A reflective, exciting and contemplative trip. It’s a real jigsaw falling into place… Continue reading
Tag Archives: Film Reviews
The Father review: Dir. Florian Zeller (2021)
One of those films with a lot of expectation that hits every note perfectly… Continue reading
Mouthpiece review: Dir. Patricia Rozema (2021)
…Don’t get me wrong, the film is sad, but it’s also darkly funny, bitingly sarcastic, whip-smart. It’s fair to say I loved it. Continue reading
Fukushima 50 review: Dir. Setsurô Wakamatsu (2021)
The themes are clear but it takes a little too long to get to the point, when it’s clearly coming in from far away, and this means it suffers more than succeeds. Continue reading
The Stylist review: Dir. Jill Gevargizian (2021)
While it doesn’t quite work as a feature length piece, Townsend’s engaging performance keeps the creepy atmosphere lingering… Continue reading
![Two Short Nights at Exeter Phoenix – Shorts #4 Second Chances [Reviews]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/shorts-4-second-chances.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Two Short Nights at Exeter Phoenix – Shorts #4 Second Chances [Reviews]")
Two Short Nights at Exeter Phoenix – Shorts #4 Second Chances [Reviews]
Whether it’s a change of heart, a shot at redemption or just a big night out, sometimes life offers you a second chance. The real question is, will you take it? Continue reading
![Two Short Nights at Exeter Phoenix – Shorts #1 Altered Perceptions [Reviews]](https://criticalpopcorn.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/shorts-1-altered-perceptions.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Two Short Nights at Exeter Phoenix – Shorts #1 Altered Perceptions [Reviews]")
Two Short Nights at Exeter Phoenix – Shorts #1 Altered Perceptions [Reviews]
From rewritten pasts to snap assumptions, struggling streamers to flat earth fanatics, this collection of short films looks at the world around us and asks us to change our perceptions. Continue reading
The Burnt Orange Heresy review: Dir. Giuseppe Capotondi (2020)
Welcomingly surprising, in this part crime-thriller, part travel-porn , slow burning drama… Continue reading
Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché review: Dirs. Paul Sng and Celeste Bell (2021)
A beautiful, gentle film that treats its subject matter with respect and kindness. Celeste talks of feeling closer to her mother through looking into her archive of things years after her death. She did the miles, lived the life and suffered at the will of her mother’s condition. Continue reading
Hurt by Paradise review: Dir. Greta Bellamacina (2021)
Somewhat unbalance but visually rather beautiful, it comes to Digital on 8 February. Continue reading
Always Fast Hardly Accurate review: Dir. Milton (2021)
FlasyD and The Mystery Lights are bands I’d happily stand somewhere near the middle of the room getting the odd lick of beers spilled on me while they thrash about. Continue reading
Greenland review: Dir. Ric Roman Waugh (2021)
Greenland can be a little over-dramatic but it hits all the right moments for a classic, action survival flick. Continue reading
Schemers DVD review: Dir. Dave Mclean
If you seek the thrill you felt with Trainspotting, you’ll have an absolute ball with Schemers. Continue reading
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The Don Is Dead Blu-ray review Dir: Richard Fleischer [Eureka Classics]
If this had come out a few years earlier it might be held up as a classic; instead it feels like a throwback to a style of film that was already disappearing. Continue reading
The New Music review: Dir. Chiara Viale (2021)
A lot of heart but The New Music doesn’t quite break through onto the scene… Continue reading
