Still Life is, quite simply, a stunning movie. Every minute of it warmed the cockles of my heart. The melancholic premise is gentle where other films would manipulate, quiet where music would bombard and organic where SFXÂ usually dominates. A film about loneliness and a longing for human connection is a concept that sounds boring and …
Generally speaking, the horror genre doesn’t see too many big-screen outings these days. The usual low-budgets associated with these films are obviously big factors when it comes to distribution and marketing, but the sad truth is that this is a genre that is arguably seen as a “quick and easy” win by studios and producers. …
“I love you all!” As the credits come down on a teary eyed Michael Fassbender, bellowing a heartfelt chorus for his fellow band-members, it’s impossible not to feel at least a little touched. Frank is a film that is undeniably charming, even if it is trying a little too hard to be so. Like a …
As far as monster movies go, there is one that everybody knows. That movie, of course, is King Kong. Featuring then-ground-breaking stop-motion animation and a unique love story between a giant ape and a blonde woman, it conquered cinemas at the time, and frightened and fascinated moviegoers everywhere. Yes, the heavily CGI-exposed audiences of modern …
Almost 50 years ago, Roman Polanski’s film Rosemary’s Baby hit the screens. This artful and engrossing suspense drama instantly won over critics and audiences alike. Today, it seems worth revisiting what made this classic one to remember. Based on Ira Levin’s novel, the narrative revolves around a young couple, Rosemary (Mia Farrow) and Guy Woodhouse …
When you see a comedy with a title like Sex Tape, you would be forgiven for assuming that you’re about to watch a comedy that will be somewhat funny and maybe even raunchy. Alas, Sex Tape neither amuses nor titillates, making the whole thing quite a limp experience indeed. You’d probably have a much better …
Many were understandably apprehensive when a Planet of the Apes reboot was announced. The 1968 science fiction film, based on Pierre Boulle’s 1963 French novel La Planète des singes, spawned a franchise that went on to two television series, comic books, novels and six films. It certainly didn’t help that the sixth film was Tim …
Bummed that you didn’t get to come along and get your first glimpse of Rocket and those four other guys? Don’t worry, The Reel Word has you covered. Marvel’s biggest gamble to date is looking damn fine indeed. Lucky fans around the world were treated to a special 17-minute IMAX preview of Marvel Studios’ upcoming …
One day you’re in a car park, talking on the phone as you load your groceries into the car with your free hand. All your insecurities, rage and fears are a mile away as you look down at your son for the last time, right before life as you know it vanishes in the blink …
A cute child and an adorable dog: a perfect combination to have audiences collectively going, “Awwwh.” A French film adaptation of the popular 1965 TV series, which itself was adapted from Cécile Aubry’s much loved 1965 novel, Belle and Sebastian certainly aims to give you those warm fuzzy feelings and to tug at those heartstrings, and while it’s …
