Nightmare Alley (2022) – Review
Neo-noir, so often, can be style over substance. Sumptuous to look at but severely lacking in authentic characters and narrative arcs. So, has “master of the spectacle” Guillermo del Toro succeeded i...
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Mary Magdalene
Few will argue that women get a raw deal when it comes to the Bible. From introducing original sin to having your name synonymous with treachery and betrayal, there’s clearly a pattern. Another such ...
A Ghost Story
First and foremost, if you’re one of those casual movie goers who perhaps will just look at a title or promotional poster, think ‘that looks like something I might like’ and dive in...
Lion Announced As The Amex Gala At The BFI London Film Festival
The 60th BFI London Film Festival has announced that Lion starring Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham and Nicole Kidman will be the American Express Gala at this year’s Festival. The film will rece...
David’s Top Ten of 2013
Looking back over the year, no film could claim to be the real stand-out of 2013. In a year where sequels like Iron Man 3, Despicable Me 2, Fast and Furious 6 and the latest instalment of The Hunger ...
Her
Her marks the welcome return of director Spike Jonze after a four year absence from our cinema screens. As an innovative and experimental artist it is always interesting to see what he will do next. ...
Ain’t Them Bodies Saints
Fresh from acclaim at the Cannes film festival comes the trailer for the drama Ain’t Them Bodies Saints. From relatively new writer / director David Lowery comes a tale of a life, love and the...