The Great Escaper (2023, dir. Oliver Parker)
An elderly war veteran escapes his care home to revisit the beaches of Normandy…
Monster (2023, dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda) – BFI London Film Festival
A mother demands answers when her young son begins acting strangely…
The Old Oak (dir. Ken Loach)
A publican (Turner) forms a close bond with a Syrian refugee (Mari)…
REVIEW: Love Life (2022, dir. Kôji Fukada)
Love Life is an understated family drama that occasionally struggles to completely hold the attention of the viewer with its overly gentle and light nature, but enough of the emotional beats leave a strong impression to convey a quietly powerful story of grief.
REVIEW: L’immensità (2022, dir. Emanuele Crialese)
L’immensità is an often playful and imaginative portrayal of adolescence, anchored by strong turns by Penélope Cruz and young lead Luana Giuliani, but an uneven structure leaves more to be desired.