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 […]
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 […]
Inspired by real life events and a real life family, Trespass Against Us is a crime-drama focusing on the prejudice, parenting and patriarchy within the traveller community. Trespass Against Us tells the story of the Cutlers, a family of Irish travellers currently living in the West Country. Chad (played by an on-form Michael Fassbender) is […]
Ever since its screening at the Toronto International film festival last September, Moonlight has been tipped to be the one to look out for this awards season. Having already picked up Best Motion Picture Drama award at the Golden Globes, the film has also been nominated for eight Academy Awards, making it the second most nominated […]
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