How do you personally define hope? Is it merely a feeling, a fleeting thought, or do you see it as something tangible? There is no correct answer when it comes to describing such a concept, but we do find it becoming the root of some fascinating metaphorical discussion. For many, the ultimate representation of undying…
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Sound of Falling (2025)
How do you distinguish a house and a home? The common approach is to view the former as merely a structure designed for human habitation, and that, over time and with some effort, it can transition into the latter. Many works have been formed around this very concept, which is why it is slightly too…
Golden Vanity (2023)
There is a very narrow boundary that divides vanity from glamour – even the term “vanity” has multiple meanings that circle the idea of otherworldly beauty, whether it be the more common description for those who are obsessed with their own allure, or to refer to that dressing table at which many people spend hours…
A Private Life (2025)
The bond between a psychiatrist and their patient is a sacred one, particularly since they tend to be the people with whom we share our most intimate thoughts, feelings and even the occasional secret. Strict confidentiality cannot be negotiated, and it has always been good practice to maintain trust in one another. Yet, there are…
My Father’s Shadow (2025)
One of the bravest and often most challenging parts of making a film is realising that every piece of art one creates is rooted in the personal, even if it isn’t intentional. We all tell stories that resonate with us, and even the most abstract and experimental works are often formed as a result of…
Orphan (2025)
There was a point when we thought László Nemes was going to be the next great European auteur. He showed a lot of promise with Son of Saul, a film that has some flaws but is still an ambitious achievement. That proved to be somewhat of a divisive work, and one that did contain several…
Lost in Separation (2019)
Falling in love is easy, but maintaining that relationship is the challenge – so many stories have been built on this simple philosophical premise, it is surprising that people still tend to make the mistake when it comes to rushing into relationships that were never intended to last. No one seems to know this better…
The Jerk (1979)
In the canon of works that are not only vitally important to the development of American humour, but vital to the entire cinematic process, we have The Jerk, a film that was initiated as a flight of fancy between director Carl Reiner and star and co-writer Steve Martin, best-known for his landmark appearances on the…
Chicken and Duck Talk (1988)
Two art forms that have proven to be unexpectedly compatible bedfellows are cinema and cuisine, with food and film going together remarkably well, especially in instances when the two are combined. Films centring around food in various forms have tended to be extremely popular, since they touch on a universal experience, which is the feeling…
Matt and Mara (2024)
Change is good – there isn’t anyone who has ever benefited from remaining the same, and whether it’s small shifts in attitudes or an entire overhaul of your identity and its external expression, the tendency to grow is undeniably important and frankly exciting in most instances. However, there’s something peculiar that happens when we encounter…
The Postmodern Pelican 