Tag Archives: 3.5/5
Skyfall (2012): “A storm’s coming.”
I’m a pretty big fan of the James Bond films, as a direct result of my partner who has been obsessed with the series since he was a child. My top three are Live and Let Die (1973), Moonraker (1979), and On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969). I recently re-watched Skyfall (2012), the 24th in […]
Compliance (2012): “I’m just trying to do my job.”
Based on a true story, Craig Zobel’s Compliance (2012) is a film that will inspire you to think more carefully about orders that you receive from figures of authority. The film takes place in a fast food chicken restaurant, where manager Sandra (the amazing Ann Dowd) receives a call from “Officer Daniels”, claiming that one […]
Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present (2012): Quick-shot review!
This is a documentary which you cannot miss. Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present (2012) gives an insight into the legendary performance artist’s infamous piece which she performed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Abramovic sat in immobile silence every day for three months, 736 hours in total, opposite museum visitors […]
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992): “Chug a lug, Donna.”
David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992) is quite the contentious subject for fans of the original television series. It serves as both a prequel and sequel for the series; allowing the viewer an insight into the final seven days of the life of the mysterious Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee), and also some […]
The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001): Surrealist, horror, musical, black comedy.
Takashi Miike’s musical-horror-comedy The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001) follows the exploits of the failure-prone members of the Katakuri family as they start up their quiet mountain bed & breakfast inn. As business starts picking up, and all their guests begin dying of various ridiculous causes, the Katakuri family is forced to band together in […]
The Bling Ring (2013): “It all comes back to, like, bad choices.”
Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring (2013) is based on the true story of a gang of teenagers who made a hobby out of robbing celebrity homes; stealing roughly $3 million worth of jewellery, handbags, clothes, and cash, in under a year. Their victims include celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom, Rachel Bilson, […]
Dune (1984): “Where are my feelings?”
I have a confession to make. I love Dune. And I’m going to tell you why. The theatrical cut of Dune (1984) was directed by David Lynch. However, the extended television cut is directed by the one and only Alan Smithee; indicating that Lynch hated it so much that he wanted to use the notorious […]
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