Film

The tragedy and comedy ever-present in the work of the Coen Brothers has never been closer than in their Westerns. From Miller’s Crossing to No Country for Old Men to their unnecessary but textured remake of True Grit. Now with their…

There should be no greater example of the pervasiveness of Stan Lee's impact on popular culture than the fact that my own father knew to text me informing me of his passing. While comic books and superheroes have a far bigger following than…

What happens when a children’s story is no longer for or about children? That’s the gaping hole at the heart of The Crimes of Grindelwald, the first Fantastic Beasts sequel and the latest outing from J.K Rowling's Wizarding World. Fantastic…

A worm on a window ledge. A hair clogged toilet. Viscera clutched to a naked breast. All of these images and more combine to form the unsettling dreamscapes of Susie Bannion (Dakota Johnson) in Luca Guadagino’s masterful Suspiria remake.…

One of the great strengths and weaknesses of Netflix is the streaming service’s willingness to try just about anything to an almost nonsensical degree. Their range of film and TV production is varied and extensive, boasting a catalogue of…

‘The whole is greater than the sum of its parts’ as a turn of phrase is often especially true of films. However there are times – and movies – where the opposite holds just as true; Quantum of Solace is one such example. One wonders if this…

For a Netflix film where Chris Pine has a Scottish accent, Outlaw King is better than it has any right to be. Given a blank check by the streaming service following his surprise hit and Oscar nominee Hell or High Water, the Scottish David…

It was revealed this week that a Breaking Bad movie was about to begin shooting in Albuquerque, New Mexico under the working title Greenbrier. Not much is known about the project yet, although rumours suggest Aaron Paul will reprise his…

Adapting a book must feel like a safe space for actors who want to try their hand at writing and directing. You’re given a source material that can act as a foundation, something that must not feel so daunting as filming an original,…

A couple of years ago when I was still a fresh-faced college student a friend of mine asked me who my favourite actresses were. I found myself surprisingly stumped by the question. There was no shortage of great actresses I could point to…