Janey Godley is immortalised in a biographical documentary illustrating her stand-up legacy following a diagnosis of terminal ovarian cancer. Reflecting on her childhood, she considers how this has informed the raising of her daughter whilst navigating her relationship with comedy, performance, and identity. Janey was screened as part of the programme for the 2024 Glasgow Film…… Continue reading Janey
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Killers of the Flower Moon
Directed by Martin Scorsese and co-written with Eric Roth, the epic on the treatment of the Osage people is a spectacle starring long-time collaborators Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio that firmly belongs on streaming and is likely to bring the spotlight onto the indigenous communities during the awards seasons for the first time since…… Continue reading Killers of the Flower Moon
Chasing Chasing Amy
“The film wasn’t my truth” admits Joey Lauren Adams, the lead actress from Kevin Smith’s Chasing Amy, the Golden Globe nominated film about a man who falls in love with a lesbian. Except for Chasing Chasing Amy’s Sav Rodgers, it’s entirely their truth. Chasing Amy became their everything. An all-consuming identity they have obsessed over…… Continue reading Chasing Chasing Amy
Fingernails
Fingernails is a narratively void and unfulfilling science-fiction melodrama from Christos Nikou starring Riz Ahmed and Jessie Buckley that only scratches the surface of what it’s trying to say. In an alternate society, love is finally quantifiable. Partners undergo analysis of their fingernails to see whether one or both are in love wholly with the…… Continue reading Fingernails
Robot Dreams
There is a beautiful simplicity in Pablo Berger’s Robot Dreams, based on the graphic novel of the same name by Sara Varon. The subtleties of glances, and its score elevate the story of Dog and Robot to perfection. A Dog, and his constructed friend Robot learn separation, and companionship within a 1980s New York. Where…… Continue reading Robot Dreams
Bonus Track
It’s rare, but when a film feels like its story is for you specifically in mind, it becomes an indescribable euphoria. With its indie soundtrack and a charming coming-of-age tale about a socially awkward teen finding solace through music, Bonus Track feels like plucked from a checklist of my tastes. A shame then, that it…… Continue reading Bonus Track
Saltburn
Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn delivers as a follow-up to her socially relevant Promising Young Woman with a wickedly character-lead performance by Barry Keoghan. Keoghan, following his awards season success in Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin, maintains his reputation as a triumphant actor to mould his delivery and his identity to fit its setting, even though…… Continue reading Saltburn
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is a masterclass of animation and a strong contender as the best Pinocchio film. Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio tells the classic story of the wooden marionette with added elements of mortality, war, and grief parcelled into this charming tale with talent including Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Finn Wolfhard, Christoph Waltz, Tilda…… Continue reading Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Pretty Red Dress
Pretty Red Dress is a poignant necessary exploration of femme presenting masculinity. Pretty Red Dress, directed and written by Dionne Edwards, becomes a beautiful depiction of Travis (Natey Jones) breaking down gender norms and embracing himself by wearing a sparkly dress and makeup. Pretty Red Dress was screened as part of the BFI London Film Festival…… Continue reading Pretty Red Dress
The Whale
The Whale is Brendan Fraser’s return to form set to win a multitude of awards for this poetic weighted drama. The Whale, directed by Darren Aronofsky, is already gaining traction from bookmakers as Brendan Fraser is poised to snap up the accolades for Best Actor. The Whale was screened as part of the BFI London Film…… Continue reading The Whale