The majority of us know the character of Roxie Hart from either the theatrical sensation Chicago, or the well-received film adaptation that immortalized Bob Fosse’s iconic staging and the unforgettable music by John Kander and Fred Ebb for future generations to experience for themselves. However, the character has existed much longer than many of us…
Polite Society (2023)
The cinematic landscape could truly benefit from having more directors like Nida Manzoor. We don’t often witness the immediate birth of such a promising young voice that emerges with little fanfare, but immediately is established as an essential talent that will define their generation of visual storytellers. In her feature directorial debut, after a few…
Life Is Cheap… But Toilet Paper Is Expensive (1989)
Wayne Wang occupies a peculiar place in the cinematic culture, since he is not a particularly well-known director on a larger scale, but he is one that is widely respected amongst the niche group of devotees that see the merit in his work. He is best known for American productions like The Joy Luck Club…
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
We have all undoubtedly heard the refrain “they don’t make movies like they used to” – and while this is often spouted out by some nostalgic curmudgeon in response to what they perceive to be a decline in the cinematic culture, it is a relevant thought when it comes to certain filmmakers. We can view…
The Body Snatcher (1945)
They quite simply don’t make horror films like they used to. Something about the way filmmakers during the Golden Age of Hollywood managed to terrify audiences has allowed several to remain as effective today as they were at the time of their original release. The rise of the B-movie and monster film allowed many directors…
Other People’s Children (2022)
Navigating the world is often difficult when you feel a profound sense of isolation and detachment from the rest of society. For many women, you can only be considered successful if you adhere to very traditional elements of femininity, whether it is taking on a career that is inherently more nurturing, or becoming a mother,…
Love Happy (1949)
Everything must inevitably come to an end, even those entities that we genuinely believe could last forever. For decades, the Marx Brothers were the gold standard of comedy, and whether on stage or in film, they were always the definition of pure charisma and talent, being at the forefront of the movement that took many…
Play It Again, Sam (1972)
You’d certainly be hard-pressed to find a film produced since the 1940s that didn’t owe some of its existence to Casablanca, whether it be the iconic imagery, memorable characters or memorable dialogue. The latter occupies a slightly odd position, since arguably the most famous line in the film, where the suave but mysterious Rick Blaine…
Infinity Pool (2023)
Great filmmakers don’t necessarily produce the most auspicious progeny, and allegations of nepotism have never been more relevant than they are today, when we see the inexplicable rise to fame of some truly unworthy talents. Mercifully, there are a few that warrant their status, and when Brandon Cronenberg released Possessor a few years ago, it…
The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996)
While she is undeniably one of the biggest stars to ever exist in the expansive entertainment industry, opinions on Barbra Streisand tend to vary, with some being put off by her reputation for being one of the most compulsive and forthright entertainers of her generation, while others adore her for it. Some may call Streisand…
The Postmodern Pelican 