Pretty Woman is one of my favourite films of all time. One of the most beloved and romantic films of the 1990s Pretty Woman launched the career of Julia Roberts, and made the world fall in love with suave Richard Gere. Pretty Woman is…
It's strange to call a film depicting the enormous devastation wrought by tornadoes a pleasant surprise. But, like the weather phenomena these rebellious scientists chase, this summer smash whooshed in out of nowhere.
“Twisters” is the long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 classic “Twister.” Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, this film brings a fresh cast and a new story to the tornado-chasing genre. With big names like Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and…
While the recently released and delightfully entertaining feature film “Fly Me to the Moon” is set against the backdrop of the Space Race of the 1960s, the HBO original documentary “Wild Wild Space” is all about the modern-day celestial…
Every filmmaker wants the perfect opening shot; but then, can the rest of the film live up to it? Jean-Pierre Melville's Le Samuraï is one such film, that gives not just an iconic opening shot, but many in between, with a story,…
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You’ll need a sweet tooth … Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (1994). Photograph: Paramount/Allstar Robert Zemeckis’s comedy drama, starring Tom Hanks, is being rereleased to celebrate its 30th anniversary. In this film, Hanks plays Forrest Gump,…
We bring you our review of the preview of the new Sky Original movie Robin and the Hoods which is directed by Phil Hawkins and is on Sky Cinema in July.
The Gladiator II trailer, released recently, has sparked a wave of controversy and negative reactions on YouTube, dividing fans over several aspects unrelated to the film itself. Last week marked the debut of the first look at the highly…
Muted palette … Julianne Nicholson and Zoe Ziegler. Photograph: Courtesy of A24 The Pulitzer-winning dramatist Annie Baker, known for her stage play “The Flick,” makes her feature debut with a very personal film set in rural Massachusetts…
On Saturday the 13th of July, the Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival had its closing ceremony, complete with the handing out of its awards. As a part of the Critic's Jury this year, we handed our award for best feature film to…
Vietnamese filmmaker Truong Minh Quy has crafted one of 2024's most intriguing films, using contemplative visuals exploring personal and national histories against the backdrop of a romance of two young queer Vietnamese miners.
‘Like winning the lottery’ … Waterloo Sunset. Photograph: Bruise Films Tourists drifting out of London’s Tate Modern sometimes find themselves peering through the gates of nearby Hopton’s Almshouses, a collection of 20 charming cottages…
Chris Nash’s In a Violent Nature defies the conventions of traditional horror. Rather than relying on jump scares or high-wire tension, this hyperviolent slasher takes an unexpected approach. Set against the serene backdrop of the Canadian…
MORE OF A “WANNABEE” THAN A “QUEEN BEE” Released back in 2004, Mean Girls took an interesting and cinematic examination into the “secret world” of modern-day teenager cliques and devious ways of those of their hierarchy hold wickedness…
‘Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’ is a sequel to ‘Haseen Dilruba’, which premiered exclusively on the OTT platform Netflix in July 2021 and gathered positive reviews from the audience and starred Vikrant, Taapsee Pannu and actor Harshvardhan…
On a mission … Lucas Kankava and Mzia Arabuli in Crossing. Photograph: Ozan Acidere The film’s title carries a heavy sense of melancholy, and the ending feels somewhat stylized, reminiscent of the finishing touches seen in Florian Zeller’s…