Based on his lengthy career in comedy, the concept of pushing the envelope has come to be synonymous with Sacha Baron Cohen, and has made him both an oddly beloved figure, and someone reviled by those who are not attuned to his peculiar sense of humour. From his breakout in the early 2000s, he established…
On the Rocks (2020)
With the exception of one or two, the films of Sofia Coppola tend to arrive more as a whisper than they do with a bang, which is very much what we have come to expect from someone whose work is impelled more by description than discussion. They emerge quietly, rather than bursting onto the scene,…
The Cloud-Capped Star (1960)
One of the biggest problems with contemporary world cinema is that so much attention is focused on Europe and certain Asian countries such as Japan and South Korea, we don’t often give enough exposure to those nations that often fall by the wayside in many discussions. India has a rich and storied cinematic history, but…
Wild River (1960)
The pure poetry lingering beneath Wild River is not to be underestimated, and should be addressed almost immediately when discussing a film that seems to be far more overpowering than we’d expect from looking at it on a purely superficial level. By the time he made it, Elia Kazan didn’t really have to prove anything…
Never on Sunday (1960)
There are just some films that fill you up with a sense of joy and wonder, with their most prominent quality being the fact that they’re able to captivate the viewer and take them on a beautiful journey, without needing to become too focused on the details. One of the most exemplary instances of this…
American Utopia (2020)
The trouble with being someone who almost entirely lives to consume art is that there are certain creative individuals who make such an profound impact, describing what they mean to you is often a daunting process, if it is even possible at all. Personally, I have become so enthralled by the work of two very…
Enola Holmes (2020)
Anyone who is able to take a relatively likeable but slight novel aimed at young adults, and turn it into a riveting adventure that the entire family can enjoy is worth paying attention to, so it only stands to reason the people behind Enola Holmes are Jack Thorn, the writer tasked with continuing the legacy…
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
When it comes to Aaron Sorkin, you normally get exactly what you pay for – by-the-numbers stories that are heavily focused on political or other highly-resonant cultural situation, with predictable plot points and an array of interesting characters that are very often portrayed by actors who are giving performances that belong in much better productions….
Blood Is Dry (1960)
When thinking of films that look at the role the media plays in shaping our perception, many tend to gravitate towards Sidney Lumet’s Network, which is widely considered one of the finest satires ever committed to film. The passionate, furious monologues delivered by the incredible Peter Finch in the role of Howard Beale, and his…
Purple Noon (1960)
Seemingly without realizing it, Patricia Highsmith created one of literature’s most enigmatic figures in the form of Tom Ripley. What is even more bewildering is how he has rarely been cited as such, normally being a figure that many people adore, but not on the same level as many of the great literary antiheroes of…
The Postmodern Pelican 