Neruda, 2016. Directed by Pablo Larrain. Starring Gael García Bernal, Luis Gnecco, and Mercedes Morán. SYNOPSIS: A revered poet and politician is forced into refuge after clashing with the Chilean government. A complicated game of cat and mouse ensues between the poet and the police officer assigned to arrest him. Taking the conflict between poet and political […]
Movie Review – After the Storm (2016)
After the Storm, 2016. Written and Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda. Starring Hiroshi Abe, Kirin Kike, Yôko Maki, Satomi Kobayashi, Lily Franky, and Taiyô Yoshizawa. SYNOPSIS: A former writer and private detective struggles to find child support money for his ex-wife in order to look after their son. After the Storm, Hirokazu Koreeda’s (Still Walking, Our Little Sister) […]
Second Opinion – Berlin Syndrome (2017)
Berlin Syndrome, 2017. Directed by Cate Shortland Starring Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt, Lucie Aron, Matthias Habich, and Cem Tuncay. SYNOPSIS : A passionate holiday romance becomes a nightmare when an Australian photo-journalist wakes up in a Berlin apartment and find herself unable to leave… A film delivering an assured yet uncomplicated look at obsession and […]
Blu-ray Review – Aquarius (2016)
Aquarius, 2016. Directed and written by Kleber Mendonça Filho. Starring Sonia Braga, Maeve Jinkings, Irandhir Santos, Humberto Carrão, and Zoraide Coleto. SYNOPSIS: A retired journalist becomes embroiled in an intense conflict of interests with a development company intent on acquiring all the apartments in the building where she lives, the Aquarius. Aquarius is a resolutely intelligent work detailing a […]
Movie Review – James White (2015)
James White, 2015 Directed and written by Josh Mond Starring Christopher Abbott, Cynthia Nixon, Scott Mescudi, Ron Livingston, Makenzie Leigh, David Call SYNOPSIS: A hedonistic twenty-something must come to terms with personal responsibility in the face of his mother’s battle with serious illness. Painting a painful and believable account of modern city life, this impressive […]
Shock and Gore: The Films of Herschell Gordon Lewis and The Hershell Gordon Lewis Feast
Shock and Gore: The Films of Herschell Gordon Lewis and The Hershell Gordon Lewis Feast are two extraordinary limited edition releases from Arrow Films celebrating the warped mind of horror and exploitation genius Herschell Gordon Lewis. Packed to the rafters with blood drenched shockers, the compendium represents the best of the serial gore producers efforts […]
Movie Review – The Unspoken (2015)
The Unspoken, 2015. Directed by Sheldon Wilson Starring Jodelle Ferland, Sunny Suljic, Pascale Hutton, Anthony Konechny, Jake Croker SYNOPSIS : In 1997 the close-knit Anderson family vanished from their country home without a trace. No bodies were ever found and for 17 years the house has remained undisturbed…until now. While confusion and mystery is at […]
DVD Review – Abbey Grace (2016)
Abbey Grace, 2016. Directed by Stephen Durham. Starring Debbie Sheridan, Jacob Hobbs, Amber Gallaway, Semi Anthony, Maggie McNabb. SYNOPSIS: After her mother dies, a professional woman puts her career on hold to move back home to look after her agoraphobic brother who has not left the house for years. She soon discovers that the house holds […]
Blu-ray Review – The Emigrants/The New Land (1971/1972)
The Emigrants/The New Land, 1971/1972. Directed by Jan Troell Starring Max von Sydow and Liv Ullman SYNOPSIS: A Swedish couple voyage to America and attempt to put down roots in a beautiful but forbidding new world. The intensely naturalistic directorial work of Jan Troell makes this one of the defining artworks for capturing a sense of the […]
Movie Review – Gary Numan: Android in La La Land (2016)
Gary Numan: Android in La La Land, 2016 Directed by Steve Read and Rob Alexander. SYNOPSIS : Feature documentary charting a year in the life of electronic pop star Gary Numan as he moves from England to LA to record a new album. A sense of mystery is key to promoting star appeal. Back in […]
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