Last night I watched The Father, my most anticipated film since I saw the trailer, which in itself was a masterclass in both editing and film marketing. The performances saw Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman nominated for Oscars at the 93rd Academy Awards. Directed by Florian Zeller, The Father tells the story of a man … More The Father’s Devastating Perspective
There are not many films that genuinely made me want to walk out of the cinema, Dark Phoenix was one of them though. Despite the talented cast of previously successful films, the mediocre writing and dull failed to maintain its continuity with previous films. I don’t really recall anything I liked about the film with … More Dark Phoenix’s Biggest Insult
May’s Newsletter is coming at you pretty late. The truth is I have neglected the blog in order to spend more time doing very little. The trouble with a new job is that you have to reconfigure your balance, so working full time, making a documentary part time, having a social life, watching several films … More May 2021
I cannot think of a film I was less concerned about seeing this year than another live action Disney remake…or in this case a prequel. Not only have I not really cared for this new Disney Cash Cow policy of live action remakes (Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, etc). But 101 Dalmatians already had two … More Would a Twisted Change Improve Cruella?
I have always been a very big fan of Beck! That’s it, that’s the opening sentence. I listened to “Loser all through secondary school and found a certain relatability in the lyrics, “Blue Moon” got me through every sadness I’ve suffered and I have wrote an entire short film inspired by “No Complaints”. While “Loser” … More Beck’s Up All Night: Where John Hughes meets Dante’s Inferno.
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