I will never forget the first time I watched Dogtooth. This feature – earning Lanthimos deserved recognition at both Cannes and the Academy Awards – is hardly casual watching, arguably elevating itself into the realm of taboo. Yet, the onslaught of provocative imagery, bone-dry dialogue and a viciously satirical attitude seared it upon my conscience instantaneously. […]
Colin Farrell
Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
I am not afraid to admit that my first ever midnight premiere, and my latest midnight premiere, have been for Harry Potter films. Ever as excited as I was in July 2011 to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, I sat down to Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them with eagerness and intrigue, at […]
Cut and paste: The women of True Detective
The first season of True Detective was arguably the finest moment of television in 2014. Its nods to surrealism, Lynch and Twin Peaks easily made it a unique addition to the tired ‘detective’ show. Moreover, its A-list acting talent further solidified the role of television as a medium potentially equal to feature films. However, despite […]