Sky Peals: Venice Film Review
A man tries to find out more about his late father – and uncovers an extraterrestrial secret – in Moin Hussain’s very promising debut Sky Peals.
The First Slam Dunk: Movie Review
Takehiko Inoue’s The First Slam Dunk is a sports movie done right, with one of the best climaxes of the year that’s guaranteed to leave you fist-pumping the air.
Evil Does Not Exist Review: The Ultimate Revenge Thriller
With Evil Does Not Exist, Ryūsuke Hamaguchi delivers the ultimate revenge thriller disguised as a quiet environmental drama.
Snow in Midsummer: Venice Film Review
With its reflection on the past, Keat Aun Chong’s Snow in Midsummer delivers a painful portrayal of injustice.
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.