BERLINALE 2020 - Always Amber
Always Amber solidifies itself not only as a thoroughly captivating feature but a film that acts as a haven and refuge for those who are not comfortable as they are at this point in their lives, ultimately giving hope to those who need it the most.
The Platform
The Platform is a thoroughly entertaining and well-made genre piece
Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
There is nothing in Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution that demands attention or deserves audience’s time
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme: Organ (Ano Hi No Orugan)
Emiko Hiramatsu's Ano Hi No Orugan (Organ) is a delightfully crafted and delicately produced drama
BERLINALE 2020 - Irmã (Sisters in the End of the World)
Irmã (Sisters in the End of the World) is a thematically ambivalent and enigmatic drama with an intensely claustrophobic narrative and wonderfully rich performances
Mr. Jones
Mr. Jones would be far more inclined to have been an eight or ten-part series to dig far deep in the political and societal landscape of this harrowing moment in history
BERLINALE 2020 - Berlin Alexanderplatz
Berlin Alexanderplatz is an underwhelming piece that hides its timely thematic landscape beneath a thick layer of tedium
BERLINALE 2020 - A Common Crime (Un crimen común)
There is a tremendous amount of thematic power incorporated into this picture in subtle nuances that grow and smoulder with a profound conversation on societal pressures
Military Wives
With a decent enough combination of strong performances and a crowd-pleasing story, the plain and simple Military Wives falls into the category of being just about fine
James Vs His Future Self
James vs His Future Self holds a significant focus on character rather than spectacle which is something to certainly admire
Bloodshot
There is not a single inch of passion or creativity on display here, or any remarkable craftsmanship from the get-go
IFFR 2020 - Eden
Over an excessively long runtime of 153 minutes, Eden never picks up steam or shocks the viewer. All one is left with after watching is a rather vapid sense of lifelessness
Spenser Confidential
Peter Berg’s brand of cinematic escapism is eminently accessible to anyone willing to embrace the stylized campiness Spenser Confidential shamelessly celebrates
SXSW 2020 - We Don't Deserve Dogs
We Don't Deserve Dogs is an engaging and heartfelt documentary
VIVARIUM
Vivarium is a feature that evokes a sense of poor direction and lack of narrative style
Little Joe
Put simply, Little Joe is a festival of shallow pretentious pomposity
Better Call Saul - S5E2: 50%`Off
50% Off sees multiple character arcs cohesively brought together in a tightly packed episode
Shooting the Mafia
Shooting the Mafia is another outstanding venture from the veteran documentarian Kim Longinotto that demands to be seen
Better Call Saul - S5E1: Magic Man
What makes Better Call Saul such compelling television is that the consequential journey is more arresting than the eventual checkmate
Misbehaviour
Misbehaviour is a charming recreation of 1970s Britain that really captures some of the rebellious spirit of the feminist movement