You may have just read that I gave this film a seven out of ten, but frankly, it could range from the lowest to the highest possible depending on which contexts I take into account. Compared to the endless bland superhero movies we’ve been fed recently? A perfect ten. As a coherent political call to arms with a clear message? Barely cracks a three. So … Continue reading Joker Review – A Messy Descent Into Nihilism (Rating: 7/10)
Here’s a link to my review of the animated Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles – please take a look! Continue reading Flip Screened Article: Buñuel In The Labyrinth Of The Turtles Review
Here’s a link to an anniversary piece for Zavvi on The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert. Please take a look! Continue reading Zavvi Article: The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert 25 Years On
In a cinematic world dominated by the MCU, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that a film requires a large budget to be competent. When the average budget of a Hollywood movie is easily in the tens of millions of dollars, and entire CGI worlds have become mundane to most viewers, films that cost less than the price of a house to … Continue reading Socrates Review – A Sensitive Portrait Of Intersectional Poverty (Rating: 9/10)
Here’s a link to an article where writers for Film Inquiry (myself included) talked about our all time favourite film scenes! Continue reading Film Inquiry Article: Favourite Film Scenes Collaboration
This was not a film I had been planning to review, but instead was one that had been thrust upon me by the greasy hands of fate. I woke up wondering what my second post would be about this week, knowing that other pieces I had written wouldn’t be up for at least a few more days. Eyes half-open, I reached for my phone, opened … Continue reading Secret Obsession Review – A Shallow, Trashy Amnesia Thriller (Rating: 3/10)
Here’s a link to my review of Louis Garrel’s New Wave inspired A Faithful Man for the site Flip Screen. Enjoy! Continue reading Flip Screen Article: A Love Letter To Truffaut – A Faithful Man Review
Here’s a link to my review of the BFI’s new box set featuring shorts and silent films by women at the forefront of the early film industry – please have a look! Continue reading The Digital Fix Article: Early Women Filmmakers Collection Review
Here’s a link to an essay analysing Miyazaki’s Spirited Away for Screen Queens – I’m really proud of this piece, so please take a look! Continue reading Screen Queens Article: Spirited Away And The Intersection Of Feminism And Marxism
Here’s a link to an essay on the contempt in Godard’s Le Mepris, and how it permeates both the narrative and atmosphere of the film. Continue reading The Digital Fix Article: The Misery Of Le Mepris: Godard’s Masterpiece Of Cynicism
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