In Review
Welcome to In Review! Check out the latest reviews across film, TV, theatre and so much more…
Film Review - Stars at Noon
A grim look at international relations through the lens of a hostile Nicaragua, Claire Denis’ latest ‘romantic thriller’ Stars at Noon is unfortunately lacking in both romance and thrills.
Film Review - Bones and All
Playing like an emotional middle ground between Badlands and the Twilight saga, Luca Guadagnino's new Timothee Chalamet-starrer Bones and All is a romantic cannibal road movie, presenting a tale of both the impossibility and inevitability of love; how even in the bleakest of circumstances, when we least expect, or even want it, romance can blossom like a weed in the desert.
Film Review - Entergalactic
While the plot is largely predictable, following the tropes and clichés of dozens of films before it, Cudi’s presence firmly sells this product as something of his own.
Film Review - A Taste of Hunger
A Taste of Hunger’s respect to the fine art of good grub is exquisite.
Film Review - Three Thousand Years of Longing
Three Thousand Years of Longing is gearing to be one of the best films of the year in a sensual, lovely, fantastical, and provocative story, with a cast and crew at the top of their game.
Film Review - Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
Above all else, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande is a film with lots of heart, which can be quite refreshing amidst a sea of blockbusters, CGI and big sound design.
Feature - Séance International Film Festival/A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
It's a séance in the city.
Film Review: Mothering Sunday
More intimate, sensual and depressing than a whimsical period drama, Mothering Sunday is a breath of fresh air in a typically repetitive genre.
Film Review: Firebird
A peak behind the Iron Curtain exponentially aided in submerging myself into the story, one that relished in exploring the different ways people learn to accept themselves. Some just don’t, which leads to one of the most frustrating, yet compelling, revelations Firebird presents to its audience.
Book Review: Six Days
The novel might serve its purpose as a light read; syrupy and pleasant enough, but missing enough meat to be memorable.