The third in TFR’s coverage of VMDIFF, with reviews by Cathal Eustace and Katie McKenna. Limbo Review by Katie McKenna The pantheon of British black comedies is filled with some of the all-time greats of the genre; Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, 1987) and Trainspotting (Danny Boyle, 1996) immediately coming to mind. I have noContinue reading “VMDIFF 2021 (3/4)”
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VDMIFF 2021 (2/4)
The second in TFR’s coverage of VMDIFF, with reviews by Cathal Eustace and Katie McKenna. To All My Darlings Review by Katie McKenna With the likes of Normal People (Lenny Abrahamson, Hettie MacDonald), Wolfwalkers (Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart, 2020) and the upcoming Conversations With Friends, it seems like we are in the midst of anContinue reading “VDMIFF 2021 (2/4)”
VMDIFF 2021
The first in TFR’s coverage of VMDIFF, with reviews by Cathal Eustace and Katie McKenna. Attending a film festival online was uncannily comfortable. Spanning nearly two weeks and beginning on the 3rd of March, myself and Katie McKenna were at liberty to enjoy and critique some of the most interesting films that VMDIFF had toContinue reading “VMDIFF 2021”
Tom and Jerry: The Movie
Review by John Dugan Throughout the past decade or so, live action adaptations of classic cartoons and animated media have become a staple of blockbuster cinema. As a fan of animation, I cannot say these adaptations were something I felt effectively captured the charm of the works they were based on. Unfortunately, Tom and Jerry:Continue reading “Tom and Jerry: The Movie”
Operation Varsity Blues
Review by Katie Lynch The 2021 documentary, Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (Chris Smith) is an account of the scam headed by William Rick Singer which bought places at Ivy League colleges for wealthy students. Known as the “side door”, Singer’s method was to doctor and bolster evidence of participation in niche sportsContinue reading “Operation Varsity Blues”
The Mauritanian
Review by Cat Earley In a climate of increasing political tension and particularly aggressive surges of nationalism, the decision to adapt the story of a man who spent 14 years imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay is a commendable one. From the very beginning, Kevin Macdonald’s The Mauritanian (2021) is faced with the impossible task of providingContinue reading “The Mauritanian”
The One
Review by John Dugan The premise of The One is rather simple: a matchmaking service that can genetically determine your perfect mate with a DNA sample from a single strand of hair. This idyllic sounding premise however, results in a show focused on anything but. In its first 8-episode season airing on Netflix, based onContinue reading “The One”
Yes Day
Review by James Mahon After describing the plot of Yes Day (Miguel Arteta) to a friend of mine he proclaimed, “That sounds terrible”. Caution is always advised when giving weight to a judgment based on a loose plot description. In this case, however, my friend had captured my thoughts exactly after I watched the whirlwindContinue reading “Yes Day”
Wandavision
Review by Katie McKenna One of last year’s (many) oddities was its lack of Marvel films. While most blockbusters were postponed, no absence was felt quite as much as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The pause of Marvel’s clockwork-like release schedule added to the chaos of an already turbulent year. So, when the trailer forContinue reading “Wandavision”
Black Bear
Review by Sophie Brennan Black Bear (Lawrence Michael Levine, 2020) takes part in two parallel acts connected by the reoccurring establishing shot of Allison (Aubrey Plaza) arising from a balcony in a red swimsuit. The phenomenon of the ‘red dress effect’ in film also has two effects. The first effect may heighten the sexual attractivenessContinue reading “Black Bear”
