Another Round – Film Review
A unique take on the effects of alcohol which will make you laugh and cry in equal measure. Another Round (Druk in Danish) is a Danish film directed by Thomas Vinterberg (director of The Hunt) and stars Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang and…
The Mauritanian – When Law Fails In The Country That Promotes It
“The Mauritanian” is a poignant film detailing the true experience of one of the many men who were abducted and arrested by the US government, then sent to the infamous prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba after the 9/11 attacks and subsequent war in Afghanistan. Mohamedou…
The Peanut Butter Falcon – The Hero’s Journey Goes to Wrestling Camp
The Peanut Butter Falcon proves that an actor with autism can be the lead in a film and that a A-list actor can be the co-star. As a movie genre goes the “hero’s journey” is nothing new. But because it isn’t new doesn’t mean it…
Nocturnal (2019) Movie Review
Nocturnal is a captivating drama directed by Nathalie Biancheri that shows just how complex relationships can be and the consequences of unspoken words. The story follows Pete (Cosmo Jarvis) who is a painter, not the artistic kind. His life is ordinary and mundane until he…
Unhinged (2020) Review
Unhinged is a frightening take on road rage gone terribly wrong. First and foremost I would not allow children to watch this because of the graphic content that is shown in regards to the incidents that happen throughout the film. The director Derrick Borte definitely…
Stage Mother Movie Review
A perfect film to break lockdown This was my first film review post lockdown and the first time in a cinema in months. The last film I went to see was a sold-out screening of Parasite in early February. It was packed to the…
JoJo Rabbit Review – An Anti-Hate Satire
JoJo Rabbit is one of the most beautifully written films I’ve seen in a long time. From the opening sequence, we know this is going to be an odd yet lovely little film. The title credits play a German version of, “I Wanna Hold Your…
Top 10 John Cusack Movies
“High Fidelity” turns 20 this year. I know, it doesn’t seem that long ago for the breakup made to music-themed film to have been released, but it was. In honor of that milestone, we are looking at the top 10 John Cusack films… so far….