13.3.24 In Poor Things, Yorgos Lanthimos creates a gorgeous, fantastic world of boundless energy and creative spirit. Emma Stone’s Bella, resurrected by Willem Dafoe’s well-intentioned but unhinged scientist Dr. God, possesses a novel outlook on life, untainted by the passage of time, social prejudices, or the fear of causing offence. Lanthimos’ technical prowess shines through […]
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16.4.24 Like most of Wim Wenders’ work, Perfect Days is a slow, hazy, and reflective tale that meanders at its own pace. While I typically enjoy Wenders’ contemplative style and the film’s connection to 70s rock icons like Patti Smith and The Velvet Underground, Perfect Days left me feeling underwhelmed. Apart from piquing my curiosity
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17.4.24 I swear that with each year, British directors get more impressive and skilful with their debut films. Electrifying, tense and culturally rich, Monkey Man greatly balances self-aware action against a fleshed-out backdrop of Hindu nationalism, a bold first outing from one of the UK’s most promising leading men Dev Patel. Monkey Man is set
23.4.24 Late Night with the Devil works very well on two fronts – as a short, sharp horror movie, and as a vehicle to showcase David Dastmalchian’s leading man potential. Ever since his standout turn as Polka Dot Man in the brilliant Suicide Squad reboot, I’ve felt he deserves a chance to take centre stage.
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19.4.24 As a cinema-going experience and comment on journalistic ethics in a globalised world, Civil War works well and hits hard. The issue is that despite some great acting, the characters are very thinly written, and their fate can be telegraphed right from the start of the film. Alex Garland, known for his growing body