Bassam Tariq’s “Mogul Mowgli” is a vulnerable and brutal exploration of what happens when the illusion of control is obliterated and the fragility of self-identity is exposed. Bassam Tariq’s “Mogul Mowgli” is a vulnerable and […]
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Film Reviews, Ratings & Recommendations
Time – Film Review
This stellar doc recounts a woman’s epic fight for justice and love against all odds There is no greater danger to the lives of people from marginalised groups than the system they are born into. […]
Why Pixar’s SOUL Is A Watershed Moment For Black Animation
The wonder of a rabbit emerging from a hat. The uninhibited joy at the discovery of presents under a decorated Christmas tree. Money materialising in the place of a discarded tooth. Whatever your definition of […]
Siberia – Film Review
“Siberia” gives the cold shoulder to anyone who enjoys interesting storytelling and engaging dialogue. It’s cold, barren and devoid of all things interesting – unfortunately I’m not talking about the place the film is named […]
Undine – A Berlin love story with more style than emotion.
Christian Petzold’s tale of oceanic romance dips its toe in the depths of substance, but stops short of taking the plunge. Undine is an obsessive journey for attachment through the eyes of a restless spirit. […]
Aloha (2014) – Film Review
When a picturesque Hawaiian landscape and an all-star cast aren’t enough to keep your eyes glued to the screen, you know you’re in trouble… In the early 2010’s Bradley Cooper starred in one of the […]
You Should Be Watching… Game Night (2018)
Directors: John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein Writer: Mark Perez Cast: Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Billy Magnussen. Sharon Horgan, Lamorne Morris, Kylie Bunbury, Chelsea Peretti, Danny Huston, Michael C. Hall, Kyle Chandler Recently I’ve been […]
You Should Be Watching… Last Call (2019)
Director: Kat Constantinidou Writer: Adele James Cast: Adele James and Jaz Hutchins There are films that exist to make you laugh, films that exist to make the hair at the back of your neck stand […]
You Should Be Watching… Premature (2019)
Warning: Graphic Scenes and Nudity. Director: Rashaad Ernesto Green Main Cast: Zora Howard, Joshua Boone, Imani Lewis, Michelle Wilson, Alexis Marie Wint, Tashiana Washington Young Black Love. There simply isn’t enough of it on our […]
