THE PARADE
I know I was laughing far too hard at the opening scenes of this wickedly funny comedy because from the word go I knew the plot was horribly un-pc. This is a Serbian movie that poked fun about widespread homophobia but also indulged in racial slurs between all the different peoples that once made up … Continue reading
THE PARKING LOT MOVIE
The surprisingly intriguing quirky documentary is exactly what its title states: a movie about a parking lot. A very scruffy triangular one in the centre of Charlottesville, Virginia behind a motley line up of late night bars and restaurants and smack opposite the University Campus. Filmmaker Meghan Eckman focuses on interviewing a rather large cast … Continue reading
THE PERFECT HOST
Warwick Wilson seems like the perfect host as he carefully sets his immaculate dining table in his chic Hollywood apartment and everything seems in its right place. The doorbell rings and a stranger pretends to have just met Warwick’s closest friend in Australia and as the airline has lost his luggage, he’s been mugged and … Continue reading
THE PIANO IN A FACTORY
One of the real delights of viewing so many (mainly good) movies is that once in a while you find an unexpected real gem that blows you (cinematic) socks off. This is one such rare occasion, and spreading the word about a delicious treat that may never come onto your radar is one the main … Continue reading
THE PRINCESS OF MONTPENSIER
There’s nothing like a good old religious Civil War to get the juices flowing in any period costume drama. In this case it’s in France in 1564 and the Protestants are fighting the Catholics (yet again) on whose God is better etc. Also the source of another battle at the same time is the hand … Continue reading