The Killer Review: Fincher Subverts Revenge Noir
In The Killer (Netflix), David Fincher subverts the revenge neo-noir genre with the ironic character study of a tedious, sociopathic hit man.
Maestro (Netflix) Film Review
Bradley Cooper’s second directorial effort, Maestro, is a bold and stylish, if somewhat schmaltzy, portrait of the relationship and music that made up Leonard Berstein.
Tatami: Venice Film Review
Zar Amir Ebrahimi and Guy Nattiv’s Tatami is a raw, poignant and empowering tale of two women who defy the threat of oppression and choose to be free.
Hoard Film Review: Unapologetically Original
In Luna Carmoon’s Hoard, a teenager comes to terms with the abuse and love she experienced as a child, and ultimately discovers who she is when the two things are combined.
Poor Things Film Review: Ode to the Inner ‘Monster’
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things is an exquisitely layered ode to our inner ‘monsters’, revolving around a woman who dares to be free in a society dominated by men.
The Promised Land (Bastarden) Film Review
Nickolaj Arcel’s The Promised Land (Bastarden) is a poignant, if a bit bleak, tale of determination and struggle, with the lesson being that you can’t always do it alone.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: Film Review
Short but very sweet, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is a concentrated dose of Anderson’s symmetrical style.
Hollywoodgate Film Review: Effective Documentary
Ibrahim Nash’at’s Hollywoodgate pointedly shows the power of the Taliban, with a quietly menacing focus on the role the US and NATO played in encouraging it.
Fremont: Edinburgh Film Review
Fremont is a darkly comedic and reliably heartfelt meditation on immigrant culture in all its overwhelming ubiquity.
Kill (2024) Film Review: Sharp & Gritty Thriller
Kill is a non-stop thriller that weaves an intricate tale of family, coercion and trauma into its relentless rampage of revenge.
