War films are one of the most prolific aspects of British film. Whether it is World War I or World War II, there has been many movies that have covered a lot of aspects of the war. I mean – yes – history needs to be taught and there are so many stories which need to be uncovered but there isn’t a year that goes … Continue reading 1917 – Review
Eliza Hittman’s first feature Beach Rats was a humanistic portrayal of a young man’s sexuality. Her work is such an empathic exploration – a near silent musing on someone’s journey. Hittman’s approach to her characters and the story is powerful and evocative, continuing with the brilliant Never Rarely Sometimes Always. Starring Sidney Flanigan in her debut film, Never Rarely Sometimes Always revolves around Autumn, a … Continue reading Never Rarely Sometimes Always – Review
Once upon a time, in a world beyond our own, there was an article on Film Stories. Prompted by my love for Two Star Fantasy Films, I explored why I was fond of these adventures and why they are still valid in this cinematic landscape. Yet I was not satisfied by this adventure! Through weekly podcasts and articles, I shall head forth on a quest … Continue reading The Middling Earth: The Last Witch Hunter (2015)
Jojo Rabbit was always going to be a divisive film. Coming from its premiere in Toronto International Film Festival, Taika Waititi’s latest movie, a black comedy revolving around hapless Nazis, had polarised reviews and opinion. Although this isn’t the first comedy to satirical portray the Nazi party, it certainly is one that has many people talking and questioning its ethical stance. Based on the book … Continue reading Jojo Rabbit – Review
If your boyfriend invites you to a remote villa in the middle of the desert, don’t go. That’s the moral of Revenge, a French language blood-soaked rape revenge thriller from writer-director Coralie Fargeat. Jen (Matilda Lutz) thinks she is spending some quality bikini time with her married lover, Richard (Kevin Janssens), who has invited two other guys to go hunting with him. There is a … Continue reading Revenge – Review
Musical TV series have become more prevalent in recent years. The popularity certainly grew with those spunky adolescent misfits churning out sugar-addled covers of either pop hits or theatrical tunes in Ryan Murphy’s Glee. Since then, we’ve had series such as Smash, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and Galavant. Heck, even regular TV shows such as Scrubs, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Grey’s Anatomy, and more recently, Riverdale. If … Continue reading The Quarantine Binge: Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
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