Everyone makes mistakes, and unless it is something that causes undue harm or removes the dignity of another being (or frankly just unacceptably breaks the law), everyone deserves a second chance. We all get away with certain misdeeds, granted they are within the realm of reason, which is something that has been consolidated in both…
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Fall (2014)
All it takes to change someone’s life entirely is two words: “I know”. This is applicable mainly to those who have done something in their past that they would prefer to have hidden, and when these misdeeds are unearthed, it can cause them to spiral into an existential crisis, which is often deserved, depending on…
The Drama (2026)
When it comes to finding the love of your life, should there be limits on what you share with them, or is complete transparency a prerequisite for choosing someone as your soulmate, especially when the conversation about marriage begins? Logically, you’d expect that choosing to marry someone comes with the responsibility to share everything with…
Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War (2002)
We all desire to be seen and acknowledged for our merits and achievements in some way, but there are some who struggle when it comes to being recognised, mainly because they primarily live in the shadows, whether as a result of their own decisions or those of the other people in their lives. There exists…
Midwinter Break (2026)
There are many reasons to end a relationship. In some cases, there’s a clash of personalities; in others, some indiscretion committed by one (or both) of the partners causes them to re-evaluate whether it is worth saving, or if just cutting it off would be better. Sometimes, it’s simply a case of two people drifting…
The Wasp Woman (1959)
When the history of cinema has been set in stone, and it comes to choosing the people who had the most substantial input on the medium, there are going to be various names floated as the defining filmmakers of their generation, with additional credit being given to those who transcended generational boundaries and made an…
Le Départ (1967)
Youth is tricky to navigate, and there is a point in everyone’s life where we are caught in a very awkward space – old enough to take on adult responsibilities, but too young to be entirely trusted to bring them to fruition. This is a formative moment in one’s life, and a time when we…
The Portuguese House (2025)
There is something magical about Portugal, a sense of whimsy and wonder that is often undercut by a lingering melancholy that is as much a part of the national consciousness as the celebrations that have come to define the country. I once heard someone say, in passing, “One does not visit Portugal, one settles into…
Nickelodeon (1976)
While in principle it is not a good practice to speak ill of those who have passed, we often find that certain stories resonate slightly more once someone has died. After his death a few years ago, there were countless stories about the genius of Peter Bogdanovich, perhaps the person many of us would choose…
The Proposition (2005)
There are some offers you simply can’t refuse – not because they are appealing, but rather since they seem to be the only choice when it comes to survival. This is what we find John Hillcoat beautifully negotiating in The Proposition, a film written by Nick Cave, who takes a momentary sojourn from being the…
The Postmodern Pelican 