Another Round (Druk) – Review
It’s strange, but I never think of the Danes as excessive. In fact, when I think of Denmark, I think of everything as being pared back – their style; décor; way of life; sense of humour. And yet, acc...
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First Cow- Review
A24 have been responsible for some of the most out-there films over the last few years. I still remember leaving Midsommar and requiring a pint to gather my thoughts on what on Earth I’d just s...
Wildland (Kød & Blod) – Review
Already drawing comparisons with the Oscar-nominated, Animal Kingdom, Jeanette Nordahl’s directorial debut is exciting both the Glasgow and Berlin festival circuit. Focusing on the experiences of orp...
The Man Standing Next – Review
“Men at some time are masters of their fate.” Giving off distinctly Caesar and Brutus vibes is Min-ho Woo’s The Man Standing Next, a semi-fictionalised account of the assassination of South Korean Pr...
Black Bear – Review
Cinema has been blurring the lines of fiction versus reality since its inception. In order to be compelling, it has to be believable, right? More than that, it’s been lifting the lid on its own creat...
Father (Otac) – Review
Desperate poverty makes desperate people do desperate things. Srdan Golubovic’s Father makes that clear from it’s shocking opening scenes, wherein a starving, distressed mother pours petrol on hersel...
The Mauritanian – Review
What does it take to break the human spirit; our trust in the justice system; our faith in humanity? Does everyone have the right to a defence? Rooted in angry, grieving and frightened post 9/11 Amer...
Promising Young Woman – Review
“I’m a nice guy.” “I thought you were into it.” “It wasn’t like that.” Cassie has heard every excuse in the book. And she’s tired of it. Emerald Fennell’s film opens with Cassie (Carey Mulligan) bein...
Pieces of a Woman – Review
There is little time for set up or establishing shots in Kornel Mundruczo’s Pieces of a Woman. After a few quick glances over a Boston, and a title card displaying the date, he quickly plunges the vi...
Top 10 Films of 2020 – Mary’s Picks
I mean …where do I start? The cinemas – those great places of solace and refuge – made it until March before succumbing to the nationwide lockdown. Then, they were open again in som...