REVIEW: Bull (LFF 2021)
Perhaps the biggest obstacle for Bull will be its comparisons to Kill List and other works by Ben Wheatley, especially with Neil Maskell in the lead role, appropriating a similar role to the one he played to such acclaim in Wheatley’s Kill List from 2011….
REVIEW: King Richard (LFF 2021)
When I say ‘representation matters’, these are words that I do not take lightly. It’s not just to be ‘seen and heard’. True equality comes from the value we contribute and the respect gained through opportunities that get us a seat at the table. It’s…
REVIEW: Playground (LFF 2021)
Written and directed by Laura Wandel, Playground is the kind of film I feel could give parents nightmares, or if you were bullied yourself as a child, give you a vivid reminder of your own experiences. Seven-year-old Nora (Maya Vanderbeque) is nervous about starting a…
REVIEW: The Hand of God (LFF 2021)
Sorrentino’s autobiographical film is an ambitious, intimate triumph. Paolo Sorrentino has been at the epicentre of contemporary European Cinema for over two decades and is responsible for acclaimed films and series including The Great Beauty, Il Divo and The Young and New Pope. He won…
REVIEW: The Harder They Fall (LFF 2021)
When the opening credits appear with all the cool swagger, its sharp, stylistic editing and curated music choices, you would think you were watching a Quentin Tarantino movie. After all, his trademarks and isms have dominated popular movie culture since his introduction with Reservoir Dogs. But The…
