The Odyssey
Nolan’s choice to adapt the Odyssey shows the continuing influence on modern storytelling, and the technical choices are emblematic of Nolan’s domination of modern blockbuster filmmaking.
Category Archives: Reviews
Our Land
Despite some odd omissions, OUR LAND is a sweeping exploration of the relationship between the people of England and their land.
The Invite
With a nuanced perspective and a harmony of performances and technical elements, THE INVITE elevates itself into a surprisingly affecting examination of love from director Olivia Wilde.
Rosebush Pruning
At the rotting core of ROSEBUSH PRUNING, there is nothing new or purposeful to be gleaned from its boring, pointless provocations.
The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel
THE LAST GUEST OF THE HOLLOWAY MOTEL is a testament to a wish to change the oppressive gender ideals living in the football sphere and start building a community in support of queer football players.
Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day
Based on the 1919 book, Tina Gharavi’s film adds entertaining anachronisms and dramatic storylines to suit its new medium; some of these choices land, others are not given the time to warrant their daring.
Blue Heron
BLUE HERON is a gentle demonstration of cinema’s power, and Romvari’s ability to create a tangible, shared experience of something difficult to put into words. The film is one of fuzzy memories & half-truths, but the impression it leaves is firm & enduring.
Backrooms
BACKROOMS is an eerily realised creative vision, but it’s difficult to escape the idea that it takes a suboptimal turn away from the technical strengths that give this adaptation such a firm footing.
Köln 75
Performances and occasional wit cannot save KÖLN 75 from being baffling and trying. Unlike the real concert, this film squanders what could be a great premise on a too-neat feel-good story.
Hen
HEN merely enables the viewer to take comfort that, although they may not have yet gone vegan, at least they’ve likely never chucked a living chicken off the roof of a building for their art.