When it comes to revenge, there seems to be a roughly equal number of statements that celebrate the joy of a well-conceived vendetta as there are those that warn against the destructive nature of allowing a grudge to manifest into something tangible. Yet, we simply cannot stop exploring the subject, whether in fiction or reality,…
Category: thriller
Separate Lies (2005)
To what extent do we protect those we love? Is it possible to support someone through particularly tricky circumstances while still being able to maintain not only a very particular public image, but also your inner peace? This is a question that we often find being asked in instances where someone discovers a family member…
The Royal Hotel (2023)
Her name may not be widely known, but you can be certain that eventually Kitty Green will break through as one of the essential filmmakers of her generation. Her bold debut, The Assistant proved to be quite popular amongst audiences aligned with contemporary independent cinema, and proved to be an exceptional starring vehicle for lead…
You’ll Like My Mother (1972)
One of the great joys of exploring cinema is that sometimes you come across a film that had previously never been on your radar, but once it catches your attention, it feels like a revelatory moment. Whether through a recommendation from a trusted voice or simply stumbling upon a film by accident, it can be…
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done (2009)
There are some true stories that are so incredibly definitive of the idea that reality tends to be stranger than fiction that only two of the most deranged filmmakers could actually attempt to bring them to life on screen. This was the case for Mark Yavorsky, a seemingly mild-mannered young man (although in hindsight many…
The Plague (2025)
Growing up is never easy, and it can be even more daunting to navigate adolescence when you are seen as an outsider. Teenagers have a tendency to resort to the most dehumanising cruelty imaginable, engaging in acts of mockery and disdain for anyone they view as a viable target for their ire. As someone who…
The Long Walk (2025)
How far would you go to help your family rise out of debilitating poverty? For most of us, there isn’t any limit to the extent we’d push ourselves when it comes to protecting and providing for our loved ones, even if it means forcing ourselves far beyond our physical and mental capabilities. However, the world…
Lurker (2025)
As John Waters famously said, “life is nothing if you’re not obsessed” – and while we may assume he didn’t realise the extent to which obsession can genuinely become a problem when left unchecked, he, of all people, knows what it means to be fixated on a particular concept, or a person who best represents…
The Man in My Basement (2025)
We’ve all experienced this feeling: we’re sitting at home, peacefully going about our day. Then there’s a knock on the door. The confusion immediately sets in when we realise that we were not expecting someone, and usually open the door to either a pleasant surprise or a major inconvenience, depending on who stands across the…
The Outfit (2022)
Tailors, cutters and seamsters are professions that very few seem to notice until their services are required, despite them being the foundation of society in many ways; their clients usually run the gamut from politicians to everyday workers who employ them in an effort to look as good as they possibly can, whether it be…
The Postmodern Pelican 