A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunchbreak takes us on a wild ride as unlucky loser Paul has one setback after another, finally vowing to take his full revenge during one epic lunchbreak – all whilst streaming live to the world. Directed by Nick Gillespie, this is his second feature,… Continue reading Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break
Valentina
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. When Valentina moves to a new town with her mother, she has the normal worries any teenager would – wanting her freedom and to make friends. But as a transgender teen in Brazil, she risks facing significant challenges and stigmas within her school and local communities… Continue reading Valentina
Dramarama
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Set in the summer of 1994 as they prepare to leave for various colleges, Gene and his group of theatre-loving friends gather for one more sleepover party. Whilst Gene, played by Nick Pugliese, is our lead and we see the evening through his eyes, it’s a… Continue reading Dramarama
Boy Meets Boy
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. After sharing a kiss on the floor of a Berlin nightclub, Harry finds himself spending his final day in Berlin with Johannes, who kindly offers to help him print a boarding pass. As they count down the hours until Harry’s flight, it’s a romantic but realistic… Continue reading Boy Meets Boy
Ninjababy
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Good films can sometimes sneak up on you when you least expect it, and as Ninjababy proves, sometimes so can babies. When Rakel finds out she’s six months pregnant after a not-so-romantic one-night stand, her world changes. Faced with the knowledge that not only does she… Continue reading Ninjababy
Minari
A version of this review was originally posted on CRPWrites. A hotly tipped Oscar contender, Minari has been on everyone’s lips since its initial festival run. When I finally got a chance to see it this weekend I was surprised at the film's serious tone, having been led to believe it was an upbeat coming of age… Continue reading Minari
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. I’ve been thinking about death a lot recently. I don’t think I’m the only one. Through the last 12 months, we’ve been confronted by our mortality more than ever before, as well as being trapped in a constant groundhog day style loop of self-reflection. For myself,… Continue reading The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
Finding stillness in four paws
In July 2011 I stood in a field in Dublin, listening to Coldplay, watching fireworks and thought to myself ‘my life is actually perfect. It’s finally wonderful.’ When I returned home two days later, I found out my friend Dan had been in a motorbike collision and killed while I had been having the time… Continue reading Finding stillness in four paws
A Nightmare Wakes
A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. A psychological thriller that reimagines the experiences of infamous writer Mary Shelley as she wrote her masterpiece Frankenstein, A Nightmare Wakes focuses less on the history behind the story and more on the troubled mind of who created it. Directed by Nora Unkel, who also wrote the screenplay,… Continue reading A Nightmare Wakes
Supernova
A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. Providing an intimate look at a couple as one of them is facing an impending illness, Supernova destroyed me with its beautiful and moving performances. In only his second feature length piece, Harry Macqueen has crafted a masterpiece of film. His direction is well-paced and sombre, yet heartfelt.… Continue reading Supernova
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