It’s been radio silence for a while, what with university exams and what not, but it’s difficult to ignore what is going on in the world. With Coronavirus, it didn’t seem like the world could get more crazy, but it has. The murder of George Floyd sparked a global movement that has hardly been precedented in the modern world. We are truly living through history, … Continue reading The Politics of Film
Marriage Story made me happy and sad, and I’m not talking about what happened in the film. One on hand, I was glad that Netflix were taking on a film that was actually good, great even. Director Noah Baumbach was allowed the creative freedom to make a spectacular film, with truly some of the best acting you could ever hope to see. Seriously, this film … Continue reading The Adam Driver Story: Why Marriage Story Will Win All the Awards
This is a very subjective topic, and almost certainly no one will agree with me, but let’s go anyway. When the decade began, I was 12, so it’s safe to say this is definitely the decade where my love for film has developed. I very specifically remember a day in 2009 when me and my dad were going to go to the cinema, and he … Continue reading Top 19 Films of the 2010s in 2019
Earlier this month, Martin Scorcese caused a bit of a storm when he said the following: “Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks…It isn’t the cinema of human beings trying to convey emotional, psychological experiences to another human being.” Now, as I’ve made fairly clear … Continue reading Marvel vs Cinema: The Scorcese Debate
This is an article I’ve been wanting to write for a while and I’ve finally gotten around to it. These are, undeniably, two of the best love stories put on film of all time, however they could not be more different. Although the whole ‘Before’ trilogy is magnificent, and every one is worth seeing for sure, I just want to look at the first one, … Continue reading Love Immediately vs Love Over Time: “Before” vs “Brokeback”
It’s been a really long time since I wrote on here, due to the fact that I’ve been travelling around Asia and Australia, but hopefully I’ll make it up by writing a lot over the next month. While I was away, and since I’ve been back, I was making my way through a long list of movies that I need to watch. Some I really, … Continue reading The Way, Way Underrated Film
First things first, I like this film. Just want to say that so it’s clear. ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’ is a good film. It has an emotional narrative, it deals with important current issues, the acting is top draw and the camerawork is lovely for a film devoid of any huge set-pieces. But, I do think it’s been over-hyped. It should not win Best … Continue reading Three Actors Carrying a Slightly Over-Hyped Film
This seems like the obvious place to start. A classic ‘first-date’ question. This is going to be very subjective, and you might not agree with any of my choices. But I’m the one writing. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT WHAT I THINK ARE THE ‘BEST’ FILMS EVER. THESE ARE MY PERSONAL FAVOURITES. The Departed (2006) I first watched this after my friend had told me … Continue reading My Favourite Films
