Let’s be honest…2025 wasn’t a flawless year for film. There were misfires, messes, and more than a few releases that tested everyone’s patience. But, it was never boring. 2025 was the year cinema went feral and chose chaos; I loved its audacity. These films cut through the noise and actually gave us something worth shouting…
Cancel your plans, grab your snacks – these TV shows made the line “just one more episode” my favourite fib of 2025. And what an exceptional year of television it was – Apple TV has unsurpisingly been on fire, yet again, continuing to push the bar for TV, with quality reigning far superior over quantity.…
Let’s chat about the ‘hits’ of 2024 that everybody’s been talking about, but I didn’t exactly love… 4. Why I didn’t love: Challengers (2024) When the trailer’s better than the film…Challengers aims to be cool and edgy; the cost? Devoid of narrative and doesn’t make you care for any of the characters. A fanfiction would…
Cancel your plans, grab your snacks – these TV shows made the line “just one more episode” my favourite fib of 2024. And what an exceptional year of television it was – Apple TV has notably raised the bar, with quality screenwriting and production value. It’s been a while since a streaming service has graced…
2024 was a mixed bag for cinema; a lot of blah, a bit of brilliance and plenty inbetween. Television reigned and took the mighty stand, leaving film in the dust. We can only hope 2025 will fight back and reward us with a stronger output. Here are the standouts that reminded me why I still…
More like Falling Asleep. Directed by Finnish filmmaker, Aki Kaurismäki, Fallen Leaves tells the story of Ansa (Alma Pöysti) who works in a supermarket and resents her job, and Holappa (Jussi Vatanen), an alcoholic, whose paths have accidentally crossed. Despite their differences, they try to leverage a relationship. Fallen Leaves is brutally awkward. Though not…
An excellent use of puffy sleeves. Every year, there’s a critically acclaimed film that makes you question just how the critics glossed over all of its absurdity. This year, it’s Poor Things. The film pairs Victorian dark horror with steampunk, adapted by screenwriter Tony McNamara from the 1992 novel by Alasdair Gray and directed by…
2023 saw a spark reignite on the big screen, with remarkable cinematic achievements, providing renewed hope for the art of cinema. Here are 5 cinematic delights from this year that you’ll have the pleasure of escaping to. Special Mention: Barbie (2023) Out go the heels and in come the Birkenstocks, Barbie is a fun, pumping…
“Do you guys ever think about dying?” …the last words you’d expect to hear out of this pretty pink doll’s mouth. But hey, even plastic can have a meltdown. Meet Barbie, Greta Gerwig’s latest directorial debut, based on the iconic Mattel doll that has fascinated and polarized society since 1959. Viewers are whisked to Barbieland…
Something has to change. At what point will your blood boil? Sexual assault is neither a “light” nor “basic” matter and we cannot treat it as if it were. Suzie Miller’s 100-minute monologue is a vehicle in addressing shifting perspectives on the justice system. Protagonist, Tessa played by Jodie Comer, works as a Criminal Defence…
Here’s 5 cinematic delights from this year that I had the pleasure of escaping (or sobbing) to. What was your favourite film of 2021? 5. Last Night in Soho (2021) Oh the stylish ’60s! *exhales* Appreciate Old Hollywood, neon lights and a gripping narrative? This one’s singing to you. Last Night in Soho will have…
Gaga’s latest LoveGame. Directed by Ridley Scott and adapted from Sara Gay Forden’s “A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour and Greed”, House of Gucci follows the teeth-clenching legacy of the Gucci family, exploring the nasty taste of greed. Its true crime lies in its tabloid-familiar, bland execution and a lacking passion for more, only…
Who you gonna call? Not Ray Stantz. Directed by Jason Reitman, Ghostbusters: Afterlife centrals on a historical approach to the franchise, introducing a whole new generation, and walks of life. Quite literally. While Paul Feig’s 2016 remake proved divisive, its comedic approach and direction certainly proved more solid and exciting. Afterlife had a tough time…
“I watch, so that others do not see.” Pablo Larraín directs a devastating portrait of Princess Diana in the desperation to be herself. He carefully draws upon the course of three heavy days at Sandringham, capturing the devastating brink of a breakdown. Larraín’s directing debuts usually feature an emotion-centric construction of the life of its…
“All I do every day is care…” Directed by J Blakeson, I Care a Lot tells the story of Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike) — a “Legal Guardian” who finds herself a little caught out this time around. Scamming the elderly for profit is what Marla excels in, particularly robbing their assets and everything they’re worth. While…
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