Spoiler Free Knives Out is pure cinematic joy, director Rian Johnson breathing new life into the classic whodunit genre. With a knowing nod of appreciation to the genius of Agatha Christie and dark wit of Hitchcock. All wrapped up with delicious humour and a cutting dissection of modern America. In a large sprawling manor house …
Lampooning Nazi ideology and right wing fervour is a tightrope walk for any Director. Balancing the need to reflect the horror of right wing extremism. With a need to satirically dissect the hate and oppression at its heart. With Jojo Rabbit, Director Taika Waititi takes square aim at the indoctrination of youth, mixing coming of …
Quick Read Review Body swap comedies have a long history in film, from Freaky Friday (1976) to 17 Again (2009). It is therefore a challenge to offer anything fresh in a genre housing dozens of films that have borrowed from one another over the years. The response to this challenge from South Korean director Hyo-jin …
Spoiler Free The power of filmmakers to laugh at that own craft is a precious and valuable thing. Especially when combined with stories that fly in the face of reality while played with deadpan sincerity. Quentin Dupieux‘ latest offering does just that with a killer black comedy about a Deerskin jacket, psychosis and a rural …
In a modern age of film and TV where zombie stories have sat front and centre in popular horror. Developing something new and inventive is not always easy. However, with Little Monsters Writer/Director Abe Forsythe manages to deliver something truly fresh and different. A relentlessly funny comic book tale of a slacker and a teacher …
There is always an inherent risk in placing adult themed comedy into the hands of a pre-pubescent cast. For many people the mix of child actors, bad language and sexual jokes can provide an uncomfortable viewing experience. As their adult comic sensibilities mix with pre-teen or (tween) performances. Good Boys therefore had a difficult path …
Inspired by the teenage life of writer Sarfraz Manzoor (Greetings from Bury Park: Race, Religion and Rock’n’ Roll). Gurinder Chadha (Bend it like Beckham) delivers a film of warmth, affection and social commentary on 80’s Britain, that shines alongside its Springsteen rich score. Blinded by the light reimagines the story of Manzoor, taking his passion …
Based on the books by Terry Deary, Horrible Histories first hit TV screens in 2009, mixing historical fact and fiction with humour, battles, songs and bodily functions. Its mix of learning and fun proving to be a huge success for Children’s BBC, appealing to adults, children and teenagers alike. After 8 seasons of the show …
Comedy writer and actor Mindy Kailing (The Office) brings a cutting satirical energy to the world of TV writing, competition and gender boundaries with her latest screenplay, directed by Nisha Ganatra. Late Night delivers a nuanced and highly intelligent dissection of power and opportunity in the TV industry. Within a warm-hearted comedy/drama that builds hope …
At 34 years old Goonies still provides a journey into adventure, fantasy and emerging adolescence unparalleled in its sheer vision and creativity. Goonies enthrals it’s younger audience while asking its older viewers to suspend the realities of adulthood and remember the excitement, discovery and energy of youth.