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Review: Valerian - A thousand planets but no women

25/9/2019

This review contains very high levels of spoilers and ranting
“Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” (2017), directed by Luc Besson is colourful, exciting and fast-paced.

But it fails women in so many fundamental ways I left the cinema feeling angry.

Review: Gods Of Molenbeek (Aatos ja Amine)

24/9/2019

This review contains only mild spoilers
“Gods of Molenbeek” (Aatos ja Amine) is a child’s-eye view documentary from director Reetta Huhtanen about growing up against a backdrop of Islamophobia and terrorism, exploring spiritual beliefs and death.

Review: Alice

18/9/2019

This review contains some mild spoilers.
“Alice” (2019) is a French-language film by director Joséphine Mackerras which won the SXSW Grand Jury Prize. It shines a light on the reality of women’s place in western society and the empowering nature of sisterhood.

Review: Boys Don't Cry

11/9/2019

Please note that this review contains major spoilers, quoted hate speech, discussion about sexual violence, transphobia and homophobia.

A young transgender man, Brandon Teena (Hilary Swank) finds himself in trouble with the law as well as the community and seeks a new life. He finds love and a new family in Falls City, a poor town in Nebraska. But he can’t escape transphobia, homophobia, and violence. This 1999 film, directed by Kimberly Peirce, is based on a true story.

Review: Archipelago

11/9/2019

With the recent release of Joanna Hogg‘s critically acclaimed film “The Souvenir”, I decided to return to Hogg’s previous film, “Archipelago” (2010). The film follows Edward (Tom Hiddleston) and Cynthia (Lydia Leonard) who join their mother for a strained family holiday in the Isles of Scilly.

The two things to struck me most about this film were the incredibly natural performances and the long static shots. Both elements work together to create a drama as tense and immersive as a passive-aggressive Sunday afternoon in your own family home.

Review: Valerian - A thousand planets but no women

Review: Gods Of Molenbeek (Aatos ja Amine)

Review: Alice

Review: Boys Don't Cry

Review: Archipelago

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