Digital HD Review: Empire of Light
Both an intimate character drama and an ode to cinema, Sam Mendes’ Empire of Light is the story of a troubled woman trying to find a foothold in life. While Empire of Light wont appeal to those seeking action and adventure, the contrast between the optimism of movies and the cynicism of the main character […]
Blu-ray Review: The Favourite
With films like The Lobster, and The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Yorgos Lanthimos has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting and original directors working today. His latest film, The Favourite, only cements that reputation. For those unfamiliar with his style and expecting yet another stuffy drama about royalty in early 18th […]
Locke (Blu-ray)
[AMAZONPRODUCTS asin=”B00KH57UVA”]It’s probably safe to say, a movie that takes place in one location isn’t going to appeal to everyone. In order to grab anyone, the dialogue, the character and the smallest of nuances are put in the spotlight. These types of films don’t typically allow for gimmicks, or second banana to come in and […]
Blu-ray Review: The Iron Lady
An elderly woman enters a small corner shop in London for milk. She is shuffled about and ignored by other shoppers and the clerk. What those in the shop fail to realize is that the old woman with glasses, bundled in an overcoat and headscarf, is none other than former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (Meryl […]