Though there's a familiarity to the way Summerland looks and feels, Jessica Swale's simple yet effective drama proves subverted enough to unearth a substance that audiences may not be expecting. Reuniting with Gemma Arterton - Swale having worked with the actress on the viral "Leading Lady Parts" video - Summerland places its focus on Alice Lamb (Arterton), a self-proclaimed … [Read more...] about Summerland – British Film Festival Review
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Human Capital – Brisbane International Film Festival Review
The non-linear approach to storytelling has long been one attempted throughout the annals of cinema. Sometimes it's executed with aplomb, others it's incredibly disjointed. Thankfully, Human Capital is an instance where the attempt at this story structure is mostly a successful venture, the story's intricacies and gripping central mystery elevated by the stellar ensemble who … [Read more...] about Human Capital – Brisbane International Film Festival Review
The Secrets We Keep – Film review
Following the second World War, Romanian-born Maja (Noomi Rapace) has built a safe and normal life with her American husband Lewis (Chris Messina) in a small US town. They met during the war and share the same connection experienced by survivors. However, Lewis may not know the full extent of the atrocities inflicted on Maja and her family. Shame and the wish to forget the past … [Read more...] about The Secrets We Keep – Film review
Litigante – Film review
Knowing the background to the production of Litigante would make one surmise that it was more documentary than fiction. Director Franco Lolli cast his own mother (Leticia Gomez) and cousin (Carolina Sanin) in the titular roles of mother and daughter. Both are not trained actors yet their portrayal of characters in this emotionally-tied and twisted tale is … [Read more...] about Litigante – Film review
Angelfish – Film Review
A less-tragic take on the Romeo & Juliet narrative structure, Angelfish is a delicate romance set in early 90's New York where the parallels of the city's hardships and that of a blossoming relationship run in unison. Written and directed by Peter Andrew Lee, the film follows quiet high-school dropout Brendan (Jimi Stanton) as he tries to maintain an honest living among … [Read more...] about Angelfish – Film Review