Films of the week: Civil War, Robot Dreams
Alex Garland divides opinions, and America, in a nihilistic war fantasy. And the surprise Spanish animated Robot Dreams is a charming piece that both breaks and…
By Francisco Silva - 6 min read
Films of the week: Monkey Man, Origin
This week, an action film and a serious drama about the nature of institutionalised racism. One set to be a modern classic, the other no…
By Francisco Silva - 6 min read
Film of the week: Perfect Days
Wim Wenders returns with a simple and heartwarming slice of life set in Tokyo.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Film of the week: Immaculate
Sydney Sweeney turns scream queen in a nunsploitation horror film that is effective, if a little predictable.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Films of the week: Love Lies Bleeding, You’ll Never Find Me. Plus ticket giveaway.
Kristen Stewart headlines a pumping high-octane thriller, while a little Australian horror does a lot with very little. Plus a ticket giveaway for the upcoming…
By Lucy Nixon and Francisco Silva - 7 min read
Review recap: Oppenheimer
Picking up seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, this year’s ceremony belonged to the epic biopic.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Film of the week: Dune 2
A sequel for the fans that is as epic, grandiose, and bloated as promised.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Film of the week: The Zone of Interest
Jonathan Glazer’s fourth film makes one of the most important artistic statements of the decade. And it comes exactly when we needed it the most.
By Francisco Silva - 5 min read
Film of the week: Fallen Leaves + ticket giveaway
In a week for emotionally manipulative romantic films, Aki Kaurismäki delivers the most earnest and deadpan of all.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Book review: The Vulnerables
Sigrid Nunez signs a COVID novel that has the same kind of humour, observation and literary references her fans recognise.
By Amy Dale - 2 min read