Ezra Sharpe explains how delving into the works of the 20th century philosopher Jean-Paul Satre helped him come to terms with his strange dislike of Damien Chazelle’s popular and and critically acclaimed La La Land.
Tag: film review
‘Lost Connection’ Preview: Art Triumphs Through Lockdown
Riana Modi previews Jazz Hands Productions’ new film, ‘Lost Connection’.
Manners Faketh Man
Oscar Jelley explains why he believes the greatest period dramas acknowledge strict rules of manners and etiquette.
Delia Derbyshire: A Very Strange Beast
Oscar Jelley reviews the BBC film ‘Delia Derbyshire: The Myths and the Legendary Tapes’, which explores the life of electronic composer Delia Derbyshire.
Netflix’s Seaspiracy – a Controversial Cry for Help
Freddie Hull reviews Netflix’s controversial documentary film ‘Seaspiracy’, looking at both its cinematic approach and the issues it raises.
The Trouble With Twins: Ildikó Enyedi’s My 20th Century
Oscar Jelley explores the themes present in Ildikó Enyedi’s 1989 film “My 20th Century”.
Chekhov’s Gun and the Greater Good: Why I Love Hot Fuzz
Ben Holden looks at the cinematic trope of Chekhov’s Gun and explains his love for Edgar Wright’s ‘Hot Fuzz’.
BFI Flare 2021: Celebrating Queerness in a time of Pandemic
Chris Jones reviews three films on show at the BFI Flare London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival.
From Kingpin to Caricature: Capone (2020)
Tariq Sinnetamby reviews Capone (2020), exploring whether Josh Trank’s new take on the classic story pays off.
Boyhood before ‘Boyhood’: Silence, simplicity and Yasijuro Ozu’s ‘I Was Born, But…’
I have reached new levels of pretension. I am now writing on a black and white silent Japanese film from 1932. I’m literally the fucking worst. But also, I’m the absolute best. Have you seen I Was Born, But…? Didn’t think so, philistine. Translating myself, I am now writing on a genuinely wonderful film. The Read More…