Tigers Are Not Afraid (2020) — WorldFilmGeek

This tale from writer-director Issa Lopez can be seen as a modern-day thriller fused with perhaps an influence of Pan’s Labyrinth in terms of its narrative formula of mixing real-life drama and supernatural horror. Estrella is a young girl who finds herself living in a very bad neighborhood during the Mexican Drug War. When gunfire […]… Continue reading Tigers Are Not Afraid (2020) — WorldFilmGeek

Celebrating 70 years since the release of Kurosawa’s Rashomon — Chelichan Blog

Released in Japan on the 24th of August 1950, Rashomon is a film that changed the world. The film went on to be entered at the Venice Film Festival in 1951, and it became the surprise winner of the Golden Lion. After that moment, the film industry we knew had changed. Akira Kurosawa entered the […]… Continue reading Celebrating 70 years since the release of Kurosawa’s Rashomon — Chelichan Blog

A is for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) — Elena Square Eyes

Robert Ford (Casey Affleck), who’s idolised Jesse James (Brad Pitt) since childhood, tries hard to join the reforming gang of the Missouri outlaw, but gradually becomes resentful of the bandit leader. The way this film unfolds is interesting. It’s narrated by Hugh Ross and with his dulcet tones and the way this film is beautifully […]… Continue reading A is for The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) — Elena Square Eyes

The Old Hollywood Best Picture Challenge: Summary of 1931/1932 — Hollywood Genes

Beginning in November 2019, I embarked on the Old Hollywood Best Picture Challenge, where I will endeavor to watch all 270 films that were nominated and/or won for Best Picture at the Academy Awards between the years 1927-1969. For a list of all films and reviews, please see my original post. ***** Nominees & Winner… Continue reading The Old Hollywood Best Picture Challenge: Summary of 1931/1932 — Hollywood Genes

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019): FILM REVIEW — The Finicky Cynic

Since self-quarantining myself at home during this worldwide pandemic, I’ve had a lot of time on my hands to watch more films, including those which I’d been meaning to, but never got around to because of a busy schedule. Now, I can take my time and go through them, whether they are good or bad… […]… Continue reading Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019): FILM REVIEW — The Finicky Cynic

Retro Review: Apocalypse Now (1979) — beetleypete

People have written books about this film, and even made documentary films about it. The behind-the-scenes events have become the stuff of legend, including the difficult behaviour of its star, Marlon Brando. This updating of the novel ‘Heart of Darkness’ has inspired academic articles, and decades of debate and discussion. But this is just my […]… Continue reading Retro Review: Apocalypse Now (1979) — beetleypete