Fatherhood Under Siege: Sacrifice and Systemic Failure in My Father’s Shadow

Contains spoilers Akinola Davies Jr.’s My Father’s Shadow stands as one of the most commanding directorial debuts in recent memory. While the film only follows two children spending a rare day with their absent father in Lagos, it gradually presents a much deeper, more soul-stirring exploration of Nigerian parenthood. What begins as a simple family […]

Blood and Cinema: Memory in The Secret Agent

This article contains spoilers The Secret Agent takes place in Brazil 1977, as the movie says: “A time of great mischief,” and our main character Armando (going under the assumed name Marcello) is caught up in this mischief. At its core, The Secret Agent is a film about memory, how authoritarianism and corruption attempt to […]

Mickey17 Deserves to be Discussed More: Here’s Why (spoiler-free)

At this time of year, there’s often a look back at the strongest films of the year, and discussions around awards always begin, too. While the debated tokenism of awards can be left by the wayside for now, one of the absences I’ve noticed from this year’s top film discussions isn’t an indie darling – […]

The Moment Review: The Vulnerable Side of a Party Girl ★★★.5

It’s the summer of 2024 and Charli XCX launches brat — arguably one of the most iconic pop albums in recent years. Its impact hasn’t faded; if anything, it’s grown louder, sharper, and more culturally embedded. I remember spotting the neon green brat posters plastered across the Tube and wondering what on earth it was. […]

Crime 101 Review: A Stylish Thriller That Overstays Its Welcome-★★★.5

A crime movie with Thor, Hulk, Storm, and The Joker? Sign me up. Crime 101 is a gritty crime film, set within a high-society world of polished, a professional thief, the fact that diamonds are the main target is clever too, because they can’t be traced, so you immediately know this character understands exactly what […]

Predicting the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards

The next awards body to announce their 2026 winners is BAFTA, whose winners often give us a decent indication of who is going to take home the Oscar. This is particularly true in the acting categories, with BAFTA having identical winners in all 4 categories both last year and the year before. Even though their […]

Half-Seen Life: A Review of Edward Yang’s “Yi Yi”

With the re-release of Edward Yang’s “Yi Yi” in 4k, I wanted to revisit the film. I say with confidence that it is one of the greatest films ever made. It has never left my four favourites. Every time I watch it, I find something new in it. I look at myself, the world, and […]

High Potential Season 2: Mid-season Review

If you’ve ever thought “Wow, I wish Law and Order was just a little bit more like Scooby Doo” then buddy, do I have the show for you! Having been in a bit of a TV rut since Christmas, I bit the bullet and resubscribed to Disney+, thinking I could at least throw on The […]

Wuthering Heights Review- A feast for the Eyes but Not the Soul ★.5

I had been eagerly anticipating Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights from the moment it was announced. As a devoted admirer of her previous films, Saltburn (2023) and Promising Young Woman (2020), and a long-time lover of Emily Brontë’s novel, the pairing felt like a match made in heaven. Fennell’s sharp, provocative storytelling combined with […]

Reviewing two BAFTA Nominated Short Films- MAGID / ZAFAR and Nostalgie

Magid/ Zafar dir. Luís Hindman Cloaked in a persistent green hue, Magid / Zafar drops the audience into the heat and pressure of a busy Pakistani takeaway, where tension simmers beneath the clatter of orders and the relentless pace of service. The film thrives on its bustling atmosphere, using fast-paced editing that demands your full […]