Someone asking me what my favourite film is can never be sure of what answer I will give, but a bet on The Grand Budapest Hotel is more than likely to yield some kind of financial reward. My first Wes Anderson film was The Grand Budapest Hotel, watching it after arriving home from work one … More Monsieur Gustave: A Surprisingly Realistic Character
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
If your father is my father (and mine is) then you probably grew up watching a lot of westerns. The Westerns that live rent free in my father’s mind are not always the most celebrated of cinematic achievements, which I think this is a terrible shame due to their incredible contribution to the art. But … More The Psychological Realism of The Sisters’ Brothers.
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