How do you correct bad behaviour? Every parent has a different approach to the art of discipline, some preferring a more gentle, language-based approach, others believing that the only way to curb misbehaviour is through physical means. In both accounts, it is a very contentious topic, despite being very personal and tailored to each individual…
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Armand (2024)
Unless an individual is beyond lacking in talent, I tend to be quite ambivalent about the idea of nepotism as a negative element of art – it is entirely possible that someone can get a substantial boost by being related to notable figures in the industry and also talented enough that their work can be…
The Strawberry Blonde (1941)
While his contemporary reputation may suggest otherwise, Raoul Walsh was one of our great masters of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Few directors were able to work so consistently across as diverse a range of genres as he did, nor were there many who could manage to attract some of the industry’s finest talents to…
All of a Sudden (2026)
There are certain subjects that are very difficult to speak about, even when they are built around inevitabilities. In fact, one could argue that the fact that they are universal experiences is precisely what makes them nearly impossible to even begin exploring, since they evoke uncomfortable emotions that most of us would prefer not to…
Rose (2026)
We often tend to view the past as a place that was far more sanitised than it was in reality – there’s something that is instilled in us where we are forced to believe that it was far more pleasant and not nearly as grotesque as it actually was, which is the result of years…
The Whisper Man (2026)
We are all born to embrace stories in one form or another. Whether it’s those which are read to us at bedtime, the ones we hear huddled around a campfire or any of the other narratives that become a part of our lives, there is always something that draws us to a good story; the…
The Crossing Guard (1995)
We all wish we could change the past, in the hopes of altering the trajectory of our lives – it’s a seemingly universal experience to hold some regrets, even if they are small and relatively inconsequential. For some people, the remorse felt for the past can develop into something much darker and more insidious, and…
Sheep in the Box (2026)
We all process loss in our own way, and each one of us has a unique approach to working through certain complex emotions, especially when it deals with something as unfathomable as the death of a child. As many have observed, there are words for someone who loses a spouse or their parents, but none…
Queen at Sea (2026)
There is an unspeakable sadness that comes with watching our parents grow old – the people who raised us venture towards the end of their lives, and even if they may not be terminally ill or entirely near the end, it can be difficult to see their minds and bodies begin to wilt. Lance Hammer…
September (1987)
We often tend to think of Woody Allen as a director who mastered the art of cinematic comedy – his generational run from the late 1960s to the present day has provided us with some of the most extraordinary, complex works of humour ever seen on screen. Yet, there can be a point where Allen…
