REVIEW: The Virtuoso (2021)
What’s it like in the mind of a cold-blooded assassin? The Virtuoso gives us a glimpse inside as Anson Mount’s titular hitman is sent on a job like no other. Haunted by a botched job that has left him shaken to say the least, Mount…
Every Betrayal Begins With Trust In New ‘The Virtuoso’ Trailer
Danger, deception, and murder descend upon a sleepy country town when a professional assassin (Anson Mount) accepts a new assignment from his enigmatic mentor and boss (Oscar® winner* Anthony Hopkins). Given only where and when along with a cryptic clue, the methodical hit man must…
Thirty Years of Silence
Paul Tanter takes a deep dive into what makes The Silence of The Lambs so compelling after thirty years. Whether it’s considered psychological horror, a suspense thriller, a crime procedural, or a mix-and-match combination of these genres, it’s undeniable that 1991’s The Silence of The…
REVIEW: The Father (AFI Fest 2020)
While several films have movingly depicted dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, including Iris (2001) and Still Alice (2014), they have mainly considered it from the viewpoint of family members, who are having to cope with seeing someone they love slowly disappear before their eyes. What Florian…
First Trailer For Florian Zeller’s ‘The Father’ Released
In THE FATHER, Hopkins plays the eponymous role of a mischievous and highly independent man who, as he ages, refuses all assistance from his daughter Anne (Olivia Colman). Yet, such help has become essential following Anne’s decision to move to Paris with her partner. As Anne’s father tries to make sense…
FILM FEST 919: The Two Popes
Fernando Meirelles’ The Two Popes catches you off-guard early. Mere minutes into the film, ABBA’s smash hit “Dancing Queen” begins playing over a montage of religious activities, letting the viewer know what kind of film they’re really in for. It’s a very fun needle drop…
Thor: Ragnarok (2017): THE INFINITY SAGA
I like to think of superhero cinema as not so much a genre itself, but as a mould. At no disrespect to superhero cinema, it’s rare to find films featuring caped crusaders or intergalactic heroes that break away from storytelling convention and craft plots built…
Thor: The Dark World (2013): THE INFINITY SAGA
Easily the most maligned film in the MCU – I have heard many people say “All MCU films are good. Well, except The Dark World, obviously” – I am here, dear readers to launch a defence of the black sheep middle child of the Thor…
Thor (2011): THE INFINITY SAGA
Thor (2011) was the fourth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a crucial part in the build-up to The Avengers (2012). Up until this point, we had only really become familiar with Tony Stark in Iron Man 1 & 2, so Thor really got…
JUMPSCARECUT: The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
It’s no surprise to any of you that I absolutely adore The Silence of the Lambs. You name the merchandise, I’ve probably got it. I can remember the first time I watched it so vividly, and it’s continued to captivate and transport me ever since….
REVIEW: Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)
Whether you love it or hate it, franchising has become a fundamental influence on Hollywood’s success in film today. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the Fast and Furious series, movie franchises come in many shapes and sizes. Yet despite an overwhelming consensus of negative…
Hela Wreaks Havoc In The First Teaser Trailer For Thor: Rangarok
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7MGUNV8MxU&w=560&h=315] Right out of nowhere the first teaser trailer for the upcoming third instalment of Thor has been released and it gives us our first proper look at the the tone and plot of the film. In this teaser, we see Hela (Cate Blanchett) giving…
Take A Look At The Brand New Transformers The Last Knight Motion Posters
Love them or hate them, the Transformers are back this year in what Michael Bay assures fans is his last ‘Transformers’ film (Like we haven’t heard that one before!). Bay took to Twitter earlier today to share these brand new motion posters of the Transformers,…
