Interior of The Forum theatre for the screening of Filipiñana, in the picture it displays an ad for Asahi (Source: own photograph) Day Two and …
The MIFF “Diaries” (Part Two)
Misc. Features
The MIFF “Diaries” (Part One)
Screens in the lobby of the Capitol Theatre in full festival mode (Source: Own photograph) Writer’s Note: This was written some days after my return …
The Clash of Codes: Professionalism and Romanticism in the Films of Howard Hawks and Michael Mann
SPOILERS FOR BOTH HAWKS’ AND MANN’S FILMS When we think about films that involve a collective of professionals, they often dominate the list of the …
“Wuthering Heights” Review
Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” is confronting. For instance, audiences are made to listen to moaning — of pain or pleasure, it is indistinguishable — for …
“I Love LA” – A Review
In Rachel Sennott’s new HBO show, I Love LA, Charlie – one of the four leads – says, ‘ Ugh, I hate inside jokes. It’s …
Opinion Piece: Writing The Worst Person in the World
Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World (2021) has been quite well-received: it has a rating of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 4.1 on …
Timothée Chalamet: A Champion of Cinema Only?
Timothée Chalamet has been at the forefront of the film industry for close to a decade, but his recent comments about ballet and opera have …
Who will shoot the next James Bond? (… with a camera)
With producers (Amy Pascal and David Heyman), a writer (Steven Knight), and a director (Denis Villeneuve) all attached to the as-yet-untitled 26th James Bond feature …
The Illusion of Colourblind Fantasy: Whistling Down Race in Bridgerton
Dearest gentle reader, another season of Bridgerton has graced our screens, centring on the romance between Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha). …
Sentimental Value: A Character Study Through Art
When we watch a film, we are introduced to a new world, slowly getting to know the characters, places, and past events that shape the …