This article contains spoilers for Simple Passion. Dosch is uninhibited in her portrayal of a woman in the throes of love, although younger audiences may find the film’s sexual politics off-putting. Simple Passion tells the enigmatic tale of a middle-aged woman obsessed with the idea of love itself. Based on Annie Ernaux’s 1992 eponymous novel, it […]Read More
The 34-year-old has dropped out of the upcoming movie Shotgun Wedding after screenshots of disturbing sexts detailing graphic sex acts and cannibalistic fantasies, allegedly from the actor, were leaked online. On 10 January, an anonymous Instagram account named House of Effie accused Armie Hammer of sending the shocking messages, sharing screenshots of Instagram DMs allegedly […]Read More
The confirmed runtime was announced by the director himself on his social media platform Vero, following speculation around the project’s format. When the new Justice League cut was formally announced in May 2020, debate was rife as to whether it would be released as one long feature, or four hour-long segments in a miniseries. Read […]Read More
Adolescence is a strange time: old enough to be aware of your responsibilities, but still aeons away from the mysterious and serious world of adulthood. In this curious new film, a debut feature for writer/director Tyler Taormina, these divisions and differences are given a significance to reflect the heightened teenage emotions. Ham on Rye is […]Read More
Packed with dread and gore, Hunted makes up for what it lacks in characterisation with a visually stunning cat-and-mouse plot. For the uninitiated, Shudder is an online streaming service that specialises in horror and thriller film and TV. Its most recent original movie is Hunted, a gory and nail-biting journey through the woods that makes […]Read More
Floating through a cloud-filled void, a man and woman embrace; there may be a city below but all that matters is the strength of their humanity before the blankness. The loose, pale clothes may be formal wear, theatrical costumes or evidence of a historical setting, but all that should be relevant drops away with the […]Read More
For a film shot during a global pandemic with a very small crew and schedule, HELP is an impressively strong thriller that draws you in to its world of false idyll. Set in the British countryside, HELP follows the story of a young girl, Grace (Emily Redpath), whose life takes a sudden turn as her […]Read More
As the Indian girl’s version of Disney, I loved watching romantic Bollywood movies growing up. I saw Princes and Princesses with the same skin colour as me, eating things I eat and a part of the same culture I’m a part of. So, you might begin to realise why I was nervous to share this […]Read More
The acting heavyweights are in talks to star in Aaron Sorkin’s new film, according to Deadline. Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem will reportedly play Lucy and Ricky Ricardo in Being the Ricardos, about the lives of real-life married couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The pair starred in the hit TV show I Love Lucy, […]Read More
The Wild Rose actor is set to star in the latest feature film from the director of Annihilation. According to Deadline, Jessie Buckley is to play the lead role in the project, which follows a young woman on a solo vacation in the English countryside after the death of her ex-husband. In addition to directing, […]Read More
A new pandemic-set film is released by HBO Max this week. Locked Down, starring Anne Hathaway (Linda) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (Paxton), follows a couple who decide to break up just days before a UK lockdown prevents them from doing so. The plot shines a light onto the strained relationship between the pair, before they decide […]Read More
Director Darren Aronofsky (mother!) and actor Brendan Fraser (The Mummy) will collaborate in a new film by A24. The film, titled The Whale, will be an adaption of the 2012 play of the same name by Samuel D. Hunter. The play chronicles the life of Charlie, a 600-pound hermit living in Idaho, whose only solace in […]Read More
It may not have the best grasp on the nature of evil, but The Exception provides an intriguing story aided along by excellent acting performances. After the last nine months of working from home and social distancing, many have been yearning for their old lives—even going back to the office now sounds appealing. If you’re […]Read More
When I first watched The Goldfinch I, like many others, was incredibly disappointed with how it turned out. What was once a film that had everything going for it—a big name director in John Crowley, a great ensemble cast, literary merit in its source material—became nothing more than boring Oscar bait and a critical and […]Read More
Don’t be fooled by its vibrant soundtrack—Schemers had the potential to capture the spirit of the Dundee music scene, but instead becomes a vanity project lacking heart or humour In the coastal city of Dundee, Scotland in 1980, cocky fledgling promoter Dave McLean has booked Iron Maiden for a gig that will be remembered by […]Read More
