If given the opportunity to give our loved ones the best chance of success and eternal protection, the vast majority of us would not even consider hesitating. The idea of being able to ensure those closest to us achieve everything they desire is very tempting, even if we know it isn’t within our power to…
Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
Maturing is realising that Dr Seuss was not just the source of the colourful, eccentric stories that we embraced as children, but rather one of the great wordsmiths of his generation, a writer whose work is nothing short of poetic exuberance, his imagination seemingly endless and yet also so incredibly accessible. Whether you grew up…
Simon (1980)
The more one observes the rise of scientific research and technological innovation, the further we begin to understand that not everything done in the name of science is supposed to better humanity or serve some enormously admirable purpose – sometimes, it’s just a matter of doing so to see if it can be done, and…
Anemone (2025)
When given the opportunity, who among us wouldn’t want to work professionally with our beloved family members? The prospect of collaborating with our closest loved ones certainly seems appealing when you look at it from a distance, since it removes the barrier of professionalism and usually seems to be conducive of a more relaxed, informal…
Funeral Kings (2012)
Growing up is never a particularly simple journey, but it is made marginally easier by the presence of a good friend or two with whom you can tackle life’s challenges. There is nothing quite as important as a meaningful companion, especially when navigating your adolescent years, which prove to be a difficult time for any…
As Young as You Feel (1951)
As the well-worn adage goes, some of us work to live, whereas others live to work. The concept of labour as the foundation of any functioning society is something that we’ve found debated in every arena, from political machinations to philosophical thought, all of which set out to determine the merits and shortcomings of dedicating…
Last Summer (2024)
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the consequences that come when pursuing it can often be quite dreadful if one isn’t careful. It took Catherine Breillat over a decade to return to the medium of film after what we can only imagine was a daunting process when forming the autobiographical Abuse of…
100 Nights of Hero (2025)
There are some stories that are universally known and adored, and can be traced back over the centuries, or even going as far back as antiquity. It can often be fascinating to see where these stories originated, and while it is more likely than not that they emerged through the oral traditions that populated most…
We’re No Angels (1989)
The boundary between right and wrong can sometimes be so narrow that even the most principled and straight-laced of individuals can find themselves on the wrong side of the law. None of us is entirely immune to making mistakes, and we have come to realise that society is not necessarily designed to protect the rights…
The Squid and the Whale (2005)
While his name is now synonymous with a very particular kind of reliable independent cinema that offers exactly what it promises and doesn’t always inspire much passion outside of potentially having some intriguing narrative elements, and which are mostly adherent to the kind of star-studded, lightweight dramas and quirky comedies that speak to the neuroses…
The Postmodern Pelican 