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 …

War Horse | Review

War Horse is the latest family fare from Spielberg, the big-screen adaptation of the children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo. In essence, War Horse is the perfect vehicle for Spielberg, whose stories often deal with separation or the pursuit of a goal, the journey between, and of course the eventual reconciliation. Films such as Saving Private Ryan, Indiana Jones & …

J. Edgar | Review

From the trailer J. Edgar looks like an insightful journey through a tumultuous period in American history, with a narrative that winds its way through a patchwork of significant cultural events. Unfortunately, the film in its entirety, does not deliver. Instead Clint Eastwood’s latest movie is a plodding, confused biopic of the man who is responsible …

The Artist | Review

The end of 2011 has been kind to cinephiles. First, we were entertained by the magical and heart-warming tribute to Georges Méliès and cinematic history in Martin Scorsese’s wondrous 3D adventure, Hugo. For many, Scorsese reignited the love of the silent era and consequently, a wistful desire for the magic and storytelling techniques afforded by the rigorous constraints …