Film critic Calum Cooper analyses the anti-capitalist themes of the horror comedy “The Menu” and its themes relate to the creative process’s relationship with consumerism. Continue reading The Menu, Capitalism, and the Creative Process
Film critic Calum Cooper reviews one of the highlights of this year’s London Film Festival, Martin McDonagh’s newest film “The Banshees of Inisherin” Continue reading LFF2022 Review: The Banshees of Inisherin
Year: 2022 Runtime: 9 minutes Written/Directed: Laura Jean Hocking Actors: Shannon Walton By Dominic Corr At the end of all things, as the planet burns and is battered by the winds of climate chaos – one thing will persist, one eternal message: ‘hot singles in your area.’ It’s a humorous and all too crushing reality. That in a not-too-distant future where temperatures skyrocket and the … Continue reading Femme Filmmakers Festival 7 Review: Hot Singles
Year: 2022 Runtime: 118 minutes Director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Writers: Celeste Ballard, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Actors: Camila Mendes, Maya Hawke, Austin Abrams, Ava Capri, Rish Shah, Alisha Boe, J.D. By Tom Moore It needs to be acknowledged that writer/director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is quickly becoming a must-watch force with all the great work she’s been putting out. Not only has she co-written films like “Thor: … Continue reading Film Review: Do Revenge
By Joan Amenn Fresh from winning the Narrative Spotlight Audience Award at SXSW this year, I got to sit down with Kestrin Pantera and talk about her film, “Pretty Problems” (2022). Also, I learned she has an adorable cat and is a talented musician in addition to being a savvy film director. Joan: What films influenced your vision in creating this film? Kestrin: For the … Continue reading Exclusive SXSW 2022 Interview: “Pretty Problems” Director Kestrin Pantera
It’s a fun romp and sharp satire that will have you snickering and snorting over your champagne and oysters, or your beer and frozen pizza. Whichever. Continue reading SXSW 2022 Review: Pretty Problems
that we can take away from the film is that ‘love is blind’ and that we shouldn’t judge people solely on their appearance. In his usual quirky off-beat fashion, Waititi manages to bring us something rather unique and special with “Eagle Vs. Shark” and you will either ‘get it’ or you will find it all a bit too silly for your liking. Continue reading Retrospective Review: “Eagle Vs. Shark”
Film critic Calum Cooper reveals his top 10 Favourite Films of 2021! Continue reading Calum Cooper’s Top 10 Favourite Films of 2021
With a brilliant and diverse cast “All Sorts” is imaginative, charming, and absurd. Continue reading All Sorts: Fight Club for Nerds: RaindanceFF21 Review
This low budget covid-based dramedy takes a look at the nature of love and unlikely relationships. But with surface level characters and a thin storyline its efforts are hampered. Continue reading 7 Days: LFF2021 Review
In Their Own League 