Finally, a teen film that leaves the toilet humour and sexist jokes of what we’ve had so far - with a handful of exceptions - far behind. Under the helm of Will Ferrell in an executive producer chair and first time direction from actor Olivia Wilde, Booksmart is an intelligent film about acceptance, friendship and growing up. The main characters of Molly (Beanie … [Read more...] about Booksmart – Film Review
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Claire Darling – Film Review
Claire Darling presents a thought-provoking glimpse into the minds of those who suffer with the maladies of old age. Legendary actress Catherine Deneuve portrays a matured woman dealing with memory loss and confronting her own mortality head on. On the first day of summer, reclusive millionaire Claire (Deneuve) lays all of her worldly objects out on the front lawn of her … [Read more...] about Claire Darling – Film Review
My Big Gay Italian Wedding – Film Review
An audience hit at the 2018 Italian Film Festival, My Big Gay Italian Wedding, makes a slow start towards navigating topical same-sex marriage through a traditional family relationship. Antonio (Cristiano Caccamo) makes his boyfriend Paolo (Salvatore Esposito) the happiest man when he finally proposes marriage. Paolo is ecstatic although there’s one small little thing … [Read more...] about My Big Gay Italian Wedding – Film Review
The Reports on Sarah & Saleem – Film Review
The Reports on Sarah & Saleem tells the story of Sarah (Sivane Kretchner), an Israeli café owner who lives in West Jerusalem, and Saleem (Adeeb Safadi), a Palestinian deliveryman from East Jerusalem. It makes for an engrossing tale set across a deeply-divided region. Saleem runs nightly deliveries from the West to the East. The job affords him the late night trysts with … [Read more...] about The Reports on Sarah & Saleem – Film Review
The Heiresses – Film Review
Sixty-somethings Chela (played by Ana Brun) and Chiquita (Margarita Irún), long-time friends have shared their lives together for over 30 years. Chela is a quiet character, quite acquiescent to her excitable friend. Their relationship is an intriguing one: Chiquita is a dominant force while Chela almost disappears into the surroundings, rarely speaking. One wonders if she is … [Read more...] about The Heiresses – Film Review