The Essential Guide To Taika Waititi

Every filmmaker has their own vision when creating a piece of cinema, trying to convey their personal message with each film they make. With the film industry worth reaching well into the billions every year it would be impossible to see everything that comes out, but sometimes you’ll come out enjoying it so much, keen to see what the filmmakers do next. In this series … Continue reading The Essential Guide To Taika Waititi

REEL Review – At Eternity’s Gate (2018)

At Eternity’s Gate (2018) Director: Julian Schnabel | Runtime: 1h 51mins | Drama, Biography A look at the life of famous artist Vincent Van Gogh, more specifically, his time in the south of France. As he works on his paintings and experiences nature, he slowly becomes unsure about his decisions and his sanity. Despite being one of the most famous names in artistic history, it’s … Continue reading REEL Review – At Eternity’s Gate (2018)

John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum (2019)

John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum (2019) Director: Chad Stahelski | Runtime: 2h 11mins | Action, Thriller As John Wick (Keanu Reeves) finds himself ex-communicado he tries to call in any last favours he can to reach the leader of the high table, in an attempt to reverse the decision. While John is on the run, the table sends an adjudicator (Asia Kate Dillon) to deal … Continue reading John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum (2019)

Editor’s Pick – Sideways (2004)

Sideways (2004) Director: Alexander Payne | Runtime: 2h 7mins | Comedy, Drama Adapted from the novel of the same name, Sideways follows the melancholic Miles Raymond (Paul Giamatti) as he takes his soon to be married close friend Jack Cole (Thomas Haden Church) on a trip round the vineyards of California. Whilst Miles aims to teach the groom-to-be about the elegance of wine, Jack intentions are … Continue reading Editor’s Pick – Sideways (2004)

REEL Review – Pokemon Detective Pikachu (2019)

Pokemon Detective Pikachu (2019) Director: Rob Letterman | Runtime: 1h 44mins | Action, Adventure Lonely insurance salesman Tim Goodman (Justin Henry) is called to Ryme City, the Pokemon city of the world, to deal with his presumed dead father’s belongings. When Tim runs into a Pikachu (Ryan Reynolds) that he understands, they team together to uncover the truth of his father’s disappearance. The Pokemon franchise … Continue reading REEL Review – Pokemon Detective Pikachu (2019)

REEL Review – Long Shot (2019)

Long Shot (2019) Director: Jonathan Levine | Runtime: 2h 5mins | Comedy, Romance Jobless and passionate writer Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) runs into his old babysitter, Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron), who is now the Secretary of State. Much to the dismay of her team, Charlotte hires Fred to help with her speeches in the build to her run for President. As a genre, Rom-Com’s often … Continue reading REEL Review – Long Shot (2019)

REEL Review – The Endless (2018)

The Endless (2018) Director: Aaron Moorhead & Justin Benson Two brothers (Moorhead & Benson) escaped a so-called UFO Death Cult 10 years ago, making a unhappy living as cleaners ever since. After a video from one of the cult members comes in the post the pair decide to return to get some closure, but in doing so unearth a far more bizarre story and attempt … Continue reading REEL Review – The Endless (2018)

Editor’s Pick – Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989)

Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989) Director: Steven Soderbergh | Runtime: 1h 40mins | Drama The quiet and innocent Ann (Andie MacDowell) questions her marriage and life when her cheating husband’s friend (James Spader) visits them and moves back to the area. By now it’s very easy to spot Steven Soderbergh’s name on the credits. His name has been attached to multiple films, both big and … Continue reading Editor’s Pick – Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989)

REEL Review – Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avengers: Endgame (2019) Director: Anthony Russo & Joe Russo | Runtime: 3h 1min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi After Thanos’ finger snap wipes out half of the universe, the world is left to grieve for those that vanished. 5 years down the line, The Avengers find one last opportunity and save everyone who died, and stop Thanos all together. Whether you love, or hate, the fluctuation … Continue reading REEL Review – Avengers: Endgame (2019)

REEL Review – Unicorn Store (2019)

Unicorn Store (2019) Director: Brie Larson | Runtime: 1h 32mins | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy After failing art school, Kit (Brie Larson) has to move back in with her parents and start temp work for a legal firm. She’s soon invited to ‘The Store’, a place that sells what you want and what you need. After the success of Captain Marvel (2019) Brie Larson follows up … Continue reading REEL Review – Unicorn Store (2019)