drama
Hearts Beat Loud rings emotionally true, and is heartwarming in its portrayal of youth, old age and perfect pop music.
The Color of Pomegranates offers an experience of careful, questioning celebration that combines appreciation of artistic beauty with cognizance of worldly suffering.
Much like a drive along Australia’s expansive coastal roads, Just Between Us is a breezy, casual ride that doubles as a nice nature documentary on the sunny side of Australia.
Stephanie Archer reviews Post No Bills, an animated short about taking risks, and spoke with with director Robin Hays.
2013 coming of age comedy drama The Way Way Back is made for summer. It’s light, funny and full of life, while still managing to be poignant.
Whilst not always smoothly or coherently told through the performances and screenplay, Susu is a slightly confused movie with a distinct point to make.
An exhausting watch, Racer and the Jailbird never figures out which direction it wants to go in, never forging a true sense of character.
Doubtful proves to be an intelligent, intimate, and potent first feature for Israelian director Eliran Elya.
2007’s The Lookout boasts a talented cast, and manages to be fun while maintaining suspense – it’s a hidden gem that’s worth discovering.
With Jeune Femme, writer/director Léonor Sérraille has captured a painfully realistic story – with an unforgettable performance at the centre.
Despite its ambition and occasional impressive visual flourish, Monochrome is wrecked by its slow pace, poor writing and dull, unconvincing characters.
It’s received a fair amount of negative response for its allegiance to the cinematic canon, but The Yellow Birds is more than the sum of other films’ parts and makes for a worthwhile adventure.
Director Isabel Coixet tries to adapt The Bookshop’s source material in its entirety – and it feels incoherent told as a narrative feature.
With her delicate approach, inspired Western-influenced imagery, and hard-hitting subversive themes, The Rider is a clear indication of Chloe Zao’s talents as a director.
Sometimes a film’s low budget can get in the way of its narrative, cohesiveness, and overall watchability. However, viewers won’t be disappointed with Counterfeiters and its quality.