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"I see Luanda as our studio": In Conversation with Director Ery Claver
Before sitting down with Ery Claver, writer/ director of Our Lady of the Chinese Shop, I could not have guessed how his answers would...
Lauren Zanker
Nov 4, 20225 min read


'The Whale' Review: Just about stands on its own two feet
Darren Aronofsky’s first attempt at a narrative feature since the hit-or-miss that was Mother! is an equally divided affair, boasting a...
Alex Alcock
Nov 3, 20223 min read


'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' Review: A delicately layered tale that rarely cracks
Credit: AlloCiné Rian Johnson had large shoes to fill for the sequel to 2019’s Knives Out, especially regarding its star-studded cast....
Alex Alcock
Oct 21, 20224 min read


'Our Lady of the Chinese Shop' Review: A Vibrant Allegory or Haunting Reality?
In his feature debut, Ery Claver appears determined to provide his audience with a window into the streets, homes, and complex politics...
Lauren Zanker
Oct 20, 20223 min read


'Decision to Leave' Review: An exquisite detective story from a world-class filmmaker
Park Chan-wook’s love stories have always challenged dynamics, taste, and romantic convention. But at the heart of all of them remains a...
Charlie Taylor
Oct 19, 20224 min read


'The Good Nurse' Review: How well do you know anyone?
Charles Cullen was a good nurse. That is precisely what makes Tobias Lindholm’s first American feature so chilling. Based on a true...
Zara Farooq
Oct 19, 20224 min read


Where are you from? No, where are you really from? - A Review of the Film 'Lion'
Where are you from? Seemingly a simple question. If I was to ask you where you came from, would the answer be straightforward? ‘I was...
Faris Malik
Oct 14, 20224 min read


‘Bones and All’ Review: A Ravenous Romance for the Ages
Luca Guadagnino is very much the old-fashioned romantic. Into his 50s, the director still seems infatuated by incredibly tender stories...
Charlie Taylor
Oct 14, 20223 min read


'The Wonder' Review: stellar performances tarnished by questionable narrative choices
Credit: Netflix Rarely is there a film ruined for me by a single choice. It seems dismissive to delegate all of a film’s shortcomings to...
Alex Alcock
Oct 13, 20223 min read


'White Noise' Review: A triumphant nose-dive into absurdism
Credit: Netflix White Noise is not a film made for Noah Baumbach fans. The director’s first venture into literary adaptation is spread...
Alex Alcock
Oct 7, 20223 min read
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