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Land of Silence and Darkness takes deaf-blindness as its subject and charts a gradual journey into isolation. Bereft of humanity’s common means of communication, Herzog marvels at the attempts of those who are deaf-blind to understand others and make themselves understood. This project feels true to Herzog, given his self-confessed admiration of the illiterate, while also being the gentlestContinue reading “Land of Silence and Darkness”

Of all the things that could have convinced me to become a vegetarian, I never expected it would be the tale of a grossly anthropomorphised super pig. Such is life under the influence of Bong Joon-Ho, a modern master of science fiction. Okja is premised on the alleged discovery of a new breed of pigContinue reading “Okja”

“Loneliness has followed me my whole life. Everywhere. In bars, in cars, sidewalks, stores, everywhere. There’s no escape. I’m God’s lonely man.” Taxi Driver treats loneliness as a disease with which Travis Bickle is unmistakeably afflicted. It’s not a story of redemption; rather, it documents a steady spiral into alienation and instability which is atContinue reading “Taxi Driver”

1917 takes place during World War One and depicts the journey of two young soldiers, Blake and Schofield, tasked with delivering a message to the second battalion before dawn, lest they walk into a trap that will end in mass slaughter. While its premise is simple, the film has attracted widespread media attention for itsContinue reading “1917”

Nightcrawler is a gloriously dark journey through night-time Los Angeles, where Louis Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) is making a name for himself as a “stringer” – a freelance journalist who captures graphic footage of crime scenes, turning a profit by selling it to TV stations. Unlike many journalist protagonists who came before him, Lou doesn’t endeavourContinue reading “Nightcrawler”

Allow me to preface this review by stating that I enjoy every Star Wars film (yes, including The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones) and this was no exception. It was a highly entertaining romp that included many fun call-backs to service long-term fans of the franchise, from revisiting the ruins of the DeathContinue reading “Star Wars Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker”