SOMEWHERE
In this rather aimless and at times seemingly empty movie the only thing that redeems itself in Sofia Coppola’s fourth self-indulgent feature film is the Chateau Marmont. This infamous West Hollywood Hotel has had a stud-studded clientele over its 80 years with the likes of Vivien Leigh, Greta Garbo, Montgomery Clift residing there; Judy Garland … Continue reading
Son of Saul
Just when you may have felt that there could be nothing more new to say about the Holocaust comes one the most powerfully disturbing movies ever that plunge you into the abysses of hell from the very first scene. This brilliant new movie is the debut feature written and directed by Hungarian filmmaker László Nemes that … Continue reading
Song Without A Name : a stunning Peruvian tale of baby trafficking
In this exceptionally wonderful feature film debut from Peruvian writer/director Melina León the stunningly grim setting is a bleak as the story line itself. The film is set in 1988 when Peru is in totally turmoil and as the economy spirals out of control, poverty gets even worse, and there is little hope for … Continue reading
Sorry We Missed You : Ken Loach’s latest piece of brutal realism
For those cinephiles who worried that Ken Loach’s Palme D’Or Winner ‘I Daniel Blake’ may have been the last film from the veteran British director then his new one “Sorry We Missed You” is a welcome addition to his resume. Typical for this very socialist-committed man who always wears his heart on his sleeve, … Continue reading
Southpaw
Billy ‘The Great’ Hope seems to have everything. He has retained his title of World Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion, albeit after a particularly bloody match. He lives a life of sheer luxury in an enormous New York Mansion with his wife Maureen who adores him, and their cute precious daughter Leila who he totally dotes … Continue reading