The subject of war is so frequently examined from every possible angle, whether in endeavours that veer towards the academic or artistic, that it seems like just about every potential story has been told, especially when it comes to conveying the message that war is not something to celebrate or view positively, but rather a…
Category: Drama
Dying (2024)
There are many themes in which we find various sectors of society intersecting in terms of how they explore particular ideas, and few are more notable than the subject of death, which has been the source of discussion in fields of philosophy, medicine, religion, art and just about every conceivable area of knowledge that we…
The Girl with the Needle (2024)
It has often been said that the most sinister kind of evil is not found in the pages of any fictional text, but rather in reality – the most malicious individuals are usually those that have existed in our own world, and we are often forced to grapple with the realization that we live in…
The Last Showgirl (2024)
We all love a comeback, especially when it comes from someone who has never been taken seriously as an actor, but who proves that all it takes to earn praise is the right role. This is essentially the impetus for The Last Showgirl, in which Gia Coppola crafts a role specifically designed to give Pamela…
Bird (2024)
There comes a point in everyone’s life where they reach a particular age, which is the point where they become aware that everyone is dealt a different hand in life. They have to decide if they are going to follow their pre-ordained path or fight against the system to forge their way forward, making sure…
Here (2024)
“Right here is where we want to be” Home is a fascinating concept – for some, their home is nothing more than an ever-changing shelter from the outside world, for others it is a sanctuary in which they can truly be themselves, while for others it is a firm representation of their past that can…
Playground (2022)
When it comes to social realism, the Belgians have produced some of the most exhilarating works (mainly due to the prolific careers of Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne, arguably amongst the most important filmmakers to hail from that country), and they have left a legacy that has made for some really fascinating storytelling in subsequent years….
Nickel Boys (2024)
“He who gets behind in a race must forever remain behind or run faster than the man in front.” There is a scene towards the end of RaMell Ross’ Nickel Boys in which the two protagonists escape their abusive boarding school, taking flight by cycling down a rural road. Not far behind them are the…
A Complete Unknown (2024)
For decades, we have attempted to find the words to describe Bob Dylan and his work. Some view him as one of the most important musicians of the 20th century, others as the absolute voice of his generation. Terms such as “poet” and “revolutionary” rarely linger too far behind in any conversation about his legacy…
Vermiglio (2024)
Nestled deep within the Italian Alps sits a small village – its occupants spend their days quietly going about their routine, focusing on their day-to-day schedule. At the same time, war rages around the world, a conflict that they are not directly involved in, at least not until the arrival of a soldier in their…
The Postmodern Pelican 