A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening Indie flicks starring Disney Channel stars tend to go one of two ways, so I was delighted to find so much pleasure in The Short History of the Long Road. Direction It can be hard to make a film with so little narrative feel big,… Continue reading The Short History of the Long Road Review
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Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. I am going to preface this review by stating that I was definitely not sober when watching the film, nor whilst writing the review, but I LOVED Netlfix’s Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. The film has been almost universally panned, but I was… Continue reading Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Review
Gangs of London Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. I first started to hear about Gangs of London from friends who recommended it as “the most violent TV” they’ve seen. That would typically be a turn off for me, but when you hear it was created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery of The Raid fame, suddenly that violence… Continue reading Gangs of London Review
Daddy Issues Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. When I was asked to cover Daddy Issues I made a pretty unfunny joke about asking a member of the Dead Dad Club to cover a film about a dead dad. Turns out, my joke was about as funny as the humour in the film, and… Continue reading Daddy Issues Review
Infamous Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening A road trip movie mixed with teen rebellion and a life of crime. On paper, Infamous is a film I’d probably laugh at, but damn did I have fun watching it. Direction When I initially saw the trailer for Infamous I was impressed by the… Continue reading Infamous Review
Ouija Shark Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening Whilst I was watching Ouija Shark, I could see hundreds of flaws in the film but continued to give the film the benefit of the doubt, assuming it was the work of young filmmakers on a shoestring budget. There were glimmers of potential and building… Continue reading Ouija Shark Review
And She Could Be Next Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. We Are One: A Global Film Festival is a free 10-day online festival, exclusively on YouTube, born out of the idea that the film community can come together in times of crises – both in celebration of films and in support by providing much needed relief… Continue reading And She Could Be Next Review
Inheritance Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening Thoughts When Manhattan DA Lauren’s father dies unexpectedly, she receives an inheritance she could never have expected. When my dad died, he left me his iPhone. After watching this, I think I lucked out. Direction There are some wonderful visual shots within the film, especially… Continue reading Inheritance Review
The Half of It Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening An awkward teen boy pays an awkward teen girl to help him write to the girl of his dreams. It’s a familiar story, and while it could be full of high school tropes, Alice Wu gives us a tender and heartfelt story of finding your… Continue reading The Half of It Review
The Quarry Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening: The Quarry takes on a number of different stories within its runtime while looking at redemption, forgiveness, and prejudice, but it struggles to cover any of them fully or come to a clear conclusion within its narrative. Direction Scott Teems does a solid job of… Continue reading The Quarry Review
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