Review: “Cold Weather”
Director: Aaron Katz Stars: Cris Lankenau, Raúl Castillo, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Robyn Rikoon It was only a matter of time before the ridiculous need for categorisation of indie rock sub-genres (math-rock, chillwave, rapegaze (?!) ) made its way to the world of …
Review: “Man Bites Dog”
Director: Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, Benoît Poelvoorde Stars: Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, Benoît Poelvoorde The power to shock is a vital facet of art, the ability to illicit a reaction – whether good or bad – is key in allowing us, the audience, to relate to …
Review: “Morvern Callar”
Director: Lynne Ramsay Stars: Samantha Morton, Kathleen McDermott Samantha Moron is a unique actor, one who is capable of silently captivating the screen with no more than a subtle glance. Whilst perhaps not conventionally beautiful, she is utterly …
Review: “Hanna”
Director: Joe Wright Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett Joe Wright is best known for his stately period dramas; his adaptations of Pride and Prejudice and Atonement garnered Oscar nominations and widespread critical acclaim. After the turgid, …
Review: “Cria Cuervos”
Director: Carlos Saura Stars: Ana Torrent, Geraldine Chaplin, Monica Randall The Velvet Underground didn’t sell many records during the 60s, but as the legend goes – everyone who did buy their eponymous debut album, formed a band. Carlos Saura …
Review: “Julia’s Eyes”
Director: Guillem Morales Stars: Belén Rueda, Lluís Homar, Pablo Derqui Whether Guillermo Del Toro’s marquee production credits on movies like The Orphanage, Biutiful and now Julia’s Eyes extends beyond patriotic cheerleading is questionable, but really doesn’t matter. If it allows films …
Review: “Laurel Canyon”
Director: Lisa Cholodenko Stars: Christian Bale, Kate Beckinsale, Frances McDormand Laurel Canyon provides Frances McDormand with a character who is the polar opposite of her ‘Almost Famous’ uptight, strict mother. She plays Jane; a free spirited, hard drinking record …
