From the moment the incredible pounding bass line of The Immigrant Song pumps through the speakers, accompanied by perhaps the greatest opening title sequence in cinema history, you know that this film is going to be one hell of a ride. For those of you familiar with the original novel from Stieg Larsson, you’ll know that the …
Month: November 2016
Hugo | Review
Leaving behind the Mean Streets and ruthless criminal underworld of America, Martin Scorsese brings us Hugo, a purely family entertainment film that on the surface seems a massive departure for Scorsese, but in reality is possibly one of his most fitting cinematic vehicles. From one of his first short films The Big Shave, Scorsese is famed for his …
Another Earth | Review
In a masterful and emotional debut, Mike Cahill adds a twist to the familiar tale of redemption and remorse. Whilst many films ask ‘what if’, very few provide the hope of an answer, Another Earth does just that. The film combines substance, with high-concept that exceeds the bounds of similar stories in a way that …