Film Review: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
It’s here. It’s actually finally here. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens is a product that began its journey in 1977 when a…
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Film Review: Man Up (2015)
A cynic might point out that Man Up bears more than a passing resemblance to other British romantic comedies. But this would be to ignore…
MIFF 2014: Concrete Night (2013)
Set in Helsinki’s murky urban suburbia is Concrete Night, directed by Pirjo Honkasalo. Based on a novel by Pirkko Saisio, and with a screenplay by…
TV Recap: Fargo, S01E10
bs, When a show is as good as Fargo you don’t want it to end. The final episode starts off with the sound of…
Film Review: Lady Snowblood (1973)
A conversation between Nick Alexander, Joanna Di Mattia and Scott Halligan Synopsis: Yuki’s (Meiko Kaji) family is nearly wiped out before she is born due…
TV Recap: Fargo, S01E09
The ninth, and penultimate episode of Fargo is an extremely tense and absorbing experience. The show again starts off with something visually disorienting –…
SFF: Something Must Break (2014)
Something Must Break is youngster Saga Becker’s first appearance on film and it definitely won’t be the last. Becker plays Sebastian, a wayward youth…
Film Review: Lee Daniels’ The Butler (2013)
The Butler is a film about response. Cecil’s blending into the background was a form of transformation from the cotton farm way of life he came from. His response was to do whatever it takes to make a better life, however demeaning or full of inequality. Louis’ response to the racism and segregation was to stand up, speak his mind and demand to be heard.
Film Review: From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
I must admit to being consistently charmed by the Studio Ghibli films of Japan over the years. I have enjoyed the beautiful cell animation,…
TV Recap: The Doctor Blake Mysteries, Episode 7
Episode 7 of The Doctor Blake Mysteries is titled ‘Bedlam’ and is not surprisingly set in an asylum in chilly old Ballarat. Written by Chris Corbett instead of regular Stuart Page, this episode has a bit more vavoom to it than previous episodes past.