A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Another Round (Druk in its native Danish) is a Danish-Swedish drama which poses the question – how much is just enough? Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal) plays Martin, a quiet History teacher who has seen better days. Struggling to engage with anything on both a professional and personal… Continue reading Another Round Review
A version of this review originally appeared on Cinechat. Body of Water explores the impact of an eating disorder on a multigenerational family. Stephanie (Sian Brooke) returns from a treatment centre for her illness with the hopes of reconnecting with both her mother and her teenage daughter. Whilst this is a film about someone trying… Continue reading Body of Water Review
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. When Kelly (Nika McGuigan) finally returns home after being presumed missing for two years, she turns her sister’s (Nora-Jane Noone) life upside down in this tense family drama set in Northern Ireland. The film boasts wonderful performances from its two leads as Kelly and Lauren. Haunted… Continue reading Wildfire Review
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Newlyweds have their wedding night interrupted when the bride finds that the groom’s ex-girlfriend has gifted him a ring. Deciding the only way to salvage the situation is to return the ring and confront her, the pair set out on a night full of adventure and… Continue reading Honeymood Review
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Newlywed Rose (Odessa Young) becomes an unlikely muse to famous and damaged horror writer Shirley Jackson in this tense and exciting drama. Shirley has quite rightly been billed as Elizabeth Moss’ film, and her performance is every bit as insane as you would expect. An enigma… Continue reading Shirley Review
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Kajillionaire had its UK premiere earlier this week as part of London Film Festival 2020 and is now in cinemas around the country. The newest film from Miranda July (Me and You and Everyone We Know) follows an oddball family of grifters who live their life off the grid.… Continue reading Kajillionaire Review
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Centred around the blossoming relationship between two young men in New York City, Cicada offers a fresh perspective on falling in love with someone despite their trauma, and learning to accept your own. The two leads shine in different ways, Sheldon D. Brown particularly landing some… Continue reading Cicada Review
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat.co.uk. After leaving her abusive husband, Sandra is left living in a hotel room with her two daughters and facing a life with little options. That is until she decides to build her own home. Whilst this story could feel mundane in someone else’s hands, writer’s Malcolm… Continue reading Herself Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening The Extraordinary Ordinary hopes to show how difficult the everyday can be for people with trauma, but also how extraordinary their lives and connections can be. Unfortunately, it fails to hit higher than a mediocre level. Direction There are times within the film where we… Continue reading The Extraordinary Ordinary Review
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Miss Juneteenth follows a young mother as she tries to help her daughter be successfully crowned this year’s ‘Miss Juneteenth’, a title she once held herself. Turquoise is a fighter, she’s a single mum with multiple jobs who would do anything to give her daughter the… Continue reading Miss Juneteenth Review
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