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Lyn Ramsey’s (We Need to Talk About Kevin, Morvern Callar) latest grips you in its sweaty fist and doesn’t let up until the final frame. It’s enigmatic, intense and artful, filling each frame with the lumbering presence of Joaquin Phoenix. Continue reading
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A worthy but oddly unsatisfying look at the brutal government response to worker strikes in the Basque region of Spain in the 70s. Continue reading
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This implausible, broadly-comedic romcom surprised me with its deft balance of humour and heart. Continue reading
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Based on the four days of terrorist attacks on Mumbai ten years ago, this Australian / Indian dramatisation keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. Continue reading
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Although set in a single room, Gustav Möller’s first feature cranks up the tension with a layered and intense story. Continue reading
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I left this movie with my heart full. Sebastián Leilo’s (A Fantastic Women, Disobedience) English adaptation of his 2013 film Gloria feels like a real evocation of what it’s like to be a woman in her middle years. Continue reading
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For anyone feeling that “this gender thing has gone too far”, this low-key, intense Belgian drama about a 15 year old girl, born with the body of a boy and trying to be herself, may go some way to help you understand. Continue reading
