At some point in our youth, we encounter the dreadfully trite adage “there is someone for everyone” – it’s often used to comfort someone who feels lonely and has struggled to see any romantic spark in their humdrum life. For about as long as we’ve been sentient and developed the desire for relationships (whether in…
Category: Romance
Straight Up (2019)
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they suddenly realise who they are supposed to be – or at least that’s the myth that we have been sold for decades. The belief that within us lurks our true identity patiently waiting to emerge is nothing more than a fallacy, since we’ve often found that…
Broken English (2007)
We all strive to be the best version of ourselves, not realising that the only way to improve and lead a life in which we can have pride is to stop defining ourselves by the people who surround us, and instead focus on developing the confidence to love ourselves, regardless of the cost. It’s a…
The Most Charming and Attractive (1985)
We all yearn to improve ourselves – but change starts within, and it can only be accomplished through small but significant steps to making a difference in our own lives. Some of these changes are exceptionally easy, others take time and effort, and in both cases, the rate of success is not always consistent, and…
Storm in a Teacup (1937)
There is something about stepping into a small town that can be truly exhilarating. Whether returning home or visiting for the first time, many quaint hamlets have their charms and eccentricities and can be the location of some delightful adventures. This is the initial impetus behind Storm in a Teacup, a film directed by Ian…
Go Fish (1994)
While it is certainly true that the vast majority of artworks are designed to be enjoyed by a wider audience, even those which tackle more niche subjects, there are some that exist primarily to target one specific group, usually being made by those within that community for their peers. However, this does not disqualify those…
The Well-Digger’s Daughter (1940)
When it comes to sharp but meaningful satire, few writers were more adept at capturing the social and cultural milieu more than Marcel Pagnol. As both a playwright and filmmaker, he is responsible for several of the most important texts in the history of French literature, being an influential artistic force in both theatre and…
Crossing Delancey (1988)
Some people believe in fate, whereas others see it as merely thinly-veiled faith in some higher power that seemingly has a plan for all of us, an idea that has been increasingly viewed with incredulity as time has progressed. However, there’s something quite appealing about putting all your trust in something that we cannot see…
Reality Bites (1994)
Whenever the subject of great filmmakers of the past thirty years comes up, one name that is rarely mentioned despite a solid body of work is Ben Stiller, someone who is undeniably familiar to the majority of us, but who barely receives the attention he deserves for his forays behind the camera, at least not…
We Used to Know Each Other (2019)
Being in love is a wonderful experience, but maintaining it is another matter entirely, which is something that the protagonists of We Used to Know Each Other have to learn for themselves. A very simple independent comedy directed by Robert G. Putka, who wrote the screenplay in conjunction with Hugo de Sousa, who also happens…
The Postmodern Pelican 