Legions (2019) – Reel Review
Director: Dariusz Gajewski | 2h 20mins | War, Drama, Romance | Language: Polish With the explosion of WWI and allied powers at war, a Polish military force is formed to fight against the countries that occupy Poland. While at war, many soldiers fight hardship and heartbreak all in the name of freedom. The War genre is arguably one of the most overplayed genres to date, … Continue reading Legions (2019) – Reel Review
Rye Lane (2023) – Reel Review
Director: Raine Allen-Miller | 1h 22mins | Comedy, Romance A chance meeting at a mutual friend’s art exhibit leads Dom and Yas on an eventful night through South London, reflecting on their respective break-ups. Raine Allen-Miller’s vibrant romantic comedy is a celebration of its surroundings. Done in the style of Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise, in which two people fall in love over a single night, … Continue reading Rye Lane (2023) – Reel Review
Boston Strangler (2023) – Reel Review
Director: Matt Ruskin | 1h 52mins | Drama, Crime, Biography In 1960’s Boston, Journalist Loretta McLaughlin is the first to spot a connection between a string of murders leading to the investigation of the infamous ‘Boston Strangler’. The niche subgenre of journalistic investigation is spearheaded by Alan Pakula’s All the President’s Men and, more recently, Tom McCarthey’s spectacular Spotlight. Both films are a testament to … Continue reading Boston Strangler (2023) – Reel Review
Cocaine Bear (2023) – Reel Review
After a drug run goes wrong, leaving copious amounts of cocaine scattered across a park in Georgia, a number of people come face to face with a black bear that accidentally ingests the cocaine. Continue reading Cocaine Bear (2023) – Reel Review
7 Great Films Snubbed at the 95th Academy Awards
This year’s Academy Awards was a controversy-free celebration. Many of the awards handed out went to deserved winners, there were feel-good moments as Ke Huy Quan and Brendan Fraser accepted their awards after years away from the spotlight and there was no doubt that Everything Everywhere All At Once’s historic 7 wins were warranted. But, like all years at the Oscars, there are some omissions … Continue reading 7 Great Films Snubbed at the 95th Academy Awards
The Fabelmans (2022) – Reel Review
A young and aspiring filmmaker tries to navigate his childhood and chase his dreams, while his family begins to fall apart around him. Continue reading The Fabelmans (2022) – Reel Review
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) – Reel Review
When Puss in Boots realises he’s burned through 8 of his 9 lives, he embarks on an adventure to find the mystical “Last Wish”. Continue reading Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) – Reel Review
Aftersun (2022) – Reel Review
Sophie reflects on her relationship with her Father, specifically reliving a holiday they took together when she was only 11 years old. Here, her Father promises her the best holiday she’s ever had, while struggling with his own demons privately. Continue reading Aftersun (2022) – Reel Review
Avatar: The Way of the Water (2022) – Reel Review
Living peacefully with his family on Pandora, Jake Sully must fight to protect his loved ones when humans return to the planet. Continue reading Avatar: The Way of the Water (2022) – Reel Review
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022) – Reel Review
Determined to make the human holiday ‘Christmas’ special for Quill, Mantis and Drax set out to get him a very special present. Continue reading The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022) – Reel Review
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