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REVIEW: The Place Beyond the Pines (2013) – 2nd Opinion
For the second time, Derek Cianfrance shows us his love of cinema’s loners and outcasts via the ultimate It kid of now, Ryan Gosling.
No & Oblivion – The Meaning of Reality
In the past week two very different films have premiered that offer completely different versions of the world we know. No, the latest feature from Pablo Larrain and Oblivion, the sophomore film from Joseph Kosinski (TRON: Legacy).
Adaptation Fixation: Charles Bukowski’s Women
Here’s a few pointers as to why this would be a success …
REVIEW: The Company You Keep (2013)
That 70’s kid, Robert Redford, is back with a new political thriller that seeks to educate the youth of today on just what it was really like for the adults of his generation. The anti-war…
The New Action Movie, Brought To You By Super Nintendo
What is clearly evident however is director Jon M. Chu hasn’t spliced this opening together with some clever editing as influenced by gangster films of the 70s. Rather, the inspiration is drawn from that old device that sat under the television during the 90s – the Super Nintendo.
REVIEW: Trance (2013)
Don’t miss it.
REVIEW: A Good Day to Die Hard
In reference to a fifth addition to the action franchise, the big question on everyone’s mind should be Why? For what reason or necessity is there a fourth sequel to a film released twenty-five years…
REVIEW: Warm Bodies (2013)
The zombie-fanatic crowd will love it; everyone else needn’t bother.
Amour & Side Effects: The end of life as they know it
The latest release from Michael Haneke, and a wave of relief considering the soul-crushing previous White Ribbon, concerns the final days of an elderly couple Georges and Anne (Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanualle Riva in fantastic form).If we’re talking finality then Side Effects plays alongside rather neatly. There are no old, wrinkly people to speak of (rather a more photogenic cast); this plays as more of an exercise in the finality of careers/social lives/freedom.
Can ‘The Canyons’ succeed?
The Canyons was meant to be an exercise in the future of filmmaking. An example to illustrate that yes, independent cinema has a new face and it is even more possible than before. In an…
REVIEW: The Last Stand (2013)
When viewing a certain kind of action film – one starring Arnold Schwarzeneggar – you make a decision on what lens you adopt to view the film through. As a critic, one generally views each…
Dredd: The Action Hero We Needed
2012 was the year of the superhero – there was nary a true action film to be found. The Avengers ruled the box-office, the first true ensemble superhero movie and it made a stupid $1b;…
FIVE STAR FILMS #31 – Beau Travail (Good Work) (1999)
I first saw this film when I was studying Film 101 at Newcastle University in 2004. I don’t remember a single thing the lecturer discussed with us afterwards but the film was stuck in my…
Sheer F*cking Armageddon: Different approaches to The End of the World
The apocalypse, as according to the lens of Hollywood, is something that doesn’t exist. Cannot exist. “This is America,” they all seem to shout, “you can’t tell us what to do!”
FIVE STAR FILMS #29: Clerks (1994)
“I’m not even supposed to be here today!”
In defence of Cosmopolis
A lot of critics bashed the film upon its release, unfortunately so.
REVIEW: The Master
A month ago I wrote an article that asked the question What is the best Paul Thomas Anderson film? and I left it open for The Master to possibly answer. And it took me two viewings to decide that, unfortunately, it isn’t. But, and this is important, it ranks a very close second.
Top 10 Songs That Should Be Films
There are hundreds upon thousands of great songs that are being ignored from film soundtracks because every war director only knows the Rollings Stones’ Gimmie Shelter and every rom com director has the Simon &…
REVIEW: End of Watch (2012)
End of Watch is the found footage cop movie. Brian Taylor is a beat cop who is taking a filmmaking class (which is mentioned in one line and then dropped immediately) and decides to document…
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FIVE STAR FILMS
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FIVE STAR FILMS #45: Roman Holiday (1953)
Roman Holiday certainly deserves its place in the canon of great classic films, and is an absolute treat to experience. Read more →
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FIVE STAR FILMS #44: The Leopard (1963) by Lee Zachariah
Exactly fifty years ago, The Leopard won the Palm D’or at the 1963 Cannes Film Festival, and this is why. Read more →
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FIVE STAR FILMS #43: Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
So now on to some reasons WHY Singin’ in The Rain (co-directed by greats Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen) is so beloved … Read more →
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FIVE STAR FILMS: Kern Saxton (director of Sushi Girl) – Apocalypse Now (1979)
Kern Saxton, the writer, producer, editor, director and star of 'Sushi Girl' sat down with Graffiti With Punctuation to share his pick for a Five Star Film. Read more →
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FIVE STAR FILMS: Thomas Keneally (Booker Prize Winning Author) Fargo (1996)
TK: "I think that 'Fargo' is a superb film." Read more →
Latest Features
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Alicia Malone’s Cannes Diary: Day 6
As my friend’s alarm clock signalled the start of another Cannes day, I tentatively opened my eyes, scared to feel the presence of a hangover. There was none, and I was relieved that I had enough sense to stop after a few glasses of champagne last night, which was flowing freely at the Weinstein party.
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Alicia Malone’s Cannes Diary: Day 5
It’s amazing how the weather can affect your mood. Walking out into the sun this morning, seeing the rain cleaned streets sparkle in the sun, I almost wanted to kick up my heels, pull out some jazz hands and possibly break into song. If only I could sing.
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Alicia Malone’s Cannes Diary: Day 4
After yet another pain au chocolat for breakfast, I walked through some relentless rain, cursing my giant umbrella. Here in Cannes, the smartest guys are the umbrella sellers posted on every corner.
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Alicia Malone’s Cannes Diary: Day 2
Waking with a start, my tired eyes struggled to focus. Wait, where am I? I asked myself, and… am I late for something?
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Alicia Malone’s Cannes Diary: Day 1
Given all the traveling I do, you’d think I’d be good at it. This month, by the time I get back to LA after Cannes, I will have sat in a plane seat for about