As The Farewell's title card reads "Based on an actual lie", Lulu Wang's incredibly poignant comedic drama fictionalises a culturally significant moment in her own life and packages it in a manner that serves as an intimate examination of life for all audiences, regardless of their race or belief system. An emotionally charged study of a family in turmoil, The Farewell centres … [Read more...] about The Farewell – Film Review
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Late Night – Film Review
Whilst you imagine Mindy Kaling has more than her share of biting industry stories given that she started her career as an intern for Conan O'Brien, her scripted laugher Late Night plays things all a little safe and predictable. It's perhaps a little too overstuffed and saccharine for its own good, but nonetheless it still offers up its share of behind-the-curtain comedy that … [Read more...] about Late Night – Film Review
Stuber – Film Review
Much like the statistic for most comedies wherein not every joke entirely lands, Stuber, as a whole, is a buddy comedy actioner that doesn't work, but it's certainly not for a lack of trying. Hoping to utilise the chemistry of unlikely co-players Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista, Stuber seems to place itself on auto-pilot with the intention that the proven comedic talents … [Read more...] about Stuber – Film Review
Yesterday – Film Review
Yesterday asks a lot of its potential viewers, and the quicker you embrace what it offers, the easier it'll be to accept the final product. The film is an experience in taking a leap of faith, and whilst I am not suggesting that The Beatles aren't responsible for some of pop music's finest melodies, it would have you believe they've penned the greatest songs that ever were, … [Read more...] about Yesterday – Film Review
My Big Gay Italian Wedding – Film Review
https://youtu.be/RDDRM3kbXz4 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 … [Read more...] about My Big Gay Italian Wedding – Film Review