There’s Still Tomorrow, 2023. Directed by Paola Cortellesi. Starring Paola Cortellesi, Valerio Mastandrea, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Emanuela Fanelli, Giorgio Colangeli, and Vinicio Marchioni. SYNOPSIS: Trying to escape from the patriarchy in the Italian post-war society, Delia plots an act of rebellion against her violent husband. Italian Cinema has had its share of triumphs over the […]
Sugar Episode 4 Review – ‘Starry-Eyed’
Chris Connor reviews the fourth episode of Apple TV+’s Sugar… Sugar continues to be both a homage to film noir of the past with clips from the likes of Double Indemnity and other well-known staples scattered throughout, but also a peculiar beast that is hard to pinpoint. It is this sense of uniqueness that keeps […]
Movie Review – Sometimes I Think About Dying (2023)
Sometimes I Think About Dying, 2023. Directed by Rachel Lambert. Starring Daisy Ridley, Dave Merheje, Parvesh Cheena, and Marcia DeBonis. SYNOPSIS: Fran, who likes to think about dying, makes the new guy at work laugh, which leads to dating and more. Now the only thing standing in their way is Fran herself. Daisy Ridley’s career […]
Sugar Episode 3 Review – ‘Shibuya Crossing’
Chris Connor reviews the third episode of Apple TV+’s Sugar… Sugar’s opening two episodes impressively built a sense of atmosphere and intrigue with nods to noir gone by but with a distinct edge, led by Colin Farrell’s lead performance. A shorter third episode continues the promise as Sugar continues the investigation into what happened to […]
Movie Review – Civil War (2024)
Civil War, 2024. Directed by Alex Garland. Starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jesse Plemmons, and Nick Offerman. SYNOPSIS: A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House. Alex Garland has […]
Ripley – Netflix Series Review
Chris Connor reviews Netflix’s Ripley… Patricia Highsmith’s Ripley series of novels written between 1955 and 1991 have been adapted for film numerous times. The Talented Mr. Ripley has twice been adapted with Purple Noon in 1960 and a film using the book’s title in 1999. Ripley’s Game has also been adapted twice by Wim Wenders […]
The New Look Episode 10 Review – ‘What a Day This Has Been’
Chris Connor reviews the season finale of The New Look… The first season of The New Look draws to a close as we finish Christian Dior’s recount of the early years of his fashion house. This episode sees Dior’s rapid rise and a fall from grace for Coco Chanel as her actions and alliances come […]
Sugar Episodes 1 & 2 Review
Chris Connor reviews the first two episodes of Apple TV+’s Sugar starring Colin Farrell… L.A. set noir’s are certainly not a new phenomenon from the literary likes of Dashell Hamnett and Raymond Chandler to iconic films like Chinatown there have been many to pour over. The latest in this long tradition is the Apple TV+ […]
The New Look Episode 9 Review – ‘Will You Return’
Chris Connor reviews the ninth episode of The New Look… The New Look gears up for a finale with a look to the past and hints of the future as both Dior and Chanel look to cement their legacy and find ways out of their respective situations. Christian is short on staff to meet his […]
The New Look Episode 8 Review – ‘I Love You Most of All’
Chris Connor reviews the eighth episode of The New Look… The New Look ups the ante in its eighth episode with a scene stealing guest role for Glenn Close as legendary Harper’s Bazaar Editor Carmel Snow. Her involvement in this episode, seeking out an icon to define Parisian fashion post-war, reminds us of the towering […]
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