We often tend to view the past as a place that was far more sanitised than it was in reality – there’s something that is instilled in us where we are forced to believe that it was far more pleasant and not nearly as grotesque as it actually was, which is the result of years…
Category: Drama
O Jacaré (2026)
When one thinks about Lisbon, it’s natural to get a very specific picture in mind: the grandiose architecture, the cobbled streets (which are unusually slippery, as I’ve learned firsthand) and the winding alleys that always lead to some astonishing sight. However, the Portuguese capital is a much more varied place than this often very sanitised…
Humoresque (1946)
Growing up, we all encounter at least one person who encourages us to follow our dreams. Whether it’s a family member, a trusted teacher or even just a stranger. There are those who motivate every young person to be ambitious and march to the beat of their own drum, since life is meaningless unless you’re…
Queen at Sea (2026)
There is an unspeakable sadness that comes with watching our parents grow old – the people who raised us venture towards the end of their lives, and even if they may not be terminally ill or entirely near the end, it can be difficult to see their minds and bodies begin to wilt. Lance Hammer…
September (1987)
We often tend to think of Woody Allen as a director who mastered the art of cinematic comedy – his generational run from the late 1960s to the present day has provided us with some of the most extraordinary, complex works of humour ever seen on screen. Yet, there can be a point where Allen…
Lost in Paradise (2011)
For most people, there comes a point where they have to leap out of their comfort zone, preparing to face the wider world – and whether this is a physical or psychological process (or both in many cases), it can be a daunting process, especially when moving from a small town to the big city,…
Erupcja (2026)
Love is a contradiction. Despite being a universal experience if we consider the various kinds of love – romantic, familial, platonic and everything else in between – it is still often very difficult to define precisely. This hasn’t stopped countless individuals in every conceivable field of study from trying their best to understand what it…
The Comedy Man (1964)
There is nothing quite as disheartening as putting your heart and soul into your chosen vocation, and discovering that it is not intended to be your permanent career. This is particularly prevalent in the world of the arts – some people have a brief burst of success but find themselves fading faster than they rose,…
Killer: A Journal of Murder (1995)
Whatever the appeal of true crime stories may be, Hollywood has certainly made it clear that they see this as a viable form of business, considering how many works based on various criminals have been produced in the past. Audiences tend to respond very favourably to these stories, since there is a sense that many…
Daughters (2014)
I recently spoke (or rather, endlessly praised), Maria Speth’s ambitious education-based documentary, Mr Bachmann and His Class, which is destined to represent a seismic shift in how such simple stories are told. However, this piqued my curiosity enough to venture deeper into the director’s career, as she has steadily been producing films that are not…
The Postmodern Pelican 