Concluding the installation of The Sound Voice Project, Tanja stole the show bringing tears and thought-provoking silence. Tanja was screened as part of The Sound Voice Project installation at Sheffield DocFest, though all words were written entirely by the writers at Cinamore. The installation involved three mesh screens for which projectors alternate and a surround-sound…… Continue reading Tanja: The Sound Voice Project
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Everything Everywhere All At Once
Everything Everywhere All At Once does the multiverse of madness but with precision, clarity and direction. Everything Everywhere All At Once is best described with a single symbol. The symbol of Ouroboros. The self-consuming circular snake is a piece of ancient Egyptian history that shows the cyclic nature of time repeating itself with death and…… Continue reading Everything Everywhere All At Once
Ricky Gervais’ SuperNature
Ricky Gervais is back with a new Netflix stand up show, SuperNature and it is brilliantly crafted in a way that you will question what is funny and what is too far to joke about. Ricky Gervais is a contentious comedian. Known for rubbing people up the wrong way with his unshaken beliefs on religion,…… Continue reading Ricky Gervais’ SuperNature
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness directed by Sam Raimi is Marvel’s first live-action foray into the horror genre. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the titular role, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a visual joy to behold. Tying together threads across the Marvel Cinematic Universe, first established in WandaVision, and later developed…… Continue reading Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a chaotic attempt to replicate the unexpected success of the original. Sonic the Hedgehog 2, directed by Jeff Fowler, develops on the weaker elements of the original, losing its steam in the process, but ultimately finds comfortability relying on its ability to riff off the SEGA franchise. As a narrative,…… Continue reading Sonic the Hedgehog 2
The Bad Guys
The Bad Guys, with its jazzy soundtrack, cartoonish animation and simple story solidifies that storytelling shouldn’t be complicated. The Bad Guys, starring Academy Award winner Sam Rockwell, is a ‘what if’ movie about if fictional predators could possibly adapt and become friendly, based on the New York Times bestseller penned under the same name. A…… Continue reading The Bad Guys
The Bubble
The Bubble examples just how unfunny comedy can be when it tries too hard. Released on April 1st, audiences may be mistaken to assume The Bubble is a joke at their expense. From the prolonged runtime to the entire vacuum of laughs, The Bubble, directed by Judd Apatow will most definitely be a memorable part…… Continue reading The Bubble
Morbius
Morbius fails hard in emulating the success of Venom with Jared Leto’s dead behind the eyes anti-hero. Set for release initially before the pandemic, Morbius, based on the name of the lead character, Dr Michael Morbius (Jared Leto), failed to sink its teeth into the Marvel success of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The weak and…… Continue reading Morbius
People You May Know: BAFTA Nominated Hidden Gem
People You May Know stars Lydia West and Arthur Darvill in a BAFTA-nominated short film by FT. The 18-minute short film, People You May Know has been nominated for Best Short Form Programme by BAFTA. Starring Lydia West (from Russell T. Davies’ shows It’s A Sin and Years and Years) and Arthur Darvill (Doctor Who…… Continue reading People You May Know: BAFTA Nominated Hidden Gem
Turning Red
Turning Red is Disney and Pixar’s groundbreaking film with Asian representation, tackling femininity, generational trauma and periods. Turning Red is a Toronto land of Tamagotchis, tsum tsums and tempers as director Domee Shi has audiences empathise with lead Meilin (Rosalie Chiang) in a monumental film for Disney’s legacy. Meilin – Mei for short – runs…… Continue reading Turning Red