Satyajit Ray changed cinema, an undeniable fact that has its basis in his ability to represent life in a way that very few other artists were ever able to. A creative soul that never avoided taking on a few challenges with his work, he was perpetually venturing into the realm of the unknown, pioneering an…

As one of the formative voices of the Dogme 95 movement that redefined how filmmakers produce art, Thomas Vinterberg is an established director who has dabbled in a variety of genres, from intimate comedies to the most sumptuous historical epic. However, where he tends to succeed the most is in his smaller films, the ones…

Despite constant urging by those around him, Charlie (David Gulpilil) has never wanted to leave the small community in which he lives in exchange for a more conventional life amongst what is considered conventional Australian society. His home has always been the bush, and he’s only known the Aboriginal way of life, which is something…

It could’ve been any ordinary day in 1938, but for the occupants of Rome, the 6th of May is one that they’re going to remember for their entire lives, and boast about to everyone they encounter, because it is on this day that Adolf Hitler was making his journey through Italy to pay a visit…

From “Oh captain, my captain!” to To Sir With Love, and from “Gangsta’s Paradise” to Mr. Holland’s Opus, there has never been a shortage of great films focused on teachers. A vocation that is perhaps not as respected as it should be, there have been many films that have attempted to bridge the gap between…

Over the years, I’ve shown my support for independent cinema, not only in its modern iterations (as well as its gradual increase in success as a viable form of filmmaking that gives many artists the chance to have their voices elevated to the mainstream), but also in its origins. One of the most frequent allusions…

“It used to be beautiful – what with the rackets, whoring, guns” The mere mention of the name Atlantic City should evoke some kind of reaction in the listener – a town (or rather, gambling resort) known for its gambling, free-spirited activities and lack of morality, it has been the origin of many dreams being…

Representation matters, perhaps more than anything else in cinema. We’ve seen every conceivable story portrayed on screen, but those that normally strike the most significant chord are the films that touch on issues close to the heart of the viewer, whether its those from a particular community, or the general audience at large. We tend…

Pieces of a Woman is not a film that always works as well as it should, particularly when we consider how much potential there was embedded in this story. The English-language debut for director Kornél Mundruczó, who has already established himself as a fascinating cinematic voice in his native Hungary, as well as his collaboration…

It’s a familiar feeling that many of us get from time to time when watching a film – the opening credits begin, and we see some familiar names, particularly those who are known for being indicative of quality, and we know that we’re about to see something very special, particularly when there is an aura…