Tagged with film

[Review] Only God Forgives (2013)

[Review] Only God Forgives (2013)

Back in 2011 a film seemed to take everyone by surprise, that film was DRIVE. Since then it feels like we have all been waiting for director Nicholas Winding Refn’s next film, well ONLY GOD FORGIVES has arrived and this one is dividing audiences more than DRIVE did. This is a quiet film, about revenge, … Continue reading

[Review Rewind] Before Sunset (2004)

[Review Rewind] Before Sunset (2004)

BEFORE SUNSET picks up 9 years after BEFORE SUNRISE, where we meet Jesse (Ethan Hawke) now in his early 30’s, at the end of a book tour. He’s in Paris, and his book is a fictional account of the night he spent with Celine (Julie Delpy). As Jesse is finishing off his talk, he looks … Continue reading

[Review Rewind] Before Sunrise (1995)

[Review Rewind] Before Sunrise (1995)

How many of us have had that chance encounter with a stranger, meeting someone new and finding that instant connection? Life has these moments, it is something that everyone experiences, in some shape or form. BEFORE SUNRISE is the exploration of that meeting with a stranger, in this case on a train, and the evening/night/morning/ … Continue reading

[Review] This Is The End (2013)

[Review] This Is The End (2013)

THIS IS THE END is a film about the apocalypse as seen through the eyes of Seth Rogen and his group of friends. They are all playing versions of themselves, hanging out at James Franco’s Hollywood home. At first glance one might think this is a self-indulgent film, and in some ways it is, however … Continue reading

[Review] The Heat (2013)

[Review] The Heat (2013)

Buddy Cop films are a Hollywood comedy tradition, and if done right they can be extremely funny and entertaining. If done poorly you wind up with HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE, and that really isn’t the type you want to end up with. THE HEAT isn’t the best of the Buddy Cop films, however it doesn’t reach the … Continue reading

[Review] The Lone Ranger (2013) by Bea Harper

[Review] The Lone Ranger (2013) by Bea Harper

I have always had a huge affinity for the pulp serials of the 30’s- oh yeah, they were HARDLY politically correct when it came to matters such as ethnicity, gender roles and the portrayal of human condition, but they were also simple and most importantly, escapist. Considering the time when this media was available, tough … Continue reading

[RRFF ’13] A Long And Happy Life

[RRFF ’13] A Long And Happy Life

A Long And Happy Life might be the title of the film, but it is certainly misleading and purposely so. I think the title is about the longing for a happy life, which is what I feel our main character Sasha (Aleksandr Yatsenko) wants. He’s moved to rural Russia hoping for that long and happy … Continue reading

[Review] Monsters University (2013)

[Review] Monsters University (2013)

Monsters University is the long awaited prequel to Pixar’s 2001 hit Monsters Inc. While the company has done sequels, this is their first prequel and it is an intriguing idea. Kids and adults alike were introduced to the world of the monsters, and more specifically two monster friends Mike (voiced by Billy Crystal) and Sully … Continue reading

[Review] World War Z (2013)

[Review] World War Z (2013)

Zombies really have been such a big deal in pop culture for many years, at times the market does feel a little saturated. It is hard to pick and chose from what’s on offer, with so many things being very much alike. Fans do pay attention when the sub-genre offers something a little different, with … Continue reading