Film Reviews
Loving Vincent is a stunning work of art, with every frame a Van Gogh-style painting, and it’s intriguing on a narrative level as well.
Suck It Up admirably attempts to tell a story with flawed women at its centre, yet sadly falls back on clichés and stereotypes at every turn.
Brimstone & Glory is a unique documentary and you’d be doing yourself a disservice to not catch it in theaters.
Only the Brave is more concerned with its traditional gender politics than making any grander statement on man’s relationship with nature.
In her final report, Emily recalls more films from the Heartland Film Festival, including Thelma, Dolores, Liyana and more.
Despite belonging in the overdone sub-genre of found footage, Hell House LLC manages to just stand out amongst the masses.
Whilst it has many problems, Maya Dardel is a prickly, contentious and fascinating film that knows with absolute certainty what it is.
Happy Death Day is a fun slasher film that likens back to the slasher days of old, albeit with a Groundhog Day twist.
Expertly performed by the dynamic duo of Rooney Mara and Ben Mendelsohn, Una proves to be a searing – though discomfiting – watch.
While neither boring or a laugh-riot, Crash Pad is a perfectly fine and forgettable way to pass ninety minutes.
Tom of Finland feels like two disparate films brought together, and only Pekka Strang’s strong performance saves it from being a total wash.
An Inconvenient Sequel may struggle narratively, but its message about coming together to battle climate change is as important as ever.
The Chilean drama A Fantastic Woman beautifully captures the story of a transgender woman, who is brought to exquisite life by Daniela Vega.
The Meyerowitz Stories may be a typical satire for Noah Baumbach, but the character of Danny, warmly played by Adam Sandler, helps to raise it.
THE PARTY: This One’s Got My Vote
The Party is an example of well-structured storytelling that relies on clever narrative structures, witty dialogue and a sparkling cast.