I am going to put my cards on the table straight away here and state that I think this film is a near masterpiece. It kind of caught me by surprise the way I came to that conclusion, having not being that excited about it at all, even when it was scooping up awards nominations … Continue reading 1917
Another favourite from the awards season that came with some strong acclaim from amongst friends and trusted reviewers, WWII satire Jojo Rabbit, from the likeable and unique mind of Taika Waititi, was always high on my list as a must see movie. I have followed the Kiwi's original output since way back, and always enjoyed … Continue reading Jojo Rabbit
Hello there! It's been six weeks since my last post - Covid 19 related restriction issues sent me to a very odd place mentally and it has taken me a while to snap out of it enough to have the energy and will to keep writing these reviews. But what better way to recomense than … Continue reading Parasite
A very quick review of a little thing you may have missed on Netflix. Two of my very favourite creative auteurs coming together to make an interesting morsel, combining music, dance and filmic tricks, called Anima. It is the fourth collaboration between the P. T. Anderson and Thom Yorke, the last being the excellently moody … Continue reading Anima
Here is another movie that was put up for consideration for my upcoming book 21st Century Cinema: 200 Essential Films. It didn't quite make the final cut, but is part of the long list of honourable mentions - movies that are easy to like and recommend, but aren't quite of the very highest quality in … Continue reading Fruitvale Station
Much like Eurovision itself, this film shouldn't be entertaining in any way, but after watching it for ten minutes it becomes a compelling car crash you kinda have to see out to the end. It doesn't really matter what you think of the songs, you are watching it waiting for the one thing you can … Continue reading Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
The next generation start early these days. I have a pretty good track record for spotting acting talent at the very start of their careers. Don't we all? Nothing is more annoying than a child actor who can't cut it. And nothing is worse than seeing someone who doesn't seem at home on the big … Continue reading 12 of the Best… Future Stars under 30
Ever wondered what happened to Jessie after he drove away with his life and his freedom at the end of the superlative Breaking Bad? Yeah, kind of... I mean, I was happy to leave it alone and ambiguous, but show runner writer and director Vince Gilligan thought it might be a good thing to show … Continue reading El Camino
As I may have mentioned, a lot of my film viewing over the last wee while has been part of a project that hopes to be called 21st Century Cinema: 200 Essential films of the new millennium - which utilises the Decinemal system you will see at the bottom of each of my reviews. It … Continue reading Beasts of No Nation
On 6th July 2020, a certain contender for the accolade of the greatest film composer of all time, sadly passed away aged 91. His unparalleled career included contributions to over 500 films, from his beloved Italy to Hollywood and all over the world. I can't pretend to have seen even a quarter of them, but … Continue reading 12 of the best… Ennio Morricone Scores
The Wasteland 