Not to boast, but I have now seen The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm (as Nolan intended, praise be to the IMAX ticket overlords etc.). Undeniably, it was stunning and an incredible cinematic experience. Also, undeniably, I am very lucky to live close enough to one of the 41 cinemas in the world that can show it in…
Few films arrive with expectations as high as Christopher Nolan’s, let alone one which is an adaptation of one of the most ancient, epic and influential stories of all time. And yet, arriving after a wait that has felt almost as long as Odysseus’ journey home, The Odyssey somehow manages to surpass every hope to offer a…
Having debuted with one of the best comedies of the last decade (Booksmart), Olivia Wilde returns with her third feature to claim yet another. The Invite is a hysterical chamber piece, an incisive character study and impeccable showcase for its cast, with a poignancy bubbling beneath which surfaces by the final act. Based on the Spanish film, Sentimental, The…
