Everyone has their own unique opinion on what an ideal life would be, but they usually entail a daily routine that is free of unnecessary stress or challenges, and one in which you can live in harmony with yourself and whoever you choose to spend your life with. For many, the concept of living in…
Category: Drama
Janet Planet (2024)
Time tends to move very quickly. Every one of us has had that moment where we suddenly realize just how much time has elapsed, which is both terrifying and beautiful in its way. Annie Baker has a fascination with time and the impact it has on people, as evident through her work as a playwright,…
The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat (2024)
“Friends are the family you choose” – a hackneyed statement that has adorned many a greeting card and social media post. However, like any passé adage that has been recited to an inch of its life, it bears some truth – there is nothing quite as meaningful as finding a good friend, since they offer…
The Only Son (1936)
As is the case with many incredibly influential and prolific filmmakers, choosing a standout in the career of Yasujirō Ozu’s storied career is not always easy, even if certain films tend to be discussed more often than others. Some people present the argument that The Only Son (Japanese: 一人息子) is his greatest work, as well…
Bad Education (2004)
“I wanted to see how far you would go…and how much I could take.” Pedro Almodóvar is a filmmaker who is very much aware of the power he has over his audience. He is a skilful artist who has mastered both the art of writing and visual composition, creating works that are as beautiful as…
His Three Daughters (2024)
Death is a peculiar concept – it is something we all understand is inevitable, and it can be argued it always sits at the back of our minds. Yet, artistically it feels like it is a subject that is both present in many works, but still hasn’t quite been entirely understood. The reality is that…
Waterlily Jaguar (2018)
Being an artist is not always an easy endeavour – certain challenges come with being a creative individual that can cause a range of personal and professional issues. Melora Walters set out to explore this subject in her directorial debut, the well-meaning Waterlily Jaguar, in which she examines the trials and tribulations of a well-liked…
84 Charing Cross Road (1987)
There’s nothing quite as delightful as receiving some correspondence from someone whose views and perspective you value – regardless of the mode in which it is delivered, there’s something about the art of written communication that feels profoundly special. I belong to the final generation that can remember when handwritten letters were still considered somewhat…
Toxic (2024)
For some, the pursuit of a better life does not always yield the results that were perhaps anticipated, proving that the grass is not always greener on the other side, as the well-worn adage tends to go. In her ambitious feature-length debut Toxic, Saulė Bliuvaitė questions the very nature of audacity and the perils that…
Crime and Punishment (1983)
Regardless of how much work is done by psychologists and analysts, understanding the criminal mind will never be something we will be truly able to do, especially since there isn’t any singular motivation that impels someone to commit a crime, whether petty or major, which makes efforts to curb criminal behaviour from the start a…
The Postmodern Pelican 