drama

DOUBLE LOVER: Erotic Thriller Meets Arthouse
DOUBLE LOVER: Erotic Thriller Meets Arthouse

Double Lover is a loving and surprisingly artful homage to the genre’s masters, equal parts a silly and stylish trashy erotic thriller with enough twists and turns to delight any mainstream audiences.

20 Years of PLEASANTVILLE: Privilege, Prejudice & The Pursuit Of Perfection
20 Years of PLEASANTVILLE: Privilege, Prejudice & The Pursuit Of Perfection

Pleasantville is still relevant 20 years later: In a time where the American Dream is being redefined, Pleasantville tries to tell us that among the chaos and imperfection of this world, you can still find happiness.

JUPITER'S MOON: Muddled Messiah Tale Has Its Moments
JUPITER’S MOON: Muddled Messiah Tale Has Its Moments

A frenetic, fantastical but frustrating piece of work, Jupiter’s Moon will be remembered not for its rather woolly handling of serious subject matter, but for a couple of excellent performances, and the stunning images and sequences.

THE MERCY: Watered Down, But Far From Lost At Sea
THE MERCY: Watered Down, But Far From Lost At Sea

Like the old maxim about waiting all day for a bus only for two to…

SATURDAY CHURCH: A Colorful Tale of Belonging
SATURDAY CHURCH: A Colorful Tale Of Belonging

Saturday Church is a story of hope and redemption and yet another “need to see” tale, of a group of people deemed “different” by society, that ends up proving how alike we all actually are.

ABE & PHIL'S LAST POKER GAME: Rest In Greatness, Martin Landau
ABE & PHIL’S LAST POKER GAME: Rest In Greatness, Martin Landau

Abe & Phil’s Last Poker Game boasts a trio of fantastic performances, particularly from Landau in one of his finest turns in his final film, and contains just enough laughs and dramatic themes to overcome Weiner’s rookie missteps.

LOVER FOR A DAY: An Inviting Romance
LOVER FOR A DAY: An Inviting Romance

If you enjoy French cinema, Lover For a Day won’t disappoint you: with its black and white picture, the dramatic, intricate, sensual love story, and its earnest dialogue that comes across even sweeter to English speakers, this movie is a must-see.

THE PARTY: Accept The Invite To Sally Potter's British Black-Comedy
THE PARTY: Accept The Invite To Sally Potter’s British Black Comedy

From the riotous to the poignant, Sally Potter’s The Party taps into the state-of-the-nation with a smart, sharp comedy populated with hilarious characters and brought to life by a truly fantastic cast.

JUST CHARLIE: Willing Empathy Into Being

Director Rebekah Fortune’s Just Charlie is an empathetic transgender coming out tale that slowly becomes a moving story of self-acceptance.

THE COMMUTER: All Too Familiar
THE COMMUTER: All Too Familiar

Amid the rubble that is The Commuter, there is an entertaining enough film to provide respite during the Winter blues, just don’t expect too much.

Actor Profile: Marisa Tomei
Actor Profile: Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei is an actress with many memorable roles through the years; here is a rundown of some of her very best.

FREAK SHOW: Alex Lawther Dazzles In A Transformative, Career-Making Performance
FREAK SHOW: Alex Lawther Dazzles In A Transformative, Career-Making Performance

FREAK SHOW: Alex Lawther Dazzles In A Transformative, Career-Making Performance

ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT ALONE: Expelling The Sins Of The Past
ON THE BEACH AT NIGHT ALONE: Expelling The Sins Of The Past

Director Hong Sang-Soo’s latest effort, On The Beach At Night Alone, is one of his most deeply autobiographical (and best!) to date, but it isn’t particularly accessible for newcomers to his filmography.

THE STRANGE ONES: Elusive In The Right Way
THE STRANGE ONES: Elusive In The Right Way

A provoking film that resonates long after the credits have roles, The Strange Ones is an understated debut, with just enough external beauty and internal unease to keep us hopeful for their cinematic future.

AMERICAN FOLK: A Good-Hearted Road Trip With A Great Soundtrack

David Heinz’s excellent debut American Folk is an ardent plea for togetherness in a divided world. Aided by his leading actors, talented cinematographer, and ear-worm of a soundtrack, this journey is a privilege to share.