My Year In Media
Many of us are happy and, in some cases, relieved to see 2020 come to an end. The year was…
Supernova – a sensitive heartbreaking journey ★★★★★
Believe me when I say I don’t think I’ve cried this much over a film in a very long time.…
Relic – a gripping horror on what happens when the haunted house is in your mind ★★★★
Horror is a difficult genre to execute. Horror for the sake of horror is the worst kind. However, Natalie Erika…
Siberia – a deeply unsettling venture into the human subconscious ★★★★
Siberia delves into the complex language and relationship we have with our subconscious and the meanings behind dreams. Willem Dafoe,…
Greyhound – Tom Hanks’ charm drowns in the open Atlantic sea ★★
Following the closure of cinemas nationwide, Tom Hanks’ newest movie Greyhound moved its release to Apple TV. Like many of…
Misbehaviour in Quarantine ★★★★
Having been lucky (or stupid) enough to visit the cinema at the last-minute before their nationwide shutdown, I was able…
The Thing About Harry – hit me hard ★★★★
When Hulu first announced its new gay rom-com, I was sceptical: a young, attractive, white tw*nk who falls in love…
The Invisible Man – The ultimate cat and mouse ★★
I am a sucker for all things horror. The blood, gore, jump scares, and cinematic screams are all well and…
Love Letter (1953): Masculinity, survival, and the nation-state
Set in 1950 post-war Japan under the American Occupation – Reikichi, our quiet, melancholy protagonist, wanders around roads and railway…
Escape from Pretoria – You won’t believe it’s a true story ★★★★
Based on true events, Escape From Pretoria follows Tim Jenkin (Daniel Radcliffe) who was arrested for distributing leaflets against the…
