Film Review: Anomalisa (2015)
Written by Angus Tonkin Originally published 3 February 2016 In many ways, 2015 has been an immense year of anticipation for the film industry….
Film Review: Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
Written by Angus Tonkin Originally published 26 November 2015 Note: This film contains traces of Adam Sandler. I feel it’s only good courtesy to…
Film Review: Spectre (2015)
Written by Angus Tonkin Originally published 10 November 2015 There are going to be so many opinions flying around regarding the verdict on Spectre,…
Review: National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2015)
Written by Angus Tonkin Originally published 6 November 2015 …Let me speak to the yet unknowing world How these things came about: so shall…
Film Review: National Theatre Live: The Beaux’ Stratagem (2015)
Written by Angus Tonkin Originally published 12 October 2015 Early 18th century playwright George Farquhar apparently didn’t quite live long enough to see his…
Film Review: Macbeth (2015)
Written by Angus Tonkin Originally published 28 September 2015 Adaptations of William Shakespeare‘s plays are often reduced to the colourful melodramatics that The Bard’s writing exudes. A…
Film Review: The Intern (2015)
Written by Angus Tonkin Originally published 28 September 2015 Nancy Meyers (It’s Complicated, Something’s Gotta Give) is an admirable filmmaker, even if you don’t…
MIFF 2015 Film Review: Phoenix (2014)
Written by Angus Tonkin Originally published 17 August 2015 Christian Petzold has created a moving and intriguing tale of betrayal and reclaimed identity in Phoenix,…
Film Review: National Theatre Live: Everyman (2015)
Written by Angus Tonkin Originally published 4 August 2015 People who don’t go to the theatre often might be familiar with that age-old question…
Film Review: Jurassic World (2015)
Written by Angus Tonkin Originally published 12 June 2015 In a way that few can, Natalie Bassingthwaite proved how celebrities can both be unwaveringly polite…