An intensely close analysis of the dooming consequences of drug abuse. Joachim Trier’s second directorial piece follows the suicidal path of a man who believes he has nothing left to live for. But can he be convinced otherwise?
Gritty, absorbing and stylishly handled throughout, this independent British drama is a must-see. Making the most of a serious subject matter, the raw talent of the stellar cast manages to make a film about war, drugs and homelessness utterly enjoyable until (almost) the very last scene…
From French director Stéphane Brizé, Mademoiselle Chambon is a charming, captivating film that tells the story of a love affair between a married bricklayer and his son’s graceful teacher.
The Way of The Morris tells the story of Tim Plester, a country-turned-city mouse rediscovering his heritage via the power of Morris dancing. Expect bells, war stories and the occasional hilarious hat.
Described by critics as “Ghostbusters meets Jurassic Park”, I had overwhelmingly high expectations when I headed to the cinema for this low-budget found-footage flick. And, for the first time in a very long while, I found that what played out on the screen before me was even better than I’d allowed myself to hope for…
When the credits rolled on Clerks II with the distinct feeling that a much-loved Kevin Smith chapter had closed, it was hard to see what his next move would be. With news that Red State, a so-called horror movie about a far-right Christian cult, was in the pipeline, it seemed as if Kevin Smith had left his Askewniverse behind completely. Well, not only is Red State Smith’s best film to date, but the similarities between it and his previous nine offerings are more numerous than one might expect; pointing to a director at the peak of his craft.
What one earth do you do after witnessing the brutal (and narratively ambiguous) murder of your own parents? Grow up to be a smoking hottie with revenge dripping off every exquisite sinew, that’s what. Zoe Saldana does her best in the deeply silly action-drama Colombiana, but as a film that’s never quite sure of its audience, the only things that ever really hit the mark are the bullets flying in every direction except hers…
Since 1982 the state of Texas has executed 473 people, and is currently holding 334 people on death row. While California has the highest death row population in the US, it’s Texas that has the highest rate of execution – and it’s here that legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog travelled to make his mesmerising documentary, Into The Abyss.
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