Tag: movies
Italian Film Festival 2026 – Holy Cannoli, Three Goodbyes
Just like last year, my picks for the Italian Film Festival were something light, something bittersweet: a comedy about love, pastries and Catholicism, and a sensitive drama about farewells.
Suspiria (1977) – Film Review
Dario Argento’s gruesome and beautiful fever dream is a sensory experience unlike any other horror film I’ve seen before.
Sleepy Hollow – Film Review
The spooky season is upon us, so I thought I’d kick off the streak of horror and supernatural-themed movies with Tim Burton’s gory and atmospheric take on the classic short story.
Practical Magic – Film Review
With the new sequel out, I checked out the original 1998 brew of family drama, horror, comedy and romance about two witchy sisters, and enjoyed it far more than expected.
Melbourne International Film Festival 2026 – Bitter Christmas, Rose
I saw a few films at this year’s MIFF and these were my favourites: the latest from Pedro Almodóvar and a striking gender-bending period drama with fabulous Sandra Hüller.
The Love That Remains – Film Review
My pick from this year’s Nordic Film Festival was a bittersweet drama about a fractured family, both earthy and strange, unfolding against the haunting Icelandic landscape.
The Invite – Film Review
An awkward dinner party is hell in real life, but this sharp, funny and chaotic chamber piece mines it for comedy gold and emotional insight.
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
