Let’s get straight into it shall we, feel free to comment and share your top 2019 films too! 10. Joker Who’d thought at the start of the year that the most controversial film of 2019 would be a low budget origin tale for DC Comics’ iconic villain. Far too much has been said about Todd…
Top 20 of 2019: 20-11
2019 was a year! A year of conflict, endings and new beginnings. Conflict could be seen everywhere, largely in a political and social atmosphere that fostered division. Whether that be the ensuing Brexit situation (I’m sorry I brought it up), Trump’s continued insistence in displaying his sheer stupidity, or media (social, online and print) becoming…
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
We all know endings can be tough, particularly those meant to wrap up fan led franchises with years on their belt (just ask the Game of Thrones writers). But Star Wars had an even greater challenge awaiting it. 40 years of storytelling, 3 trilogies, countless characters, not to mention wrapping things up after a previous…
Uncut Gems
Seen as part of the London Film Festival, general release currently TBC. The Wolf of Wall Street currently stands as the record holder for most “fucks” said in a film. 506 times Martin Scorsese’s animalistic protagonists yell it out, with Casino and Goodfellas not far behind on that list. It’s apt then that he should…
Joker
Since its debut at the Venice Film Festival, and even more so since its Golden Lion win, there has been a growing discourse surrounding Joker. To the point where it’s hard to even see that an actual film lies behind it all. Now I’m not about to begin analysing said discussions, I’m sure there will…
Avengers Endgame
Avengers Endgame has such a level of secrecy surrounding it that to even contemplate reviewing it without mentioning any specifics is a tall order, but I will endeavour to keep this entirely spoiler free, however if you want to go in completely blind then feel free to read on after you’ve experienced it. Endgame is…
Us
Since its very first incarnation the horror genre has thrived within subtext and metaphor. No genre quite has the power to take its entertainment and fear then twist in some pertinent discussions about larger themes. Just ask Jordan Peele. The comedian turned event filmmaker delivered his own take with 2017s Get Out. Although less a…
Captain Marvel
There has been an unfortunate change in the conversation upon the release of Marvel’s 21st film and the first female centric in their cinematic universe (I know it should’ve been way sooner than this). Rather than discuss the film in question, debate has switched to the role of loser internet trolls lambasting the film and…
Netflix: The Death of Cinema?
Short Answer: No! Oh you’d like me to elaborate, fair enough. Well before we delve into the matter at hand and what has started off this incessant debate throughout the media (namely words from one Mr Spielberg), let’s first go back to the beginning. It’s David Fincher’s fault! Back in 2012, Netflix was still nothing…
