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
Category: Films
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
Wander Darkly
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Wander Darkly is one of those films where I just don’t want to stop talking about it but it’s also very difficult to discuss without spoiling. Sienna Miller and Diego Luna play new parents who are going through the struggles that many first-time parents go through.… Continue reading Wander Darkly
Cuties
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. You may have already heard of the film Cuties, or Mignonnes in its native French. It released on Netflix in September after debuting in January at Sundance Film Festival where Maïmouna Doucouré won the Directing Award. However, the reason you have probably heard of it is… Continue reading Cuties
County Lines
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. County Lines is the debut feature film from Henry Blake, inspired by his own experiences as a youth worker. It follows Tyler, a 14-year old who becomes involved in County Lines, a nationwide drug dealing network which exploits vulnerable children into trafficking drugs from urban areas… Continue reading County Lines
Everything Entertaining
Everything I'm Listening to This week keeping me company while I cook, shower and drive were Anna Faris is Unqualified, The Big Picture, and Life is Short with Justin Long. Featuring on Unqualified and Life is Short were Kate Mara and Kat McNamara respectfully, who are actresses I have been aware of but knew little… Continue reading Everything Entertaining
Happiest Season
A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. I have been waiting for the opportunity to watch Happiest Season since it was first announced and we saw the lovely pride filled photos of the cast. A huge fan of Mackenzie Davis, Dan Levy, and rom coms, it’s made for me…. except for one big problem. I… Continue reading Happiest Season
Les Misérables
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Available on home entertainment on the 30th November, Les Misérables is the Oscar-nominated film written and directed by Ladj Ly. My first knowledge of Les Misérables (aside from the infamous musical) was that it was the film chosen by France for the International Feature Film Oscar… Continue reading Les Misérables
Safe Spaces
A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. Released as After Class in the US, Safe Spaces stars Justin Long (Dodgeball, Die Hard 4.0) as a New York City professor, who spends a week reconnecting with his family while defending his reputation over controversial behaviour at his college. It also stars Kate Berlant, Lynn Cohen, and is directed… Continue reading Safe Spaces






