In light of the new Ocean’s 8 trailer released this week, I thought I’d take a look at what is quickly becoming a new trend in Hollywood: gender-flipping film franchises. With one already released, two more coming in the next few months and many in development, it seems as though the industry is sticking hard and…
The audience you’re with can have a big effect on your film experience, and I don’t just mean whether or not you get some inconsiderate popcorn rustlers, drink slurpers, mid-movie texters, man-spreaders or even vapers in your screen. Especially for films which are designed to evoke more audible reactions from their audiences (for example laughs…
*This is a modified repost of my LFF review* One of my favourite films of last year (and probably ever), Thoroughbreds is finally in cinemas. It is a deliciously dark and witty tale that eases in and out of thriller territory to provide an engrossing and unpredictable experience. Set in a wealthy area of Connecticut, the…
The horror genre can generally be quite hit or miss. A lot are scary enough for an entertaining ride, coasting on jump scares and lazy plotting, many are completely terrible, but some are absolute gems that rise above the aim of purely scaring their audience, to provide an engrossing and satisfying experience (and, of course,…
This month offers up a wide variety of DVDs, with the first award winners trickling in, and some of the most underseen (and best) films from the end of last year. Call Me by Your Name This beautiful coming-of-age story, adapted from André Caiman’s novel, is an authentic and touching romance, tinged with longing and…
