Tag Archives: drama
IMDb Top 250 Challenge Blogathon: District 9 (2009)
I wrote this review for the amazing Cinema Parrot Disco‘s IMDb Top 250 Challenge Blogathon series, which has been continuing in its excellence since it started up a couple of months ago. Lots of wonderful and critically acclaimed films have been highlighted, so it’s well worth checking the reviews out! I previously wrote a review […]
Mommie Dearest (1981): “No wire hangers, ever!”
Based on the memoirs of Joan Crawford’s daughter Christina, Mommie Dearest (1981, dir. Frank Perry) tells the story of the legendary actress’ relationship, or lack thereof, with her children. It begins with Crawford longing for a child, but as she is unable to become pregnant, she decides to adopt; first a girl, then a boy. […]
Les Enfants Terribles (1950): “I won’t be free until you’re dead.”
Based on Jean Cocteau’s 1929 novel of the same name, Les Enfants Terribles (1950, dir. Jean-Pierre Melville), translated as ‘The Terrible Children’, is a story of a brother and sister pair whose toxic relationship and bitter mindgames draw people in, and attempts to poison everyone they touch. After recently finishing the book, I immediately sought after the […]
The Rocket (2013): “One is blessed, one carries a curse.”
One of the very first commercially released films to be set and shot in Laos, The Rocket (2013, dir. Kim Mordaunt) is a charming story about family, tradition, and the quest to construct the perfect home-made rocket. Here’s a summary of the film, from IMDb: A boy who is believed to bring bad luck to […]
Lars and the Real Girl (2007): Quick-shot review!
Starring the beautiful Ryan Gosling, before his famous “hey girl” internet meme, Lars and the Real Girl (2007) is a compelling character drama about the titular Lars – a shy, anti-social, but sweet young man who lives in his brother’s garage. Lars has a fairly insular life and barely interacts with his brother and his […]
Three Short Films: Connection (2013); Burning the Bed (2003); Plastic Bag (2009).
Today I watched three short films – two with big stars in lead roles, and one with a talking plastic bag. Each of these short films are available to watch online and have been linked below!
“Is it worth paying for a ticket?”: Noah (2014)
Based on the famous story from the Bible, Noah (2014) is director Darren Aronofsky’s latest magnum opus. It tells the story of a man who is called by his Creator to perform an important task – to save the innocent after a devastating flood washes the sin of mankind away from the earth.
The Screenkicker Olympics: Representing Melbourne, Australia – On The Beach (1959)
The Sochi Winter Olympics may be over, and it may be a while until the next Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, but the competition between nations has not finished. The amazing Mikey at Screenkicker! is hosting a special blogathon called the Screenkicker Olympics, to showcase cinematic talent from all over the world. There’s going […]
Tokyo! (2008): Transformation, anarchy, rebirth.
Tokyo! (2008) is a collection of three short films, tied together by their location and surreal overtones. Three visionary directors team up for this bewildering film, each needing no introduction whatsoever – Michel Gondry, Leos Carax, and Bong Joon-ho. Each of the three short films has its own visual quirks, and is set up in […]
Foreign Favourites Blogathon: Vivre Sa Vie (1962)
I wrote this review for Alex Raphael‘s amazing Foreign Favourites blogathon. I’m a big fan of foreign film, and French New Wave, but for some reason I had never seen Vivre Sa Vie (1962) before. This was the perfect opportunity to finally watch it! Many thanks again go to the lovely Alex Raphael for organising this […]
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