Personally, 2017 was a great year for film. In fact I would go as far to say that it was one of the best years in cinema for a long time. However, 2017 has ended and 2018 has already kick started with the Golden Globes. So to help with my grievances of 2017, I have […]
British cinema for some reason does not have the greatest of reputations, particularly within the cinephile, art-house circles. In the Guardian’s Top 25 art-house films of all time, only one (Davies’ Distant Voice, Still Lives) and a half (Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange) of those films were British. And art-house king ,Francois Truffaut, once famously described […]
In my opinion, 2017 has been one of the best years in film for a long time, boasting so many solid 5 star movies across all genres and budgets. It’s been mighty fine year for independent films with original concepts, such with Get Out storming the box-office and Raw shocking festival audiences. And blockbusters have been at […]
After watching Call Me By Your Name, I left the cinema knowing I had enjoyed the film thoroughly, but it did not leave the impression that I was seeking. As I was waiting for my train home, I tired to read. But I could not stop thinking about the film. I again tried to pick […]
It’s Halloween time so in obvious fashion I have decided to post a list of my favourite horror films. From European art-house to American mainstream, literary adaptations to franchise beginnings. 10. Blood and Black Lace (1964, Mario Bava, Italy). No-one quite does stylish horror quite like the the Italian’s and Bava’s 1964 giallo Blood and Black […]
Every now and again, a debut director releases a film that is so assured, that it is hard to imagine how this film hasn’t previously existed, and God’s Own Country, perfect example of classic, British Independent filmmaking, is one of these rare films. God’s Own Country is the story of a young farmer, Johnny (Josh O’Connor) who is […]
Soderbergh’s ensemble, heist caper starring Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Riley Keough, Daniel Craig and Katie Holmes, sees the directors return to the big screen. Logan Lucky marks Soderbergh’s return to film since 2013’s Behind the Candelabra. After watching the film it is clear to see why this film drew him out of retirement; it is an utterly […]
Debuting at 2017’s Sundance Festival A Ghost Story is a supernatural drama directed and written by David Lowery that explores loss, love, time and existence. An ambitious film, it follow’s the sheeted ghost of a dead husband, as he waits and wanders around his old home. Framed in a boxy 1:33 aspect ratio with vignette […]
The best films from the first half of year. A year so far which has been dominated by independent uniqueness, genre subversion, stellar literary adaptations and a step forward for representation. 20. Trespass Against Us (Adam Smith, UK and US) 19. The Love Witch (Anna Biller, US) 18. Baby Driver (Edgar Wright, UK and US) […]
Adapted from the 1951 novel by Daphne du Maurier, starring Rachel Weisz and Sam Claflin, My Cousin Rachel is the story of a wealthy Englishman who tries to seek revenge on his cousin for the suspected murder of his guardian, he however begins to falls for her mysterious charm instead. To celebrate the release of […]
Rhi Writes Film 