EMPIRE OF LIGHT: Sam Mendes’ ode to cinema doesn’t shy away from dark themes
Empire Of Light is a humane film which, in its refusal to shy away from racism or brutality, leaves much room for contemplation and hope for the future.
Olivia Colman
January 2023 film highlights: from A MAN CALLED OTTO to THE FABELMANS
The second part of Keiron Self’s ‘22/‘23 film preview bestraddlement covers January, and five movies promising various Hollywood royalty in their credits.
July 2022 film highlights: from THOR 4 to WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING
July's film releases include an Irish drama about an impromptu baby adaption and a cartoon about Superman's dog.
THE FATHER | FILM REVIEW
THE FATHER | FILM REVIEW Dir: Florian Zeller (12A, 97 mins) A heartbreaking and fractured journey through the unsettling twists and turns of memory and dementia, The Father boasts …
THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES | FILM REVIEW
THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES | FILM REVIEW Dir: Michael Rianda/Jeff Rowe (PG, 113 mins) A fantastically enjoyable and very funny adventure from Sony Animation that continues their groundbreaking …
THE KANNEH-MASONS | INTERVIEW
THE KANNEH-MASONS | INTERVIEW The Kanneh-Masons are the most famous family in classical music: all seven (seven!) siblings play instruments including cello, piano and violin. Sheku, Isata, Braimah, Konya, …
THE FAVOURITE | FILM REVIEW
[wpdevart_youtube]SYb-wkehT1g[/wpdevart_youtube] The Favourite **** Dir: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone (UK, 15, 1hr 59 mins) Olivia Colman continues her streak of excellent performances in this …