Film (&TV)

Let’s talk film!

After some time away from prompted writing, let’s return and discuss the best of Italian cinema

A short guide on formatting for Counter Arts’ film section specifically

Director Greg Kwedar and his ensemble cast make this touching true story the best prison drama in years

How Is It That Good Is Perceived As So Weak?

With a campaign that leaned heavily on florals and a love triangle, Blake Lively sold a domestic violence story as a romance. What does…

Fede Alvarez’s sci-fi horror is fuelled by nail-bitingly good craftsmanship… but what of its morals?

There is a trend of increasing vulgarity on-screen, seen in films like Saltburn and Babylon. But does it really add anything of value?

The ghost with the most practical effects?

Two of my favourite films and why

Yeah, it’s not great.

John Schlesinger’s film won 3 Academy Awards, for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. It’s worth all that and a whole lot of…

Ocean Waves attempts to capture the essence of a coming-of-age story but with a subtle approach to character development.

Gerard Johnson’s uneasy drama is a horrifying journey into the heart of darkness

The Triumph Of Human Evil

In defense of passion over engineering, B movies, genre fiction schlock, and the joy of art for joy’s sake.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s secret weapon is Hollywood’s best argument for an Oscar for Casting Directors.

John Hillcoat’s adaptation of the Pulitzer prize winning masterpiece falls flat

From Marley to Mercury, Elvis to Elton — the formula that links them all

If you revelled in the dark, subversive sting of social commentary thrillers like Get Out or Promising Young Woman, here’s your next…

The film flees from certain conventions and seeks to give a twist while clearly paying homage to horror classics. However, although the…

Crammed with top-tier performances and driven by a very strong script, Justine Triet’s Palme d’Or winner is an terrific viewing experience

Have you ever wondered why certain movies are classified as erotic content? What makes them bold and explore the domain of desire and…

Even the apocalypse is a product

Character Portrayals in Yasujirō Ozu’s ‘Tokyo Story’

Revisiting One of the Finest MCU Flims of All Time

By adapting J.D. Vance’s autobiography, did vocal Trump critic Ron Howard accidentally create Republican propaganda?