Some hotels are no vacation. Directed by Kitty Green, The Royal Hotel tells the story of Hanna and Liv (Julia Garner and Jessica Henwick), two best friends who embark on a backpacking trip across the Australian Outback. When their money runs dry, the two are forced to take on temporary work in a bar called ‘The Royal…
Pedro Almodóvar’s short film, Strange Way of Life, opens with an establishing shot of a man riding his horse across the desert landscape, letting you know that, if you were unsure before, this is indeed a Western. But underneath that establishing shot is a melody sung by a ‘balladeer’ (Manu Rios) whose only job in this film…
Written and directed by Sophie Dupuis, Solo introduces the world to Simon (Theodore Pellerin), a fiery drag artist who lights up the stage nightly. Vibrant and filled with youthful fire, Simon finds himself distracted when he encounters Olivier (Felix Maritaud), the charming drag artist that joins the troupe. Just as the two spark up a romance together,…
“We go forward because we know freedom is ahead.” A corrupt and oppressive president seeks to hold on to power. Those who try to bring freedom to the nation face violent retribution. In Moses Bwayo and Chrispher Sharp’s documentary Bobi Wine: The People’s President, we see the struggle for democracy in Uganda, a country that…
Whenever there’s a problem around Adventure (City), Ryder and his team of pups will come and save the day… You kind of have to respect how far Paw Patrol has come over the last ten years. What began as a simple animated kids show designed to sell a few toys has become a global franchise that attracts…
By examining the moral nuance of its characters, Saw X not only revitalises the Saw franchise but also increases the depth of its narrative intricacy. In X, the franchise finally explores the mind of John Kramer, portraying the hopelessness and vulnerability of the notorious Jigsaw Killer as he fights his terminal illness. The plot gains complexity…
No matter what anyone says. We’re always at the mercy of Mother Nature. Directed by Peter Facinelli and Nick Lyon (who also co-wrote the film), On Fire tells the story of Dave Laughlin (Facinelli), a husband and father who spends his days supporting his son’s track meets and helping his pregnant wife and ailing father (Lance Henrikson)….
There’s something funny about college. Even though people tell us that it’s supposed to be the best time of our lives, it’s in fact, a time fraught with insecurity and, quite often, fear. It’s an age that anyone can feel lost as they attempt to figure out who they are on the cusp of adulthood….
So, help me. I’m a sucker for brainy science fiction. Directed by Gareth Edwards, The Creator is an absolute treat for fans of science fiction. Featuring strong performances and a surprisingly emotional script (which Edwards co-wrote with About a Boy‘s Chris Weitz), the film hits on almost every level. Set within a futuristic world where humanity wages war…
Who knew that financial movies about the world finance would become so hot? After the success of Matt Johnson’s BlackBerry earlier this year, Dumb Money is another film that speaks to the role of technology and its impact on the world of finance. However, unlike BlackBerry, Dumb Money embraces the ridiculous nature of truth with a style and flair that makes the…
