“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky” These words were written by Khalil Gibran, whose perspective often existed at the perfect intersection between poetry and philosophy – and while it seems to be a trivial concept at the start, there is some degree of truthfulness in how it begins to describe the…
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Queen Bees (2021)
One of the reasons many films tend to get dismissed as minor efforts is that they possess strong premises, but fail in the execution of their interesting ideas. One of the most unfortunate examples of this in the past year is Queen Bees, which is a film that certainly deserved to be better than what…
Sorry, Baby (2025)
There are some subjects so profoundly difficult to discuss that the idea of making a film about them, especially a comedy, is beyond unfathomable. Yet, nothing is truly impossible when we find a perfect blend of good intentions and strong storytelling skills, which is where we can situate ourselves with Sorry, Baby, a film that…
The Milky Way (1936)
It takes a very special person to keep audiences engaged while still redefining the art of cinema – and has anyone been more committed to this than Leo McCarey, a revolutionary filmmaker who rose beyond simply being a director-for-hire, crafting his own unique vision all the while challenging the confines of the medium that was…
Late Bloomers (2011)
They say the only part of life more difficult than falling in love is maintaining the spark. For many longtime couples, it feels like the passion disappears after a while and is replaced with pleasant boredom more than anything else. While many of us may not be able to attest to having firsthand experience, it…
Zenobia (1939)
Few situations have defined the concept of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” more than the brief moment when Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were forcibly separated as a result of a studio contract dispute, with each of them momentarily going their own direction, while producers attempted to prove that the magic that occurred…
The Iron Giant (1999)
It has become so trite to refer to 1999 as the greatest modern year for cinema; some even view the sentiment as somewhat passé, based on how widespread and commonly discussed this point tends to be. However, there is a reason many consider it to be such a strong period for cinema, since so many…
Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight (2025)
Every writer at some point feels the urge to be the one to compose the novel that encapsulates the entirety of their country or culture’s history, believing that they are capable of creating the definitive work, whether they are willing to openly admit it or not. In terms of literature from Southern Africa, there are…
Anywhere but Here (1999)
The relationship we have with our parents is something that is inherently built on a foundation of mutual love and affection (at least in the ideal scenarios – sadly we cannot speak for everyone, as individual domestic situations tend to differ quite notable), but like any other relationship, it requires constant work and maintenance, from…
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970)
While it is tempting to view it as a singular chronological entity (particularly since we are predisposed to preferring the orderly structure it contains), cinema is nothing more than a series of movements, occurring concurrently and often in slightly different ways when it comes to themes and overall artistic innovation. Breaking it up into smaller…
The Postmodern Pelican 