There's a point in Noah Baumbach's fantastic Marriage Story where our two protagonists (played note perfectly by Scarlett Johansson - thankfully staying in her lane - and Adam Driver) close a gate together, one on either side. They push this barrier between themselves, working together to drive themselves apart. It's a wonderful moment that is … Continue reading Marriage Story (Review)
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The Irishman (Review)
Thanks to the Netflix war chest, Martin Scorsese has returned to the gangster epic with Robert De Niro in tow. The end result is something truly interesting but undeniably indulgent. Weighing in at 209 minutes, an easy target for criticism is the film's length. To a certain extent, this is a clear issue, the film … Continue reading The Irishman (Review)
NastyPALs 16: Night of the Bloody Apes
A movie in which a man has his heart swapped with that of an ape in order to cure his leukaemia, only to be turned into a monster who goes on a bloody rampage! Oh, and it's also about female wrestling (Luchadores, to be specific).Yeah... This movie rules. You need to listen to this one … Continue reading NastyPALs 16: Night of the Bloody Apes
Terminator: Dark Fate (Review)
Dark fate would serve as an excellent summary of the Terminator franchise. After two outstanding films, viewers have been treated to three sequels that offered various shades of bad. However, Dark Fate - in spite of its name - puts things back on track, offering instead a new hope and a renewed energy. Yes, Terminator … Continue reading Terminator: Dark Fate (Review)
Ford v Ferrari (Le Mans ’66) (Review)
If Ford v Ferrari was a car, it would be an SUV. It doesn't serve much purpose, it somewhat belongs in the past, it's oversized and it can be pretty toxic. However, it's also weirdly good looking and when you get into driving it, it wins you over: it's comfortable, it's pleasingly simple, it's well … Continue reading Ford v Ferrari (Le Mans ’66) (Review)
Luce (Review)
Somewhat to its credit, Luce is a film that deals with a lot of complex ideas. However, this core complexity is consistently overruled by odd directorial and writing decisions. The end result is a fascinating failure that goes no further than just dipping its toes into provocative territory. Yes, the issues it is tackling (race, … Continue reading Luce (Review)
High Life (Review)
Claire Denis' High Life is a brutal, haunting and provocative film about mankind pushed to its limits. It's a film about the very core of identity and what happens when our social contracts fall apart. It's an uncompromising look into the abyss that is punctuated by moments of pure hope, a quality that guides it … Continue reading High Life (Review)
The Laundromat (Review)
I've long maintained that Steven Soderbergh is the best Steven S__berg(h) in cinema. While his films aren't always home-runs, they are uniformly interesting and fascinatingly varied. The Laundromat only furthers this outlook. It's an ambitious and bold picture that is incredibly uneven but always admirable. To be reductive, The Laundromat is a The Big Short … Continue reading The Laundromat (Review)
The Day Shall Come (Review)
It's much easier to catch a terrorist if you've created them yourself. This, rather disturbing, truth is a large part of US counter-terrorism policy and is adequately skewered by Chris Morris' latest satire. The Day Shall Come is certainly not a true story - it's a farce comedy - but it is inspired by reality: … Continue reading The Day Shall Come (Review)
NastyPALs 15: A Bay of Blood
Stephen and Adam are back in actual movie territory with Mario Bava's brilliant A Bay of Blood. The film so good that Dario Argento had somebody steal a copy from an Italian cinema so that he could watch it whenever he wanted. https://soundcloud.com/user-782108692/15-a-bay-of-blood
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