Film Review – Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)
byWritten by Dan Santos Originally published 28 June 2018 Sicario: Day of the Soldado (Spanish for ‘Hitman: Day of the Soldier’) is the sequel to…
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Film Review: Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
byWritten by Dan Santos Originally published 9 October 2017 The anticipation around Blade Runner 2049 has been palpable. Given the original’s reputation as one…
Film Review: Arrival (2016)
byWritten by Dan Santos Originally published 12 February 2017 Denis Villeneuve is one of the most talented and exciting directors in contemporary cinema. In…
Film Review: Prisoners (2013)
byPrisoners, directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Aaron Guzikowski, focusses on a relatively simple premise. Two children go missing, and a lengthy police investigation starts. However, the film is elevated beyond the trappings of predictability and mediocrity by its layered plot, accomplished, confident direction, and compelling performances.