Disney’s latest animation, Raya and the Last Dragon continues the inclusion of strong female characters being incorporated into the Disney universe. Taking inspiration from an array of Southeast Asian cultures, the film takes place in Kumandra, a nation that is divided into five tribes following a power struggle between them that ended when Sisu, the… Read More Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
When it comes to summer releases, it usually consists of huge blockbusters boasting the latest special effects and massive budgets. However, with so many films seeing a delayed release following the cinema’s closures across the global, we’re starting to see a lot of exciting, experimental films from directors who like to push boundaries. One such… Read More In the Earth (2021)
One of the biggest releases of the year so far is In the Heights. Based on the stage musical of the same name by Lin-Manual Miranda, In the Heights follows the community of Washington Heights, a Latin dominated neighbourhood where everyone has dreams and does everything they can to achieve them. The protagonist of the… Read More In the Heights (2021)
One of the biggest horrors to be released this year is A Quiet Place Part II which has been deemed a precursor to the state of cinema following the reopening of cinemas around the globe. Like its predecessor, A Quiet Place Part II is written and directed by John Krasinski. Following the remaining members of… Read More A Quiet Place Part II (2020)
The latest film in the Saw franchise is not your regular run-off-the-mill sequel. Spiral, otherwise known as Spiral: From the Book of Saw, is the first film in the franchise not to feature Tobin Bell as the iconic killer, Jigsaw, beyond a photograph. Whereas Jigsaw gave people a chance to renew themselves through ways of… Read More Spiral (2021)
Another film that I was especially keen to watch at this year’s BFI Flare Festival was Tove, a biopic about Tove Jansson who is known as the creator, author and illustrator of the Moomin book series. Directed by Zaida Bergroth from a screenplay, written by Eeva Putro, the film follows Tove (Alma Pöysti) and her… Read More BFI Flare Festival 2021: Tove
Another film that reigned victorious was J Blakeson’s dark comedy I Care a Lot. Winning Rosamund Pike the Golden Glibe for Lead Actress in a Musical or Comedy. The film follows con artist Marla (Pike) who acts as a legal guardian for the rich and elderly in order to drain them off their funds and… Read More I Care a Lot (2020)
One of the most hyped films to be filmed and released made in lockdown, Malcolm and Marie is a minimalist exploration of one couple’s relationship as they descend into an evening of real time arguments. This Netflix film stars John David Washington and Zendaya as the titular characters and starts with the couple returning home… Read More Malcolm and Marie (2021)
As awards season lingers on the horizon, more and more films are being released with the hopes that they will be successful come trophy time. One such film that has snuck onto the scene and made a big impact is Simon Stone’s period drama The Dig. Based on the 2007 novel of the same name… Read More The Dig (2021)
One of the most original and unique animated films of recent times, Away is a silent film that wears its heart on its sleeve. Following a young boy who lands in unknown territory, he finds a motorbike and a bird and searches for safety as he is chased by a large shadowy monster that seeks… Read More Away (2019)
