As far as revolutionary filmmakers tend to go, Kiyoshi Kurosawa is shockingly absent from the conversations around which contemporary directors are the most original and innovative, despite showing his prowess for both bespoke narratives and incredible technical skills, which have factored into many of his films over the years, and positioned him as arguably amongst…
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The Navigator (1924)
There has never been an artist quite like Buster Keaton, and I doubt that we will see anyone like him ever again – and with each passing film of his that I watch, I become more assured of this, which has essentially become a sacrosanct fact by this point, and one that very few have…
A Life Less Ordinary (1997)
Over time, we have grown to view Danny Boyle as something of an establishment of British cinema – a solid and reliable filmmaker who has a very distinct approach to the storytelling process, and a lot of technical skill to make his films consistently entertaining and insightful. However, he’s also an example of a filmmaker…
Mountainhead (2025)
It seems that you simply cannot spend a moment on the internet without seeing someone complain about the ongoing financial crisis in which the majority of the global population is struggling to survive, while the rich simply get richer. The phrase “eat the rich” has never been more resonant than it is today, and while…
That Certain Feeling (1956)
Nothing burns brighter and more intensely than an old relationship that has been rekindled – there is something about falling in love all over again with someone you considered to be your soulmate that is quite rare, but extremely special when it happens. For the characters in That Certain Feeling, it poses quite a problem,…
What Women Want (2011)
When it comes to remakes, the general rule of thumb is quite simple – either elevate the original material or make it different enough that it isn’t going to be needlessly compared to the source material, and is able to stand on its own. This is sometimes a challenge for directors who decide to remake…
The Legend of Ochi (2025)
We all search for a sense of belonging – regardless of our background, there is always a desire to find a place where we feel comfortable and safe, whether physically or emotionally. We often find that there are interesting observations made by artists when it comes to exploring this idea, with entire genres being built…
Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025)
Fame is a fickle beast, preying on the weak and vulnerable through its false promises of a life of luxury and worldwide adoration. It’s a concept that has been extensively explored in every conceivable artistic medium, and something that we find to be extremely resonant, especially considering so many of us yearn to spend some…
My 5 Wives (2000)
There are certain subjects that have become the fodder for comedians looking for a quick laugh by aiming at the low-hanging fruit, to the point where misinformation can exist purely for the sake of cheap humour, leading to audiences being misled into thinking something to be true, when in reality it is the opposite. Yet,…
Parting Glances (1986)
Nothing bounds a community together like shared trauma, and the most valiant of artists are those who are able to step forward in an effort to capture the intricacies of these challenges, particularly at a time when it was often difficult to tell such stories, Bill Sherwood is not a name that many can recall…
The Postmodern Pelican 