A common theme you’ll find in The Capote Tapes is that “every big party you went to, there was Truman.” A man so ingrained in the New York social stage, he was near untouchable—until the nature of his final, unpublished work came to light. In a selection of tapes from George Plimpton’s collection, we gain […]Read More
With charismatic leads, clever writing and enticing visuals, Kimo Stamboel’s latest film is a thrilling watch that delivers disturbingly unforgettable gore. The Queen of Black Magic follows the story of a family that goes back to visit the orphanage where their father grew up after its owner falls ill. As the history of the […]Read More
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
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
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
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
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
The further that modern Western animation has strayed from traditional hand-drawn animation, the more it has honed in on one particular aesthetic. The big studios favouring 3D animation want to reflect an identical cartoonish reality. Animation has, in some regards, become monolithic. There are exceptions to this massive generalisation. The Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, […]Read More
TW: sexual assault, miscarriage, substance abuse (addiction/alcohol) Pieces of a Woman is an intensely personal story of a woman’s life that is upended by the death of her child following a traumatic home birth Harrowing and heart-breaking in tone, director Kornél Mundruczó explores the knotty subject of grief and its detrimental impact on mental health, […]Read More
The difficulty stage-to-film adaptations often face is their attempt to justify their own existence beyond the theatre. They struggle to make the most of the new medium while keeping the spirit of the original play intact. With Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, director George C. Wolfe strikes the balance just right, creating a masterclass in sizzling […]Read More
Whilst Soul only debuted on Christmas Day, it could be right up there with the best films of the year. Produced by Pixar, Soul follows the misfortunate adventure of Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx), after a devastating accident on what he believes to be the luckiest day of his life. Due to this, his soul emerges […]Read More
Palm Springs is the feature film debut of writer Andy Siara and director Max Barbakov and belongs to a long line of time-loop films which were popularised by Harold Ramis’ Groundhog Day. Equally, there are many elements of the Bill Murray rom-com to be found here. The film begins with Nyles (Andy Samberg), as he […]Read More
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