The success Barry Jenkins earned off the reception of Moonlight is something of a double-edged sword. Whilst that film's (eventual) Best Picture Oscar win no doubt helped his adaption of James Baldwin's If Beale Street Could Talk get off the ground, it also means this film will be viewed under a harsher microscope, given that we know as to what Jenkins is capable of as a … [Read more...] about If Beale Street Could Talk – Film Review
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Alita: Battle Angel – Film Review
Given that Alita: Battle Angel was originally planned for a July 2018 release before being shifted around to December 2018 and now its set release this week, one would be forgiven for assuming this sci-fi action experiment would amount to little more than an expensive mess. I'll admit I was skeptical, and the first trailer released unfortunately did little to ease my … [Read more...] about Alita: Battle Angel – Film Review
Escape Room – Film Review
Borrowing elements from harder-hitting horror titles like Saw, Cube and Final Destination, but in a manner that bypasses much of the gore that the aforementioned relied heavily on, Escape Room taps into the fear and excitement (at least initially) of the titular amusement attraction and flips it into a product far more brutal than the participants expect. Connecting six … [Read more...] about Escape Room – Film Review
Scotch – A Golden Dream Film review
What is it about Scotland that conjures up such emotional and romantic notions? Of a land of ever-changing vistas and a people so genuine to call a ready friend? These are the thoughts after watching Andrew Peat’s film, Scotch – A Golden Dream. One reason is the film’s subject, the ‘nectar of the gods’, ‘the blood of Scotland’ – the sublime spirit of whiskey that was … [Read more...] about Scotch – A Golden Dream Film review
Arctic – Film Review
Arctic is a tale of survival in the snow centered around one’s man attempt to be rescued after a plane crash. The central character is an award-winning performance by Mads Mikkelsen (Rogue One, Casino Royale, The Hunt). It is a testament to his acting abilities to sustain our interest throughout. The film gradually builds in tension. The plot contains typical … [Read more...] about Arctic – Film Review