PinnedConall McManusinFrame RatedMidnight Cowboy — the film that killed the dreams of the 1960sA naive hustler travels from Texas to New York City to seek personal fortune, finding a new friend in the process.·11 min read·May 12, 2024--22--22
PinnedConall McManusinFanfareLove is an IdealMetin Erksan’s masterpiece Time to Love (1965) conveys both heartache and metaphysical angst, creating a haunting film·8 min read·Jan 19, 2024--7--7
Conall McManusinFrame RatedBlack Orpheus — the Greek myth and controversial film that won the Palme d’OrA retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, set during the time of the Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro.·7 min read·3 days ago--2--2
Conall McManusinFrame RatedUn Chien Andalou — the shocking surrealism of a nightmarish subconsciousLuis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí present 16 minutes of bizarre, surreal imagery.·8 min read·Jun 6, 2024--5--5
Conall McManusinFanfareMy Favourite Cult Film: The Big LebowskiThe Coen Brothers’ film became one of the greatest cult comedies of all time through a combination of original characters, stellar music…·6 min read·Jun 6, 2024--25--25
Conall McManusinFrame RatedGhostbusters — for the definitive ’80s comedy, who you gonna call?Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City…·9 min read·Jun 4, 2024--7--7
Conall McManusinFrame RatedDead Poets Society — a poignant story about embracing lifeA maverick teacher returns to the New England boys’ boarding school where he was once a star student, using poetry to embolden his pupils.·10 min read·Jun 1, 2024--12--12
Conall McManusinFrame RatedOnce Upon a Time in America — arguably the best film of the 1980sA former Prohibition-era gangster returns to Manhattan 35 years later, where he must confront the ghosts and regrets of his life.·16 min read·May 30, 2024--9--9
Conall McManusinFrame RatedThe Brood — the disturbing origins of body horrorA man tries to uncover an unconventional psychologist’s therapy techniques on his institutionalised wife, amidst a series of murders.·8 min read·May 29, 2024----
Conall McManusinFrame RatedFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga — how to survive the apocalyptic wastelandThe origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before her encounter and teamup with Mad Max.·7 min read·May 27, 2024--6--6