“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
Tag: BFI London Film Festival
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
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
Exclusive: The Gallery director Paul Raschid interview
The Gallery is an immersive cinematic experience giving the audience onus on the direction of the story by actively deciding on the story’s route. The Gallery, written and directed by immersive cinema director Paul Raschid, is split initially into two pathways, 1981 or 2021, with each film playing slightly differently. At its centre, regardless of…… Continue reading Exclusive: The Gallery director Paul Raschid interview
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
Triangle of Sadness
Triangle of Sadness is a vacuous farce attempting to be cleverer than it is, but will only be remembered for its outrageous toilet humour. Triangle of Sadness directed by Ruben Östlund uses crass shock tactics as its way of distressing its audience about the absurdity of austerity, but the way it goes about it leaves…… Continue reading Triangle of Sadness
Bros
Bros debuts Billy Eichner in a major studio LGBTQ+ romantic comedy that even Kristin Chenoweth wearing a Stonewall hat can’t save. Bros starring Billy Eichner, and produced by Judd Apatow is the first major studio romantic comedy telling a queer story at its heart. Bros was screened as part of the BFI London Film Festival 2022.…… Continue reading Bros
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is Rian Johnson’s murder mystery sequel presented as pristinely layered, but is instead a dumb facade needing to be shattered to solve the contemporary murder mystery. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, shortened to just Glass Onion, directed by Rian Johnson sees the return of Daniel Craig as detective…… Continue reading Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery