The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant (1972) film review - a tale of desire and despair
An analysis of Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s ‘The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant’, a visually extravagant melodrama which reveals how intimacy devolves into a battle for control and power.
Top 10 Films of 2024 - the best of the year
Horror, heartbreak, and humanity: these are the 10 films that defined 2024 as a groundbreaking year in cinema.
Nostalghia (1983) film review - Tarkovsky Explained
An in depth analysis of ‘Nostalghia’, a haunting cinematic masterpiece from Tarkovsky that delves into the depths of human longing, leaving an indelible emotional imprint on its viewer.
The Piano Teacher (2001) film review - an analysis of Haneke’s most disturbing film
An analysis of ‘The Piano Teacher’, an erotic psychological drama which delves deep into the provocative psychosexual relationship between a teacher and her pupil.
Come and See (1985) film review - the most important war film of all time?
Dubbed by many to be the best and most important war film of all time, Klimov’s ‘Come and See’ is based on his own experiences fighting as a Partisan in a German-occupied Belarus.
Mother (2009) film review - similarities to ‘Parasite’
A decade before ‘Parasite,’ director Bong Joon-ho produced the shocking thriller ‘Mother.’ And the two films share a lot of similarities.
Suicide Club (2001) film review - a gruesome satire of pop culture
Opening with the shocking mass suicide of 54 schoolgirls, ‘Suicide Club’ follows police as they struggle to uncover the cause behind a wave of suicides occurring throughout Japan.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) film review - feminism, art, and greek mythology
Set in France in the late 1700s, ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ follows Marianne, a painter hired to produce the portrait of a young woman who is to be married off to a Milanese nobleman.
The 10 best genuinely scary horror films
For fans of horror who aren’t easily scared, these are 10 underrated gems that will keep you awake at night.
Raw (2016) film review - a masterpiece in body horror
‘Raw’ is a French horror that follows lifelong vegetarian Justine as she engages in the unusual initiation rituals of a veterinary school.
Mommy (2014) film review - a work of art with a poignant message
As heartbreaking as it is uplifting, ‘Mommy’ explores the rocky relationship between a single Mother and her outspoken, violent son.