film promises audiences a rollicking adventure filled with old-school stunts and comedic charm. At its… Continue reading The Fall Guy: A Retro Blast of Action Comedy in Modern Cinema
Horror fans will know that any slasher film post 1990’s is trying to be Scream or Halloween, and those are tough acts to follow. When The Strangers hit the screen in 2008, it felt like somewhat of a fresh take on the slasher genre, and although it wasn’t universally loved, critics have since gone on to… Continue reading The Strangers: Chapter 1 – A genuine horror or a feeble attempt to revamp a cult classic?
