The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and the rising popularity of YA, especially on TikTok, show that there is still a bright future ahead for YA adaptations.
At its core, Where the Crawdads Sing is an examination of abandonment and loneliness, as well as survival within the unrelenting naturalist circle of life.
The Midnight Sky is another example of something that could’ve been a complex and emotionally affecting work of science-fiction, but quickly collapses.
French Exit is one of the most distinctive films of the year, delivering witty dialogue, nuanced performances and a resounding depiction of acceptance.
MLK/FBI is damning of the behaviors of the FBI and its treatment of not only the leader of a revolution and the deeply rooted racism that still lingers.
Already considered by many as the worst film of all time, Holmes & Watson is likely to make even the least demanding cinema-goers feel as if they’ve had their intelligence insulted.
Despite Baker’s adept directional skills, and solid performances from the whole cast, Breath feels inconsequential, and the sombre visual and thematic tone feels like every other Australian social realist drama.