FILM “CIRCLES” (Krugovi) – The Srđan Aleksić Story Cast: Aleksandar Bercek, Leon Lucev, Nebojsa Glogovac, Hristina Popovic, Nikola Rakocevic, Vuk Kostic Director: Srdan Golubovic “Circles” (Krugovi) delves deep to investigate the ripple effects of a single incident and the repercussions that a single moment can have much further down the years and how it canContinue reading “FILM “CIRCLES” (Krugovi) – The Srđan Aleksić Story- Hope in the face of Chaos….”
Category Archives: Drama
FILM: “MONSIEUR LAZHAR” – THE PROCESS OF HEALING
“Monsieur Lazhar”, directed by Philippe Falardeau, is a simple and understated Canadian – French drama, which quietly addresses and confronts the often difficult subject of grief and sudden loss. Set in Montreal, Quebec, the film opens like a myriad of other films about school life, full of zest and optimism; this is until a student,Continue reading “FILM: “MONSIEUR LAZHAR” – THE PROCESS OF HEALING”
FILM: “The Queen of Versailles” – Documentary
“The Queen of Versailles” directed by Lauren Greenfield, is the new acclaimed documentary about the harsh new economic times that are engulfing the world. It follows the lives of the billionaire businessman, David A Siegel (Owner of Westgate Resorts) and his wife, Jackie and their family as they ambitiously attempt to build one of theContinue reading “FILM: “The Queen of Versailles” – Documentary”
FILM: “Before Midnight” Vienna, Paris….Greece…………..
“Before Midnight”, was the long awaited final piece to the engaging and captivating trilogy directed by Richard Linklater.The film is set in yet another far flung and exotic location, namely Greece. The storyline picked up nine years later (After “Before Sunset”) in Greece with Jesse (Hawke) and Celine (Delpy) who now have twin children. OverContinue reading “FILM: “Before Midnight” Vienna, Paris….Greece…………..”
Calibre (2018) – A Thriller and True Test of Friendship and Loyalty
Calibre is a British Independent gem directed by Matt Palmer. The film starts off as a simple bonding holiday between two long time friends and ends up as a gripping thriller where the sense of isolation becomes overwhelming as edge of the seat twists and turns come thick and fast which leave the two mainContinue reading “Calibre (2018) – A Thriller and True Test of Friendship and Loyalty”
Film Review – ‘Night On Earth’
Night on earth is a classic cult comedy / drama where the small dramas of everyday life make for great film making and viewing. The film was directed the acclaimed auteur, Jim Jarmusch. The beauty of this film is that it is set across the world on one night and is five separate stories involvingContinue reading “Film Review – ‘Night On Earth’”
Littlerock – Lost in Translation (And Love) in Reverse……
Directed by Mike Ott, “Littlerock” tells of cross cultural confusion, isolation and how simply someone can quickly come into your life and just as fast disappear yet leave a huge impact. The simple story tells of (Rintaro Sawamoto) and Atsuko (Atsuko Okatsuka), a brother and sister combination traveling across the United States and end up inContinue reading “Littlerock – Lost in Translation (And Love) in Reverse……”
We Need To Talk About Kevin (2011) – “Nature versus Nurture”
One of the most talked about films of the past two decades, “We Need to Talk About Kevin” has finally been released to great acclaim and buzz around the world. Based on the hit book by Lionel Shriver, the film features one mother’s torment and guilt when her son commits an awful crime beyond the boundariesContinue reading “We Need To Talk About Kevin (2011) – “Nature versus Nurture””
‘Les Misérables’ (2019) – Tension in the Banlieues
‘Les Misérables’ is a 2019 documentary like urban contemporary drama set in the heart of the beating pulse of Paris. The film was directed by Ladj Ly and is a searing observation of racism, class and social division. The story is based on a real life incident and is set after the 2018 World CupContinue reading “‘Les Misérables’ (2019) – Tension in the Banlieues”
The Films of Terrence Malick ….
Terrence Malick is a cinematic genius and here are some of his most famous films from the last few decade. His latest film is the World War 2 film, “A Hidden Life” which tells the true story of Franz Jägerstätter, a conscientious objector, refuses to fight for the Nazis in World War II. The film hasContinue reading “The Films of Terrence Malick ….”
MUST WATCH FILMS 