Film adaptations of young adult survival novels – how many more of these are we going to have to sit through? The Harry Potter films were more than eight films – they are a decade of childhood-defining magic. Fair enough, The Hunger Games films are highly beloved because of their impressive productions values and genuine…
Jersey Boys (2014)
Clint Eastwood is a cinema icon, and while not all of his directorial efforts are good, I do give the man kudos for his gutsy decisions regarding projects. Jersey Boys may not be the great masterpiece Clint was trying to make it, but it is a really good time and a fun film. The key…
One Hour Photo (2002)
As an actor, there was one thing Robin Williams excelled at – he could effortlessly do broad, hilarious comedy or do the complete opposite and become an intense dramatic actor. His work in One Hour Photo is probably his best dramatic work, and proves that Robin Williams is much more than a comedian – he…
This Must Be the Place (2011)
Ever seen a film that is well-made, but you get the idea the filmmaker had no idea what he was doing? That is what Paolo Sorrentino’s almost-masterpiece This Must Be the Place is a perfect example of. I really wanted to like this film, but sadly it just had one too many flaws. The central…
An Appreciation of…Robin Williams (1951 – 2014)
This is actually quite difficult to write, because how do you honor someone like Robin Williams? A man who defined my childhood through his energy and brilliant comedic performances. It is incredibly difficult to choose the right words, and I don’t think any of us can possibly express our sadness. However, this is not an…
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
So where do I begin with Guardians of the Galaxy? Perhaps by saying this is certainly Marvel Studios’ best film to date. That’s a tough statement to make, because The Avengers is probably the studio’s most legendary film – it is, after all, the third highest grossing film of all time. There are a whole…
Stop Making Sense (1984)
There are just some films that shock you with how good they are. I will go on record now stating that Stop Making Sense is an undeniable masterpiece. It is something quite unlike anything I’ve ever seen and it is probably one of the greatest films I’ve ever seen. But why is that? At the…
Spamalot: South Africa Review
Let me just start this off by answering two fundamental questions: Firstly -yes, I know this is not a movie, and this is a movie blog. Secondly – I am very biased towards Monty Python. I think those six men were some of the most intelligent people to ever live, and Monty Python’s TV show…
Animal Factory (2000)
From the second I found out Steve Buscemi, the ultimate character actor, directed a prison drama with some seriously talented actors, and one of my personal favourites, Willem Dafoe, I was immediately interested. It is a dark and twisted tale that might not be as well-crafted or brilliant as films like The Shawshank Redemption, or…
Naked (1993)
There has been only one film that has completely left me speechless. I know I have praised many films for being absolutely amazing, but almost no film elicits a response from me where I refuse to even sleep because of how intense the film was. That film was The Trial, and up until a few…
The Postmodern Pelican 