A version of this review originally appeared in CRPWrites. It’s been a big week in the Star Wars fandom so we’re here to cover it all with a review of…. The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special…. That’s the big Star Wars thing on Disney+ everyone’s been talking about this week, right? It’s Star Wars… Continue reading The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special
Month: December 2020
I’ll Be Around
A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. Against the backdrop of a post-punk music festival, we follow an assortment of struggling musicians and music fans as they deal with any number of personal and philosophical issues. There are key moments in the film with beautiful imagery and clear sense of direction that just… Continue reading I’ll Be Around
End of Year Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. We decided to split our year-end roundup into individual posts this year, with each of the team providing their personal take on the entertainment that helped us through this crazy year. In this post, Clare discusses her top 5 movies and TV shows. Let us know… Continue reading End of Year Review
Soul
A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. Pixar’s first film opened in cinemas when I was 6 years old. So, to say I have grown up with this animation house is an understatement. As they tackle their most mature topic yet – what is a soul and what is it made of? –… Continue reading Soul
Swallow
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Like many film fans, in the run-up to the end of the year, I’m taking stock of the films I’ve seen and compiling a best of – which should be on the site by the end of the week. Being extra diligent this year, I’ve been… Continue reading Swallow
Farewell Amor
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Immigrant stories have been told numerous times on screens big and small, even just this year with Little America (AppleTV+) and His House (Netflix), but Farewell Amor is a worthy entry into this pantheon. Written and directed by Ekwa Msangi, she tells not the story of the struggle to get… Continue reading Farewell Amor
White Lie
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. White Lie originally debuted at Toronto International Film Festival in 2019 but will be getting a digital streaming release in January 2021. Starring TIFF rising star Kacey Rohl, she plays Katie Arneson, a young dance student raising money for her cancer treatment whilst also hiding a… Continue reading White Lie
Wolfwalkers
A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. The fourth film to come from animation house Cartoon Saloon, Wolfwalkers invites you to step back in time and become free, and wild. Co-directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, the pair navigate the film with ease. Through careful use of colour and setting, we flow through the… Continue reading Wolfwalkers
The Very Excellent Mr Dundee
A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee is a hybrid sequel, focusing not on Crocodile Dundee, but on the man behind the crocs. Although an old-fashioned comedy that doesn’t quite find its footing in 2020, it still has a lot of heart – and a couple of knives. This… Continue reading The Very Excellent Mr Dundee
Parallel
A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. Having previously opened at various film festivals, Parallel is getting its mainstream release. After discovering a portal to parallel universes, a group of friends' trust and loyalty is pushed to the limit in this interesting sci-fi indie flick. Tense when it needs to be, director Isaac Ezban explores… Continue reading Parallel
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