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Latest Reviews
The talented (versions of) Mr.Ripley
Words by James Mahon I’ve always been told that nuance is essential to any form of criticism. Any form of artistic endeavour is neither utterly terrible nor completely perfect. Steven Zallian’s Ripley (2024) would seem to counter this aphorism, or at least provide an exception that confirms the general rule. There is no other means…
Opus
Words by Lisa Bussi As I meekly trudged behind three middle-aged men into the IFI, having no idea what to expect of Neo Sora’s film about Ryuichi Sakamoto, I only remembered what I did know of the Japanese composer. I knew that I had looped one of his most renowned songs, ‘Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence’,…
Perfect Days
Words by William Reynolds There’s a widespread opinion that Wim Wender’s best days are behind him. Following his 1980’s masterpieces, Paris, Texas (1984) and Wings of Desire (1987) the vast majority of his feature films (not including his documentaries) have received largely middling critical reviews and poor audience reception. However Perfect Days (2023), which premiered…
The Boy and the Heron
An emotionally charged and beautifully animated cold open sets the scene for a feature that is heavy with musings on death, grief, and life beyond.
The Peasants
The painted scenes are a stand-in for rich, intricate setting descriptions that bring the viewer’s attention to the importance of the landscape, both to the village and the overarching story.
Wish
Of course, there will be people who will view Wish as being too focused on Disney’s past, at the expense of maintaining a story of its own. However, despite being defined by homage, Wish is still a feel-good Disney fairy-tale, and it’s hard not to let yourself be swept up in the magic of it…
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