I’ve always felt that Richard Lester’s reputation as a director is a little unearned. I have a serious hatred of all things Beatles, but I do reluctantly admit that A Hard Day's Night is a bit of a classic. He is best remembered for his '60s work, but if you watch The Knack ...and How … Continue reading Blu-Ray Review – How I Won The War →

Badlands was Terrence Malick’s debut film—a movie that came out of nowhere and made a massive impact on audiences and the film industry. It had some negative reviews at the time, but for the most part it was an instant critical and cult favourite. That can be put down to the fact that it’s simply … Continue reading “Sometimes I wished I could fall asleep and be taken off to some magical land” – Badlands Review →

The Woman in the Window is an early noir from one of the masters of the genre, Fritz Lang. He made many proto-noirs in both Germany and the US, but it's not till roughly the release of The Maltese Falcon in 1941 that film noir could really be considered a genre unto itself. This film came … Continue reading Blu-Ray Review – The Woman in the Window →

Of the three John Wick films, Chapter 3 has the best action, the best humour, and the most profound character moments. Yet I'm hesitant to say it's the best in the series (perhaps just because it's the only one with a stupid subtitle). As these films improve in their action and spectacle they lose their … Continue reading Film Review – John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum →