Crossing Film Review: A Detailed Tapestry
Levan Akin’s latest drama, Crossing, is a glorious ode to the decency of humans and the richness of Istanbul.
My Favourite Cake Film Review: Daring to Be Free
In My Favourite Cake, Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha tell the sweet, hilarious, tragic story of an Iranian woman who one day realizes she has every right to be free.
Love Lies Bleeding Review: Intoxicating Thriller
Love Lies Bleeding, Rose Glass’ gloriously bizarre follow up to Saint Maud, is a marvellous feat of muscular filmmaking.
La Cocina Film Review: Tense Day at Work
Alonso Ruizpalacios’ La Cocina offers us an open-doors day in an excruciatingly stressful restaurant kitchen but captures it with character and technique.
All Shall Be Well Film Review: Grief, Family & Love
From the 74th Berlin Film Festival, All Shall Be Well is a soft and yet not any less heartbreaking portrayal of grief, family, and love.
This Is Me Now: A Love Story Review
Equipped with a fantastical narrative, stunning musical sequences, and paying homage to love, This Is Me Now: A Love Story proves that happily ever afters do exist.
Bleeding Love Review: Horror Hides as Quirky Drama
Emma Westenberg’s Bleeding Love is a moving father-daughter drama that also might just be one of the scariest films I’ve ever seen.
Eureka Film Review: Alonso Hypnotises us Again
In Eureka, Lisandro Alonso delivers another meditative and surprising examination of humanity and the nature of film itself.
Hamlet Review: Sir Ian McKellen Excels in New Adaptation
Hamlet honours Shakespeare while bringing a refreshing thrill to the story. Sir Ian McKellen reprises his role and is as exuberant and captivating as ever.
American Star Review: McShane on Hitman Holiday
In American Star, a contracted killer seeks a vacation in Fuerteventura but struggles to hide from the violent path he has long walked.
