
Tag: cinema
The Odyssey – Film Review

As a fan of Christopher Nolan, it pains me to say that I can’t recall the last time I was this disengaged at the cinema. For me, his take on Homer’s epic was mostly a slog, with some redeeming aspects.
Sundays – Film Review

A pick from the Spanish & Latin American Film Festival, this quiet, thoughtful and engaging family drama about religious calling is also an unusual coming-of-age story.
Obsession – Film Review

I finally watched this horror movie, a rare example of a genuine word-of-mouth phenomenon, and thought that the hype was mostly justified. While not especially scary, it’s well-acted, disturbing and darkly funny.
The Stranger – Film Review

I never read the original 1942 French novella by Albert Camus, but this stylish, beautiful and unsettling adaptation casts a haunting spell of its own.
Read more“It” – Film Review

I watched my first silent film, a 1927 romantic comedy starring Clara Bow, the It Girl of the flapper era.
Cléo from 5 to 7 – Film Review

I dipped my toes into the French New Wave cinema with this delightful classic from filmmaker Agnès Varda, an effortlessly elegant snapshot of 1960s Paris that I couldn’t wait to rewatch.
1001 Frames – Film Review

An experimental thriller shot in Iran, 1001 Frames feels universal as it explores the abuse of power that could have happened anywhere in the world. A good pick from the Melbourne International Film Festival line-up.
28 Years Later – Film Review

The sequel to the zombie classic may be messy and disjointed, but I always have time for flawed oddball movies that take chances, even if they bite more than they can chew.
12 Angry Men (1957) – Film Review

