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The Mastermind (2025) Review – A Crime Film That Moves at a Crawl
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On Swift Horses (2025) Review – When Longing Outpaces Action
In one sentence: On Swift Horses is a post-war American drama following Muriel and Julius as they navigate repression, risk, and emotional longing in the aftermath of the Korean War. Based on the book by Shannon Pufahl, On Swift Horses brings together some of the most talked-about actors of the moment in a quiet, beautifully…
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Savages (2025) Review – When Animation Takes on Deforestation
In one sentence: Savages is a stop-motion animated film that turns deforestation and overconsumption into an expressive and striking narrative. We hear a great deal about how overconsumption drives deforestation and climate change, but the makers of My Life as a Courgette bring this urgent issue to the screen in an unexpected and striking way;…
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The Ticket (2016) Review – A Modern Moral Fable
In one sentence: The Ticket is a modern moral fable in which a blind man’s newfound vision forces him to confront his life. Growing up, many of us encountered Aesop’s fables and their clear moral lessons, yet overtly moralistic films are relatively rare in contemporary cinema. Modern storytelling often favours ambiguity, inviting audiences to draw…
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The Call of the Wild (2020) Review – A Journey Back to Instinct
In one sentence: The Call of the Wild follows Buck the dog as he adapts to the harsh Yukon wilderness and discovers his primal instincts. Jack London’s The Call of the Wild is a story that has endured for over a century and Disney’s adaptation proves why it continues to resonate. Using modern technology alongside…
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Troll (2022) Review – A Nordic Legend Goes Large
In one sentence: Troll is a Norwegian creature feature that brings ancient folklore and large-scale action together in a dramatic, monster-driven narrative. Cinema has always had a fondness for creature features and the ongoing success of the Kong and Godzilla franchises proves that audiences still enjoy watching things get bigger, louder and more destructive. Norway…
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Ideal Home (2018) Review – Love, Laughter and an Unlikely Family
In one sentence: Ideal Home is a warm comedy about an unlikely family navigating unexpected guardianship and the joys and frustrations that come with it. There was a time when I would have actively avoided a film led by Steve Coogan, but those days are long gone. Since the excellent Philomena, Coogan has grown into…
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The Salt Path (2025) Review – When ‘Based on a True Story’ Becomes Complicated
In one sentence: The Salt Path follows a couple who, after losing their home, set out on a long coastal walk that becomes a test of resilience and endurance. Based on the bestselling book by Raynor Winn, The Salt Path is an interesting watch, particularly in light of the recent revelations surrounding the truthfulness of…
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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) Review – A Magical Detour into Self-Reflection
In one sentence: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is a magical realism film that follows a couple on an unexpected road of reflection and self-discovery. What would you say if your GPS asked whether you wanted to go on a big, bold, beautiful journey? Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) say yes, catapulting both…
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Jay Kelly (2025) Review – All the Right Faces, Not Quite the Right Film
In one sentence: Jay Kelly is a star-studded character study that examines fame and the tension between public success and personal fulfilment. Netflix’s latest release, Jay Kelly is brimming with household names, but raises a familiar question: is star power alone enough to create a compelling film? Noah Baumbach’s latest effort suggests not. George Clooney…
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